Esther Wandera
CNA/MEDTEC
Tucker,GA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Benton House of Decatur, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality support in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
CNA/MED TEC
Benton House of Decatur
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
Oaks Nursing Home
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Patient Care Technician
Albany Medical Center Hospital
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
- Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
Education
Nursing Assistant
Hill Ended Medical College
Stone Mountain, GA11-2023
Associate of Science - Clinical Child Psychology
Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital
Kenya01-2017
High School Diploma -
Bishop Sulumet Girls Secondary School
Kenya09-2011
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Physical stamina
- Health monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- Medication assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Infection control practices
- Reliable team player
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Medical terminology
- Patient relationship building
- Light housekeeping
- Inpatient carep
- Maintaining privacy
- Patient assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- Adaptable
- Transporting patients
- Trustworthy companion
- Patient management
- Activity planning
- Patient relations
- Care plan implementation
- Quality assurance
- Condition monitoring
- Observing responses
- Preparing meals
- Reliable transportation
- Medical records management
- Meal planning
- Pediatric care
- Chronic disease management
- Quality assurance controls
- Case management
- Tracheostomy care
- Medical office administration
- Shared governance
- Database administration
- General housekeeping
- Wound care specialist
Recording vital signs
Responding to emergencies
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
CNA/MED TEC
Benton House of Decatur
01.2023 - Current
CNA
Oaks Nursing Home
05.2022 - 12.2022
Patient Care Technician
Albany Medical Center Hospital
02.2021 - 12.2022
Nursing Assistant
Hill Ended Medical College
Associate of Science - Clinical Child Psychology
Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital
High School Diploma -
Bishop Sulumet Girls Secondary School
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