Kykudom Gwanae
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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel CNA
Kin On Health Care Center
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Working at this facility enabled me to learn about different cultures and languages
- My daily tasks included assisting with patient activities performing care and charting ADLs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
Travel CNA
Clipboard Health
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening skills and effective communication techniques that eased anxiety during transitions between facilities.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient information, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulations.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Anticipated potential issues related to specific diagnoses or treatments based on knowledge gained from prior travel CNA experiences.
CNA
Everette Transitional Care Service
03.2023 - 01.2024
- My job detail at this facility consists of taking vitals feeding and changing patients who need immediate attention
- Using the Hoyer and standing lift to get patients out of bed and showered and changed so that they can get ready to start their day
- For the patients who are bedbound, I frequently stop by to change them and attend to their needs as time goes on throughout the shift
- Checking around for urinals that need to be dumped and charted
- Or placing bedpans and performing care after they're done
- Changing ostomy bags or emptying them if needed
- Emptying foley bags charting outputs
- And passing out food trays once meals come up.
CNA
Soundview Rehab/Rosario Assisted Living
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Education
NA Certified -
Lake Washington Tech
Kirkland, Washington06.2023
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient Lifting
- End of life care
- Adaptable
- Catheter Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Patient Transfers
Music
I love singing and producing music.
Timeline
Travel CNA
Kin On Health Care Center
06.2023 - 02.2024
CNA
Everette Transitional Care Service
03.2023 - 01.2024
CNA
Soundview Rehab/Rosario Assisted Living
02.2023 - 12.2023
Travel CNA
Clipboard Health
01.2020 - 01.2024
NA Certified -
Lake Washington Tech
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