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Malgorzata Koza

CNA
Meriden,CT

Summary

Energetic, personable, compassionate and detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with 25 years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients of all backgrounds. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Midstate Medical Center
Meriden, CT
10.2007 - Current
  • Obtain patients vital signs and report results to staff nurse, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Maintain patient stability by checking ADL's and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Collect bodily specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Answer patient assistance calls, assess needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maintain clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort as changing linens and cleaning rooms.
  • Respond to patient emergencies with immediate care and notify staff nurse to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Report unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Observe patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with expected goals.
  • Transport patients between rooms and testing locations.
  • Reduce risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Help patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Facilitate personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation of all patients.
  • Document patient information and care activities in electronic health records called EPIC.
  • Complete activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Care for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Wipe down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Engage in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Agree to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Perform bladder scan and provide the results to the staff nurse.
  • Perform EKG on patients and submit the results to the superior nurse.
  • Provide post mortal care after the end of life.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Masonicare Home Health And Hospice
Wallingford, CT
05.2003 - Current
  • Answer call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promote good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Check patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assist with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilize therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Offer immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Document patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assist nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Transport patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Provide care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Reduce risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Help patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Complete activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Change linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Help patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Deliver individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Care for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Care for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversee and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Administer post mortal care after patients end of life

Private Caregiver

Private in Assisting Living Facilities
Wallingford, CT
1997 - 2003
  • Checked patients vitals as temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar levels and provide the results to the staff nurse and family members
  • Helped patients with personal care like bathing, dressing, walking and eating.
  • Changing bed linens and providing light housekeeping
  • Transport patients between rooms and appointments or testing facilities
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson disease, muscular dystrophy, dementia.
  • Provided emotional support by staying positive about all outcomes
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Educational Training of Wethersfield
Wethersfield, CT

High School Diploma -

Szkola Zawodowa
Poland
06.1987

Skills

  • ADLs Assistance
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Specimen Collecting
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring
  • Bodily Fluids Measuring
  • Symptom Documentation
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Respiratory Failure Support
  • Transporting Patients
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance Expertise
  • Catheter Change and Preparation
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Patient 1:1 Observation
  • Room Cleaning and Restocking
  • Consistent Follow Through
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Promoting Healthy Habits
  • Post Mortal Care
  • EKG
  • Bladder Scan

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • CPR - Certification
  • BLS - Basic Life Support

Languages

Polish
Professional Working

Hobbies

- Rescuing abandoned dogs and providing homes for them

- Being care companions pro-bono to elderlies in my community

- Spending family time with my elderly mother & siblings

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Midstate Medical Center
10.2007 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Masonicare Home Health And Hospice
05.2003 - Current

Private Caregiver

Private in Assisting Living Facilities
1997 - 2003

Certified Nursing Assistant

Educational Training of Wethersfield

High School Diploma -

Szkola Zawodowa

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