Maata Fonua
Seattle,WA
Summary
Proficient and Reliable certified nursing assistant with over 10+ years of 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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medicattion Technician
Holden Southcenter Assisted Living And Memory Care
2023.02 - 2024.01
- Improved medication administration accuracy by meticulously following physician orders and verifying patient information.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring for adverse drug reactions and promptly reporting concerns to nursing staff.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of medication protocols, resulting in efficient dispensing and accurate documentation.
- Streamlined medication storage and inventory processes, ensuring timely reordering and minimizing waste.
- Ensured proper disposal of expired or unused medications according to state regulations and facility procedures, maintaining a safe work environment.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
CNA-Nurse Assistant
Parkshore Senior Living Community
2021.10 - 2023.01
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Home Care Solutions
2017.08 - 2022.08
- Improved seniors'' quality of life by providing compassionate and personalized care in their homes.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by attentively addressing individual needs, preferences, and health concerns.
- Promoted wellness by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management.
- Maintained thorough documentation to track client progress, updating care plans as necessary to address changing needs.
- Fostered social engagement among seniors through meaningful conversations and shared activities, decreasing feelings of isolation.
- Managed household tasks efficiently while maintaining a clean living environment for the seniors I cared for daily.
Adult Caregiver
Nordstrom Residents
2014.02 - 2014.04
- Keep records of everyday activities and health information
- Administering medications through feeding tube
- Administering insulin when needed
- Give good skin care and keep away from bed sores
- Resiponsible for management of the feeding pump and respiratory equipments
- Report any changes of the client physical, mental or emotional health to the family and/or hospice
Companion Caregiver
The Lakeshore Retirement Community
2013.05 - 2013.05
- Enhanced client well-being by providing genuine companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Reminded her of her daily medication to be taken.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Making sure client attend her memory class every Wednesday.
- Walking with her daily as part of her daily exercise routine.
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Nina Jacobson Resident
2012.07 - 2013.05
- Improved seniors'' quality of life by providing compassionate and personalized care in their homes.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by attentively addressing individual needs, preferences, and health concerns.
- Promoted wellness by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management.
- Provided nutritious meal preparation based on dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Live-In Caregiver
Gardner's Resident
2005.07 - 2008.10
- Enhanced clients quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean, safe living environment for clients by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing household items.
- Managing household petty cash and local banking
- Stockpiling household goods from major stores and meal preparation.
- Promoted clients'' physical and mental health by engaging her in appropriate exercises and recreational activities.
- Maintaining family car and keeping daughter (POA) informed daily of her mother's progress.
Education
Nursing
DT&T Nursing Assistant Training School
Burien, WA11.2022
Computer Engineering
UNITEC
Auckland, NZ01.1996
ST Andrew's High School
Nuku'alofa, Tonga12.1992
Skills
- CPR & BLS certification
- Patient-focused Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Interpersonal Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Medicattion Technician
Holden Southcenter Assisted Living And Memory Care
2023.02 - 2024.01
CNA-Nurse Assistant
Parkshore Senior Living Community
2021.10 - 2023.01
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Home Care Solutions
2017.08 - 2022.08
Adult Caregiver
Nordstrom Residents
2014.02 - 2014.04
Companion Caregiver
The Lakeshore Retirement Community
2013.05 - 2013.05
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Nina Jacobson Resident
2012.07 - 2013.05
Live-In Caregiver
Gardner's Resident
2005.07 - 2008.10
Nursing
DT&T Nursing Assistant Training School
Computer Engineering
UNITEC
ST Andrew's High School
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