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Hawa Kerkula
Nursing Assistant
Coon Rapids,Minnesota
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Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant skilled in direct patient support and compassionate care, promoting dignity and independence. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction and ensuring safety through adherence to protocols.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Park River Estates Care Center
Coon Rapids
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living spaces, adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create individualized care plans for residents' needs.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for resident care and facility procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the nursing unit.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques, enhancing patient well-being and recovery experiences.
- Supported patient mobility, reducing risk of falls and facilitating physical therapy exercises.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
St. Cloud, FL09-2021
Skills
- Direct patient support
- Assisting with patient feeding
- Essential life support skills
- Clinical patient assistance
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Park River Estates Care Center
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University