Malaika Ndhlovu LPN
2652 C SW Arrowhead Topeka
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Nurse committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Pediatric Home Service
Topeka
11.2023 - Current
- Provided skilled nursing care to pediatric patients in home settings.
- Assisted families with medication management and health monitoring.
- Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
- Performed assessments of pediatric patients' physical conditions.
Patient Care Technician
Stormont Vail Behavioral Center
Topeka
03.2022 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
Overland Park
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds and monitoring blood glucose levels.
- Complied with policies and procedures by documenting patients' progress and uploading it to the system electronically.
- Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Patient Care Attendant
Circle of Friends
Topeka
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Patient Care Assistant
Life Patterns
Topeka
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KS05.2023
High School Diploma -
Washburn Rural High School
Topeka, KS12.2021
Nurse Aid Diploma -
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KS12.2020
Skills
- Relationship Building
- PPE Usage
- ADL Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Ability to Lift
- CPR Certification
- Dependable and Responsible
- HIPAA Compliance
- IV Certification
- Patient Examination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Records Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Pediatric Home Service
11.2023 - Current
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
08.2023 - 09.2024
Patient Care Attendant
Circle of Friends
10.2022 - 09.2023
Patient Care Technician
Stormont Vail Behavioral Center
03.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Life Patterns
02.2020 - 05.2020
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Washburn Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Washburn Rural High School
Nurse Aid Diploma -
Washburn Institute of Technology