Kokouvi Azario
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at VITAS Healthcare, delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring dignity in daily activities. Skilled in electronic charting and fostering emotional support, I effectively collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and promote independence, consistently improving quality of life for those I serve.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
VITAS Healthcare
01.2014 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted healthcare team with patient assessments and documentation for accurate care planning.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly for timely interventions.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene tasks, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in patient environments to minimize risks of infection.
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
Direct Support Professional
Volunteer of America
Washington Dc
05.2016 - 04.2026
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities, enhancing independence and quality of life.
- Assisted clients in developing personal goals through tailored support plans and regular progress evaluations.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive care delivery.
- Monitored client behavior and emotional well-being, implementing strategies to promote positive interactions.
- Developed recreational programs that encouraged socialization and skill-building among clients in community settings.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic approaches for individualized client support services.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montgomery Hospice
Rockville Md
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and resources available for ongoing support.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, enhancing communication among caregivers.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
Rockville Md
03.2007 - 05.2010
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, maintaining high standards of patient safety and hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in resident conditions to healthcare team promptly.
- Implemented individualized care plans, adapting interventions based on resident needs and preferences.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
- Delivered high-quality personal hygiene care, including bathing, grooming, and oral care, for improved patient wellbeing.
- Promoted increased independence among patients by encouraging self-care tasks when appropriate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD07.2006
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Bathing assistance
Compassionate
Dressing assistance
Safety precautions
Electronic charting
Companionship and emotional support
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Volunteer of America
05.2016 - 04.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
VITAS Healthcare
01.2014 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montgomery Hospice
06.2010 - 08.2013
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
03.2007 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Montgomery College