CHRISTINE OTIENO
Eagan,MN
Summary
A certified CNA with over 6 years of working experience in the Long Term Care, Assisted Living and Memory care. I am very passionate, empathetic with good communication skills. I am very concerned about person centered care and I achieve this by creating personal relationships with the residents I care for, knowing a little bit about their past, the things they love, and what matters to them most. On a personal note, I am a team player and the happiness of the people I care for is my priority.
Diligent Desired Position with background in providing compassionate patient care and assistance with daily activities. Successfully supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional communication and patient management skills, ensuring comfort and well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Presbyterian Homes and Service
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely medical interventions.
- Assisted with daily living activities, fostering independence and promoting quality of life for residents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans based on patient needs.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols to ensure compliance.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, ensuring continuity of care.
- Participated in facility-wide initiatives aimed at improving patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
CNA
RAHKIMA GRACE HOME
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Perform ADLS (activities of daily living) such as showers, feeding assist, laundries, changes, denture care etc
- Assist with medication pass
- Medication Reminders
- Colostomy change
- Transfer assist
- Hoyer and easy stand assist
- Administer Insulin
- Blood sugar checks
- Vital checks
ASCENDO AGENCY
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs); Showers, Laundries, Toileting assist, Gait belt transfer, ambulating assist, standby showers.
- Medication administration
- Monitoring of inputs and outputs
- Nutrition intakes
- Documentation using point of care
- Blood sugar checks
- Administer insulin
HEATHERS MANOR ASSISTED LIVING
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Activities of daily living(ADLs) showers, laundry, Escorts to and from the dining meals
- Documentation using point of care
- Vital checks
- Medication reminders
- Gait belt transfer and EZ STANDS
- Ambulating and doing range of motion
ELY CARE CENTRE
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Activities of daily living(ADLs): Ensuring the beds are well made, showers, feeding assist
- Monitoring vitals checks
- Documentation of inputs and outputs
- Giving cares as per the careplan
NORTHRIDGE ASSISTED LIVING
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Activities of daily living (ADLs) giving showers, feeding assist, monitoring their vitals
- Administer medication
- Document outputs and report any changes observed to the nurses
- Escort to and from the dining during meal times
- Focus on patients timings at their point of need
Education
High School Diploma -
Koru Girls High-school
KenyaSkills
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Health monitoring
- Cultural sensitivity
- Toileting assistance
- Infection control practices
- Lifting and transferring
- Medication assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Reliable team player
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- End-of-life care
- Valid state driver's license
- Healthcare ethics
- Adaptable
- Maintaining privacy
- Inpatient care
- Responding to emergencies
- Documenting behaviors
- Companionship and emotional support
- Ambulation assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Mobility assistance
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
- Patient lifting
- Compassionate
- Activity planning
- Care plan implementation
- Observing responses
- Condition monitoring
- Medical records management
- Feeding assistance expert
Timeline
CNA
Presbyterian Homes and Service
04.2023 - Current
CNA
RAHKIMA GRACE HOME
12.2022 - 03.2023
ASCENDO AGENCY
09.2022 - 02.2023
HEATHERS MANOR ASSISTED LIVING
11.2021 - 12.2022
ELY CARE CENTRE
09.2021 - 12.2021
NORTHRIDGE ASSISTED LIVING
01.2019 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Koru Girls High-school