Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
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Florence Njeri
Pullman,WA
Summary
Work History
Home Care AidPullman, Washington
Certified Nursing Assistant
12.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Home Care AidPullman, Washington
Certified Nursing Assistant
12.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Education
The Beyond Spokane, WA
Some College (No Degree) from Healthcare
University Overview
Skills
- Documenting behaviors
- Observing responses
- Vital sign recording
- Infection control procedures
- Transporting patients
- Conducting intakes
- Care plan implementation
- Monitoring fluids
- Patient-focused care
- Urinary catheter care
- Collecting vital signs
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding assistance expert
- Responding to emergencies
- Reliable transportation
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Care Aid
12.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Care Aid
12.2024 - Current
The Beyond
Some College (No Degree) from Healthcare
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