Devotha Tarimo
Bellevue,WA
Summary
Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Cottages of Renton
Renton, WA
04.2024 - Current
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
CNA
Washington Care Center
Bellevue, WA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jangwani High School
Tanzania11-1979
Skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient care
- Time management
- Bathing assistance
- Health monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Problem-solving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Feeding assistance
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Toileting assistance
Timeline
CNA
Cottages of Renton
04.2024 - Current
CNA
Washington Care Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Jangwani High School
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