Khamprasong "Kaira" Nguyen
Gresham
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients.
I employ compassion and empathy alongside rigorous infection control practices.
Leveraging teamwork and cultural sensitivity, I significantly contributed to improving care standards and patient outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Clipboard Health
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms and group living areas.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Caregiver and CNA
Dusty's Place AFH
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with self-administered medications.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Hospice Caregiver
Visiting Angels LLC
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- 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.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
Field Specialist Caregiver
BrightStar Care
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in clients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Family Caregiver
Atlantis Care
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in clients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help client achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Insurance Broker
Self Employed
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options.
- Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
- Developed sales leads from direct referrals, networking and targeted marketing campaigns.
- Leveraged knowledge of company insurance products and services to advise customers on appropriate choices.
- Met with prospective customers and business owners in homes, businesses, and other settings.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
- Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.
- Identified potential risks in client businesses and recommended appropriate insurance coverage.
- Utilized CRM software to manage client relationships.
- Prepared and reviewed insurance applications to verify compliance with regulations.
Non Profit Support Services
Self Employed
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Assisted with event setup and breakdown.
- Welcomed guests to events, checked invitations, and oversaw proper seating.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Maintained internal database of service workers, participants, activities and other relevant details.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Personal Support Worker
Public Partnerships
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Portland State University
Portland, ORSkills
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient care
- Dressing assistance
- Infection control practices
- End-of-life care
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Medication assistance
- Cultural sensitivity
- Team collaboration
- Toileting assistance
- Emotional support
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant OR & WA
- Nurse Delegation
- Focus on Diabetes
- Mental Health
- Dementia
- BLS
- Food Handlers OR & WA
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Lao
Native or Bilingual
Thai
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Vietnamese
Limited Working
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
CNA
Clipboard Health
12.2024 - Current
Caregiver and CNA
Dusty's Place AFH
09.2024 - Current
Hospice Caregiver
Visiting Angels LLC
08.2024 - 09.2024
Field Specialist Caregiver
BrightStar Care
01.2024 - 08.2024
Family Caregiver
Atlantis Care
11.2023 - 12.2023
Insurance Broker
Self Employed
01.2023 - 11.2023
Non Profit Support Services
Self Employed
05.2022 - 01.2023
Personal Support Worker
Public Partnerships
09.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Portland State University
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