Elizabeth Njoki
Fort Wayne,CA
Summary
Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Kingston Healthcare Center
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
Patient Care Coordinator
UCI Medical Center
Orange, CA
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
CNA
Care Linx
Burlingame, CA
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kamunyaka Kiumu Secondary School
Kenya 11-2007
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Jersey College
Fort Wayne, INSome College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance
Costal Health Educational Center
Anaheim, CASkills
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Compassionate communication
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Toileting assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic Charting
- Infection control procedures
- Direct Patient Care
- Care plan implementation
- Mobility Assistance
- Collecting specimens
- Monitoring fluids
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Inpatient Care
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Helping with medication
Accomplishments
- Employee of the year 2021
Timeline
CNA
Kingston Healthcare Center
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator
UCI Medical Center
12.2022 - 08.2023
CNA
Care Linx
10.2020 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Kamunyaka Kiumu Secondary School
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Jersey College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance
Costal Health Educational Center
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