Julian Wambui
Tacoma
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
Genesis Staffing Agency
12.2023 - Current
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Caregiver
Arc health services
Spanaway
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Nursing Assistant
Divine Cna Training Institute
Federal Way, WA08-2024
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic medical records
- Compassionate communication
- Wound care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Daily living activities
- Team collaboration
- Compassion and empathy
- Lifting and transferring
- Active listening
- Physical stamina
- Medication assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Infection control practices
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Feeding assistance
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient transfers
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Dressing assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Health monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Toileting assistance
- Basic life support
- End-of-life care
- Urinary catheter care
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Companionship and emotional support
- Intake recording
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Patient-focused care
- Range of motion exercises
- Activity planning
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
Certification
- Nursing assistant certification
- Special developmental disabilities
- Drivers license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Genesis Staffing Agency
12.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Arc health services
01.2023 - 11.2023
Nursing Assistant
Divine Cna Training Institute