Dennis Kiruma
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with invaluable experience in my various work stations in Long-term Care and Mental and Behavioral Facilities in Washington. Skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Passion and ability to enhance patient independence through effective communication. Keen in ensuring client safety by strict adherence to infection control protocols. Committed to delivering collaborative, patient-focused care while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Nursing Assistant
SYNERGY HomeCare
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, promoting safety and hygiene standards.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families, providing emotional support and education on care plans.
- 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.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Direct Support Professional
Valley Supported Living
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Implemented individualized support plans to enhance client well-being and independence.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes in behavior and health status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Recovery Specialist
RX Health Care
01.2025 - Current
- Provided support in mental and behavioral health patients' recovery needs.
- Monitored patient compliance with recovery protocols.
- Documented patient interactions and daily progress during recovery.
- Assisted patients in adherence to Activities of Daily Living.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
Nursing Assistant
Macadam Court Adult Family Home
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, promoting safety and hygiene standards.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families, providing emotional support and education on care plans.
- 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.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Excel Health Careers
DesMoines, WA02.2024
High School Diploma - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Nyeri High School
Nyeri, Kenya11.1997
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient relationship building
- Mobility assistance
- Catheter care
- Light housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- HIPAA
- Computer literate
Certification
- Nursing Assistant Certified, NAC (CNA)
- CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Valley Supported Living
10.2025 - Current
Recovery Specialist
RX Health Care
01.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Macadam Court Adult Family Home
06.2024 - 01.2025
Nursing Assistant
SYNERGY HomeCare
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Excel Health Careers
High School Diploma - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Nyeri High School