Fantenilia Kisa
Longview,WA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Popes Kids Place Centralia, excelling in prioritizing patient care and patient advocacy. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and complex problem-solving abilities, significantly enhancing patient care and safety. Fluent in Swahili, adept at fostering positive patient relationships and improving clinical workflow efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Popes Kids Place Centralia
01.2024 - Current
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Mental Health Technician/Certified Nurse Assistant
Wellfound Behavioral Hospital Tacoma
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by actively listening to their concerns and offering compassionate companionship.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Med Technician
Merrill Gardens Of Auburn
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Med Technician
Island House Assisted Living
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA06.2024
High School Diploma -
Dandora Secondary School-Nairobi/Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya12.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Lab result interpretation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- EMR / EHR
- Fluent in Swahili
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 01/2024-Present
- Certified Nurse Assistant 10/2017-Present
- Registered Nurse Student- Lower Columbia College expected graduation 06/2024
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Popes Kids Place Centralia
01.2024 - Current
Mental Health Technician/Certified Nurse Assistant
Wellfound Behavioral Hospital Tacoma
09.2022 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant/Med Technician
Merrill Gardens Of Auburn
12.2020 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Med Technician
Island House Assisted Living
10.2017 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lower Columbia College
High School Diploma -
Dandora Secondary School-Nairobi/Kenya
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