Isabella Kemunto
NURSING ASSISTANT
Shakopee,MN
Summary
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.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Maple Home Care
2021.04 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Nurse Assistant
Presbyterian Homes
2016.10 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- 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.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
Resident Assistant
Ebenezer Care Center
2015.06 - 2019.06
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
Nurse Aide
Masaba Hospital
1988.07 - 2015.03
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
Education
Nursing - CNA
Masaba Hospital
Kenya03.1986
High School Diploma -
Mecheo High School
Kenya05.1981
Skills
- Resource Management
- Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
- Creative Thinking
- Individualized Instruction
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
kisii
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Maple Home Care
2021.04 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Presbyterian Homes
2016.10 - Current
Resident Assistant
Ebenezer Care Center
2015.06 - 2019.06
Nurse Aide
Masaba Hospital
1988.07 - 2015.03
Nursing - CNA
Masaba Hospital
High School Diploma -
Mecheo High School
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