KATHY HEANU
Waipahu,HI
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. 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. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
THE PLAZA ASSISTED LIVING, Honolulu, Hawai'i
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Employed mobility devices and [Type] equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
Care Base Provider/Direct Support Worker
Easter Seals Hawaii-701 Green Street- Honolulu,HI
05.2004 - 07.2021
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
EDU PENN FOSTER
925 OAK STREET SCRANTON PA 18515Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant Course
CNA SCHOOL OF HAWAII
803 Kamehameha Highway, Suite07.2022
Skills
- Quality Patient Care
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Nursing Assistance
- Patient Transportation and Transfer
- Patient Safety Management
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
THE PLAZA ASSISTED LIVING, Honolulu, Hawai'i
07.2022 - 02.2023
Care Base Provider/Direct Support Worker
Easter Seals Hawaii-701 Green Street- Honolulu,HI
05.2004 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
EDU PENN FOSTER
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant Course
CNA SCHOOL OF HAWAII
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
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