Mahawa Turay
Alexandria,VA
Summary
. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cottage Care And Staffing Agency
2024.03 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Autumn Lake Healthcare
2018.11 - 2024.04
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any concerning changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Reduced instances of bedsores by regularly repositioning immobile patients according to established guidelines.
- Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior and reported developments to licensed nursing personnel.
- Changed incontinent patients and established verbal cueing for toileting, turning and repositioning to maintain skin integrity.
- Documented bath record, bowel and bladder training, meal completion and flow sheets to support patient care plan.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues, utilizing proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries to them or myself.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Care
2018.03 - 2020.06
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent repositioning of patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Provided personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD05.2025
Geriatric/Certified Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant Academy LLC
Beltsville, MD09.2017
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Bathing Assistance
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Transfer Techniques
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cottage Care And Staffing Agency
2024.03 - Current
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Autumn Lake Healthcare
2018.11 - 2024.04
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Care
2018.03 - 2020.06
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Prince George's Community College
Geriatric/Certified Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant Academy LLC
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS
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