JOSEPHINE KAINDANEH
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant possessing CPR certification. Empathetic to needs of patients, works with minimal direction and exercises sound judgment. Communicates with team members to coordinate actions in fast-paced environments. Nursing Assistant with [Number] years of experience providing health care to patients at home, hospitals and nursing homes. Compassionate and caring, responding quickly to patient calls for assistance. Provides support in dressing and eating. Energetic [Job Title] offering skills in patient transportation, vitals monitoring and treatment preparation developed over [Number] years of hands-on experience delivering compassionate patient care. Able to multitasking in fast-paced environments to track patient activities, assist with treatments, and collect specimens. Skillfully prepare rooms for procedures while keeping patients happy and comfortable. Knowledgeable nursing professional with current [Type] Certification and hands-on experience working with [Type] patients to provide physical and emotional support necessary for recovery. Well-trained in documentation, supply management and aseptic techniques. Enthusiastic about using abilities to improve patient outcomes and support clinical professionals. Dedicated [Job Title] focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Casa Coloma Health Care Center
Sacramento, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Checked vital signs and weight and recorded intake and output information to maintain patient stability.
- Cleaned rooms of supplies, trash and linens to complete discharge tasks.
- Answered call lights, alarms and patient requests.
- Encouraged residents to participate in social programs and on- and off-campus lifestyle activities to support wellness.
- Maintained resident confidentiality and followed HIPAA guidelines.
- Collaborated with therapy and nursing teams to prepare residents for therapy sessions.
- Utilized patient tracking software to accurately document provided care.
- Utilized appropriate transfer techniques to assist residents to and from bathrooms.
- Utilized infection control measures effectively to protect patients and staff.
- Maintained clean and organized patient rooms to prevent infections.
- Operated medical equipment like wheelchairs, bedpans, and oxygen tanks proficiently.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient records accurately.
- Performed CPR and basic first aid in emergency situations until further help arrived.
- Educated patients on post-discharge care instructions and health maintenance.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and ensured their comfort during wait times.
Nursing Assistant
11.2017 - Current
- Trained new nursing assistants on facility protocols and patient-care techniques.
- Documented and reported to nurses patient behavior observations, complaints, or physical symptoms.
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and caregivers to support continuum of care.
- Cleaned patient rooms and changed bed linens to reduce fungi and bacteria buildup.
- Reviewed patient dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences to facilitate appropriate diet.
- Answered call lights to aid patient comfort.
- Recorded vitals to monitor patient condition.
- Repositioned bedridden patients to prevent sores and blood clots.
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing, and assisting with mobility needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holy Family Secondary School
West AfricaSkills
- AMBULATORY ASSISTANCE
- PATIENT ASSESSMENT
- RECORDING VITAL SIGNS
- CATHETER MONITORING
- BED PREPARATION
- INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES
- FEEDING ASSISTANCE
- SUPPORTING PERSONAL NEEDS
- VITAL SIGNS
- PERSONAL HYGIENE ASSISTANCE
- MONITOR VITALS
- DOCUMENTING BEHAVIORS
Timeline
CNA
Casa Coloma Health Care Center
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
11.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Holy Family Secondary School