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MARY NGANGA

College Place,WA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary medical teams. Proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety through dedication and empathetic care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Washington Odd Fellows Home
09.2024 - Current
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure and heart rate.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.

Nursing Assistant

South Sound Behavioral Hospital
03.2023 - 09.2024

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  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Nursing Assistant

Fairfax Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant

Elite Learning Institute
Federal Way, WA
02-2022

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education

Brilliant Concept Institute
08-2021

High School Diploma -

Nairobi School
10-2004

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Electronic medical records
  • Patient repositioning
  • Infection control practices
  • Basic patient care
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient documentation
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Personal care aide (PCA)
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • CPR certification
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Patient observation

Certification

Certified nursing assistant

Dementia spatiality training

Orientation and Safety

CPR and EAD training

Core basic training

Education and Training

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Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Washington Odd Fellows Home
09.2024 - Current

Nursing Assistant

South Sound Behavioral Hospital
03.2023 - 09.2024

Nursing Assistant

Fairfax Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education

Brilliant Concept Institute

High School Diploma -

Nairobi School

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant

Elite Learning Institute