Lydia Osebe
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whispering Pines Assisted Living
Elk River, MN
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Prepared and served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely..
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
PCA
Homeward Bound Int.
Maple Grove, MN
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bloomington, MN06-2024
Pre-Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN01-2021
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Infectious disease control
- IV management
- Chart updating
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medical assessment
- Emotional awareness
- Managing deadlines
- Direct nursing care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Strong medical ethic
- At-risk patient care
- Preventive health
- Patient care planning
- Documenting vitals
- Licensed RN
- Insulin medication assistance
- Evaluations
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Taking vitals
- Infection control measures
Languages
English
Professional
Kiswahili
Professional
Kisii
Professional
Accomplishments
- Adventurers Director of the seventh Day Adventist Church-KCC, MN.
Affiliations
- Community gardening, volunteering
- Beading and crochet
Certification
- RN License
- CNA Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whispering Pines Assisted Living
07.2021 - 10.2023
PCA
Homeward Bound Int.
03.2020 - 06.2021
- RN License
- CNA Certification
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Pre-Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
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