Brian Muhia
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Transitional Care Center
Seattle, WA
02.2023 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cornerstone Staffing Agency
University Place, WA
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Actriv Healthcare
Tacoma, WA
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Uasin Gishu High School
Eldoret KENYA11-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance
Procare Academy
Lakewood, WASkills
- Care Plan Implementation
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient Relations
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient Lifting
- Monitoring Fluids
- Direct Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Transporting Patients
- Electronic Charting
- Indirect Patient Care
- Infection Control Procedures
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Documentation Expert
- Responding to Emergencies
- Valid [State] Driver's License
- Activity Coordination
Certification
- Nurse assistance certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Transitional Care Center
02.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cornerstone Staffing Agency
07.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Actriv Healthcare
07.2021 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Uasin Gishu High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance
Procare Academy
- Nurse assistance certification
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