Fadila Kallon
Brentwood,MD
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant-CMA/GNA with a proven track record at Capital City Nurse Healthcare, excelling in patient care and safety, and medication administration. Leveraged infection control procedures and compassionate support to enhance patient well-being and satisfaction. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and cultural competency, significantly improving patient care standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant-CMA/GNA
Capital City Nurse Healthcare
Chevy Chase, MD
01.2016 - Current
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
Education
High School Diploma -
STRATFORD CAREER INSTITUTE
Saint Albans, VT02-2015
CNA/GNA
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD04-2006
Skills
- Continuing education
- Call light response
- Patient feeding
- Medication administration
- Infection control procedures
- Patient care and safety
- Computer literate
- Cultural history
Timeline
Nursing Assistant-CMA/GNA
Capital City Nurse Healthcare
01.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
STRATFORD CAREER INSTITUTE
CNA/GNA
Prince George's Community College
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