John Ahenda
HealthCare Provider
Raleigh,North Carolina
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Healthcare provider with vast knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards. Expertise in developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric care facility residents.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Home Health Aide
Aware Senior Care
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping, and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by the client.
- Provided transportation and appointment management.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
Home Health Aide
Home Watch Caregiver's Of Cary
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
Nursing Assistant
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
04.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Nursing Assistant
UNC Rex Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with Registered Nurses in taking care of patients admitted on the floor either from ED or surgery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Cardiovascular failure, anand lower fractures.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Finance Assistant
US Army National Guard
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Resolved discrepancies in financial data to increase accuracy and reduce potential backlogs.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Observed strict confidentiality rules to maintain data integrity and protect clients.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information, safeguarding both company data and client privacy.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Duke Raleigh Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care.
Education
M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, KE 01.2003 - 11.2009
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's School
Siaya, KE 01.1998 - 12.2001
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC 08.2023 - 05.2025
Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Medical Terminology
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Healthcare ethics
- Infection Control
- Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
- Certified Home Health Aide
Accomplishments
- Achieved THE DAISY AWARD through effectively helping with Patient Care at Duke Raleigh Hospital.
- Achieved COIN OF EXCELLENCE through effectively helping with Financial Comptroller activities while deployed overseas.
Health fitness and sports
On my free time i go to the gym and also involve myself in playing sports like rugby and soccer.
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
luo
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k match4-day work weekWork from home optionInterests
Pediatric and Geriatric Oncology - A desire to help the extremes of age population to live a pain free and life
Staying updated in healthcare in the developed countries so as to assist the developing nations and populations
Health and wellness education in terms of fitness and well being of the less privileged
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support, Raleigh N.C.
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant, Raleigh N.C.
- DIPLOMA - United States Army Financial management, North Carolina National Guard
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Raleigh, N.C.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
04.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
Wake Technical Community College
08.2023 - 05.2025
Nursing Assistant
UNC Rex Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Duke Raleigh Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2021
Home Health Aide
Aware Senior Care
02.2018 - 03.2019
Home Health Aide
Home Watch Caregiver's Of Cary
01.2017 - 03.2019
Finance Assistant
US Army National Guard
01.2017 - 01.2023
M.D. - Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
University of Nairobi
01.2003 - 11.2009
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's School
01.1998 - 12.2001
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