HIWOT DESTA
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Kenwood Care Maple Hill Assisted Living
Laurel, MD
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Improved well-being of patients by assisting with daily living needs and personal hygiene.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
CNA - CNA
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD06-2024
Associate of Arts - Law Clerk
St. Mary University College
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia 07-2007
Associate of Science - Information Science
Noble Sat Computer Training Center
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia07-2001
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Toileting assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Care
- Compassionate communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Respiratory equipment training
- Understands medical procedures
- Medical Records Management
- Family support and assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Safety Precautions
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Lifting
- General housekeeping ability
- Range of motion exercises
Languages
Italian
Professional
English
Professional
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CNA Certified 2024
- CPR Certified 2024
Timeline
CNA
Kenwood Care Maple Hill Assisted Living
01.2022 - 12.2023
CNA - CNA
Montgomery College
Associate of Arts - Law Clerk
St. Mary University College
Associate of Science - Information Science
Noble Sat Computer Training Center
- CNA Certified 2024
- CPR Certified 2024
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