Christopher Nganga
Renton
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
DSHS Dept Of Social And Health Services
05.2023 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Nursing Assistant CNA
Share And Care Staffing Agency
09.2022 - 04.2023
Caregiver
Village Concept Of Fairwood, Renton
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Nursing Assistant
Sana Klinikum Berlin Lichtenberg
08.2015 - 07.2021
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
Nairobi, Kenya02.2005
High School Diploma -
St. Michael Secondary School
Kenya11.2002
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Recording vital signs
- Infection Control
- Mobility Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Electronic Charting
- Healthcare ethics
- Client documentation
- Computer literate
- Supply Restocking
- Continuing education
- Time Management
- Vital signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Responding to emergencies
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient Safety Management
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Family Communication
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Biohazard Disposal
- Patient Care and Safety
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
DSHS Dept Of Social And Health Services
05.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant CNA
Share And Care Staffing Agency
09.2022 - 04.2023
Caregiver
Village Concept Of Fairwood, Renton
12.2021 - 09.2022
Nursing Assistant
Sana Klinikum Berlin Lichtenberg
08.2015 - 07.2021
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
High School Diploma -
St. Michael Secondary School
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