Edna Kukwa
Bowie,MD
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CSW
Emerge Inc
Rumsey Rd Columbia Maryland
02.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Direct Support Professional
Frontline Community Services
Manor Virginia Rd Beltsville MD
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
- Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring safety of clients and staff.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyles through nutritional planning and physical activities, improving clients' overall well-being.
- Facilitated community integration for clients, enriching their social networks and life experiences.
- Enhanced communication skills of non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Health Care
Gaithersburg, MD
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Companion Caregiver
HOPE FOUND INC
Kensington, MD
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by offering companionship and emotional support during challenging times.
- Assisted seniors in their daily activities and provided companionship during regular visits to elderly care facilities.
- Provided emotional support for residents during difficult times, offering companionship and a listening ear when needed.
- Enhanced overall patient experience by providing companionship and emotional support, making residents feel valued and respected within the nursing home community.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.
- Offered companionship to patients by actively listening to their stories and participating in shared interests or hobbies.
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being by building rapport, providing companionship, and actively listening to their concerns.
- Provided essential companionship to clients, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
- Provided companionship during meal times ensuring adequate nutrition intake.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by actively engaging them in conversations and providing companionship during times of distress or anxiety.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly in community homes.
- Supported patients'' well-being by engaging in conversation and offering companionship during their hospital stay.
- Fostered a supportive environment for clients by listening to their concerns, providing companionship, and engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Assisted elderly residents in maintaining their independence by providing companionship, running errands, and helping with daily tasks through regular volunteer visits.
- Improved clients'' quality of life by offering companionship and emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support and companionship by engaging in meaningful conversations, activities, and social outings with clients.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by actively listening to their concerns and offering compassionate companionship.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Provided companionship reducing feelings loneliness isolation improving patient''s overall emotional wellbeing.
- Improved patient comfort by offering emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client quality of life through compassionate companionship and emotional support.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing client needs, providing consistent, high-quality care amidst evolving circumstances.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Prepared nutritious meals for clients, supporting their overall health and dietary needs.
- Promoted a safe home environment by conducting regular assessments of potential hazards and implementing appropriate safety measures.
- Provided transportation to appointments and social events, promoting client independence and participation in community activities.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Managed household chores such as laundry and cleaning, maintaining a clean and organized living space for clients.
- Encouraged physical activity according to each client''s abilities, fostering improved motor function and overall health benefits.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, including daily logs of activities and observed behaviors.
- Assisted clients with personal grooming tasks, preserving dignity and selfesteem.
- Monitored client health status through regular check-ins, promptly reporting any concerns or changes in condition to healthcare providers.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
CNA/GNA
Mr Javis Nkong
3218 Winter Park Court Upper Marlboro MD 20774
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Student Nurse
Mrs Lydia Abeck
Yaounde- Cameroon
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
Education
CMT - Certified Medical Technician
Emerge Inc
Ramsey Road Columbia MD02.2024
CNA/GNA - Nursing Assistance
Care Xpert Academy, 13321 NH AVE Suite 205
Silver Spring, MD03.2023
Skills
- Recording Vital Signs
- Bathing and Dressing
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- ADLs Assistance
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Monitoring Fluids
- Observing Responses
- Monitor Vitals
Timeline
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Health Care
06.2024 - 08.2024
CSW
Emerge Inc
02.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Frontline Community Services
10.2023 - 09.2024
Companion Caregiver
HOPE FOUND INC
06.2023 - 11.2023
CNA/GNA
Mr Javis Nkong
02.2022 - 03.2023
Student Nurse
Mrs Lydia Abeck
01.2019 - 06.2022
CMT - Certified Medical Technician
Emerge Inc
CNA/GNA - Nursing Assistance
Care Xpert Academy, 13321 NH AVE Suite 205