Nursing Assistant Certified | Patient Care Assistant
Kent,WA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant and hospital-based Patient Care Assistant with experience supporting patients in acute-care and skilled-nursing settings. Skilled in activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and transfer assistance, fall prevention, infection control, and prompt reporting of changes in patient condition. Licensed in phlebotomy and accepted into an Associate Degree in Nursing program beginning Fall 2026. Known for dependable night-shift performance, calm communication, and patient-centered care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Valley Medical Center
Renton, WA
2025.10 - Current
Provide direct patient care during night shifts, including hygiene, toileting, repositioning, feeding, comfort measures, and other activities of daily living.
Obtain and document vital signs, observe patient status, and promptly report abnormal findings or changes to the registered nurse.
Assist with safe ambulation, transfers, and use of mobility equipment while following fall-prevention and patient-handling procedures.
Support nurses and the interdisciplinary team with specimen collection, room preparation, intake and output tracking, and timely response to patient needs.
Maintain infection-control standards, patient privacy, clean care environments, and respectful communication with patients and families.
Nursing Assistant
Renton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Renton, WA
2024.06 - 2025.10
Delivered hands-on care to residents with diverse mobility, cognitive, and personal-care needs while preserving dignity and independence.
Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, and other observations for nursing review.
Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, continence care, meals, transfers, ambulation, and repositioning.
Communicated changes in condition and safety concerns to licensed nursing staff and collaborated with families and the care team.
Maintained clean patient areas, changed linens, and followed infection-prevention and resident-safety procedures.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Seattle Central College
Nursing Assistant Training Program - undefined
Blossom Nursing Academy
01.2024
LLB - English Private Law
University of Bamenda
Bamenda, Cameroon
10.2017 - 06.2020
Skills
Activities of Daily Living
Vital Signs & Observation
Mobility & Transfers
Patient Safety
Infection Prevention
Specimen Collection
Team Communication
Time Management
Epic Documentation
Certification
Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC), Washington State
Phlebotomy Technician License, Washington State, 2026-01-01
Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
Clinical Focus, Acute care, skilled nursing, and patient safety