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CHARITY A. WILKINS

CHARITY A. WILKINS

LYNNWOOD,WA

Summary

Compassionate and patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistant With 16 years of experience in hospice care. Extensive knowledge of geriatric needs and a demonstrated ability to manage high workloads in dynamic environments. Skilled in assisting patients With personal grooming, meal preparation, medication administration, and vital sign collection. Strong belief in the importance of companionship and support in patient care, With advanced expertise in Alzheimer's and dementia care. Seeking a position in a clinical setting where communication, organizational, and prioritization skills can be utilized to provide exceptional care to elderly and disabled patients. With a collaborative mindset all while working under pressure.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant AC3

Fircrest Rehabilitation center
02.2014 - Current
  • Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Monitored fluid outputs, documented results and collected specimens for testing.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Providence Regional Medical Centre
10.2015 - Current
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Observed patient responses and input updates into the computer system.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing.
  • Monitored fluid outputs, documented results and collected specimens for testing.
  • Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
  • Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sunrise Community Services
01.2010 - 10.2015
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Provail
03.2010 - 06.2013
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
  • Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing.
  • Supported needs of 6+ residents under long-term care.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Smithright
04.2010 - 02.2013
  • Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
  • Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
  • Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
  • Helped patients move in and out of bed.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
  • Helped residents program goals and increase their independence.

Education

High School Diploma -

Army Children High School
LAGOS

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Reliable team player

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays.
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills.
  • Baking
  • Reading
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail.
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Music
  • Gym Workouts
  • Dancing
  • Blogging/Vlogging
  • Food Tourism
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact.
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community.
  • Cooking
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes.
  • Fashion and Style
  • Swimming

References

ADEBIMPE SOFOWORA: MANG: 425 876 3017


HAREGEWOIN LINGERAW: LPN: 206 354 4599


AYELECH DUBALE: RN: 206 434 7306



Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Providence Regional Medical Centre
10.2015 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant AC3

Fircrest Rehabilitation center
02.2014 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Smithright
04.2010 - 02.2013

Certified Nursing Assistant

Provail
03.2010 - 06.2013

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sunrise Community Services
01.2010 - 10.2015

High School Diploma -

Army Children High School

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