Maliselina Zulu-Foster
Laurel,MD
Summary
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.
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/GNA
Family And Nursing Care
Silver Spring, MD
05.2020 - Current
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
CNA/GNA
Brooke Grove
Sandy Spring , MD
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
CNA/GNA
The Brandts Family/private
Silver Spring, MD
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Certification - GNA/CNA
Knowledge First Institute
Silver Spring, MD02.2018
High School Diploma - Academic
Chipata Day High School
Zambia11.2009
Skills
- Bedsore Prevention
- Observation Documentation
- Needs Determination
- Linen Replacements
- Vital Signs Collection
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Emotional and Social Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Responding to Emergencies
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Preparing Meals
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Oral Hygiene
- Bed Transfers
Timeline
CNA/GNA
Family And Nursing Care
05.2020 - Current
CNA/GNA
Brooke Grove
01.2020 - 04.2020
CNA/GNA
The Brandts Family/private
04.2016 - 04.2020
Certification - GNA/CNA
Knowledge First Institute
High School Diploma - Academic
Chipata Day High School