David Kiiru
Keystone Assisted Living ( Community Psychiatric)
Tacoma,WA
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Ambitious, efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and facilities administrative functions. Strong skills combined with ability to evaluate and advocate for patient needs. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of tasks and duties . Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Nurse informed of changes.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding different patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Participated in fun activities, including Music, exercises, walking and Games with patients each boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Mental Health
7 Years 11 Months- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Ensured that clients and families were treated with respect and dignity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Certified Nursing Assistance
High School Diploma
Skills
Documenting behaviors
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Recording vital signs
Observing responses
Companionship and emotional support
Compassionate caregiver
Trustworthy companion
Efficient and reliable team player
Supporting personal needs
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) (Washington)
- CPR FIRST AID
- Dementia Specialty training
- Mental Health Specialty trainng
- Nurse Delegation Diabetes
- Nurse Delegation Core
- Food Handler
Timeline
Mental Health
Keystone Assisted Living ( Community Psychiatric)
11.2018 - CurrentRead More
Karuri High School
High School Diploma
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Covenant C N A College
from Certified Nursing Assistance
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Chattahoochee Technical College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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