Della Odongo
Summary
I am a patient-focused Certified Nurse Aide with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care to residents. I am skilled in monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily living activities. I have a proven ability to offer emotional support to patients and their families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse Aide
Pioneer Nursing Home
01.2026 - Current
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted patients' socialization, self-care, and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patients.
- Assisted in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Volunteer
Life Church
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in organizing community events to promote engagement and awareness.
- Engaged with community members to foster relationships and build partnerships.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a welcoming environment during church functions.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted in organizing weekly services, ensuring smooth execution of all logistical details.
Tutor
- Facilitated peer learning sessions to enhance understanding of complex subjects.
- Developed personalized study plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Assisted students in mastering academic concepts through targeted instructional strategies.
- Communicated effectively with peers to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated group study activities to promote collaborative learning experiences.
- Helped fellow students prepare for quizzes and examinations.
Student Librarian
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Maintained organization of library materials, ensuring efficient retrieval and inventory management.
- Conducted research assistance for students and faculty, improving resource utilization and academic support.
- Trained new student assistants on library systems and customer service protocols, fostering teamwork and efficiency.
- Organized workshops on information literacy skills, empowering users to navigate research effectively.
- Collaborated with fellow student librarians to develop effective strategies for managing daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and inviting atmosphere within the library by performing routine cleaning tasks such as dusting shelves or tidying workspaces when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of patron transactions, ensuring timely returns and proper handling of overdue materials.
Education
Precious Blood Riruta
12-2023
No Degree - Associates of General Studies
Trinidad State College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Otero College
08.2025 - Current
Certificate - Nurse Aid
Voyager Nurse Aid Program
10.2025 - 01.2026
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Organization and preparation
- Mobility support
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient-focused care
- Vitals tracking
- Ambulation assistance
- Reliable team player
- Confidentiality
Languages
2,5,5
Languages
English
Swahili
French
Timeline
Nurse Aide
Pioneer Nursing Home
01.2026 - Current
Certificate - Nurse Aid
Voyager Nurse Aid Program
10.2025 - 01.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Otero College
08.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Life Church
06.2024 - 08.2024
Student Librarian
02.2021 - 12.2023
Precious Blood Riruta
No Degree - Associates of General Studies
Trinidad State College