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Kang Gatkuoth

Kang Gatkuoth

Laveen,AZ

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Florence Home Healthcare, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity while fostering strong relationships through empathetic communication. Committed to delivering high-quality support and implementing safety measures to improve overall patient outcomes.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Florence Home Healthcare
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Arizona Training & Evaluation Center
10.2020 - 12.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
  • Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyles for clients by assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritious meals.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support in areas such as mobility training, communication skills development, and community integration activities.
  • Served as a knowledgeable advocate for clients during interactions with external agencies or service providers ensuring their rights, preferences, and needs were respected.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing client needs or scheduling requirements while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of direct support services.
  • Supported clients'' emotional well-being by building rapport, providing companionship, and actively listening to their concerns.
  • Managed challenging situations with empathy, patience, and effective problem-solving skills leading to positive outcomes for both clients and team members.
  • Facilitated clients'' participation in recreational activities and community events to promote social engagement and inclusion.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons, and barbershops.
  • Developed crisis intervention strategies for challenging behaviors or situations in accordance with established guidelines while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments of client needs in order to adjust care plans accordingly or bring attention to potential issues requiring further evaluation from healthcare providers.
  • Complied with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures related to the provision of direct support services for individuals with disabilities or other special needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Saint Elias Specialty Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2020
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
  • Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
  • Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
  • Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lutheran Nursing Home
06.1999 - 08.2000
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
  • Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
  • Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
  • 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.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

Education

Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Criminal Justice

Kaplan University
Council Bluffs, IA
2010

High School Diploma - Social Sciences

Higher Twelve Comprehensive High School
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
05.1997

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Basic life support
  • Bedside manner
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Recording vital signs
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Patient-focused care
  • Medical terminology
  • Mobility assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Feeding assistance
  • Positioning patients
  • End-of-life care
  • Adaptable
  • Patient lifting
  • Transfer techniques
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Inpatient care
  • Geriatric care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Transporting patients
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Colostomy care
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Patient management
  • Specimen collection
  • Light housekeeping
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Patient relations
  • Indirect patient care
  • Condition monitoring
  • Care plan implementation
  • Observing responses
  • Reliable transportation
  • Patient assessments
  • Quality assurance
  • Activity coordination
  • Preparing meals
  • Conducting intakes
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Restraint application
  • Outpatient care
  • Meal planning
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Helping with medication
  • Infection control procedures
  • Intake recording
  • Able to lift number pounds
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Toileting assistance
  • Quick problem solver
  • Oxygen therapy
  • G-tube care
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Admitting support
  • Vital sign recording
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Documentation expert
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • Interdisciplinary communication
  • Family support and assistance
  • CNA certification
  • Vital signs

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Arizona Training & Evaluation Center
10.2020 - 12.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Saint Elias Specialty Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lutheran Nursing Home
06.1999 - 08.2000

Certified Nursing Assistant

Florence Home Healthcare

Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Criminal Justice

Kaplan University

High School Diploma - Social Sciences

Higher Twelve Comprehensive High School

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