Mary Owi
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, a compassionate bedside manner, and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
An organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants are diligent about serving patients' medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with an outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Providence Mother Joseph Care Center
Olympia, WA
03.2024 - Current
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
CNA/LTC & Rehabilitation
Bethany At Pacific
Everett, WA
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes
- 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
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA/Memory Care & LTC
Wesley Bradley Park
Puyallup, WA
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
CNA/LTC and Rehabilitation
Forest Ridge Health & Rehab
Bremerton, WA
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
CNA/LTC
Adult Family Home
Kirkland, WA
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
CNA
Adult family homes
Lakewood, WA
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Education
Certificate - Healthcare
ProCare Academy
Tacoma, WA08-2020
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Institute of Human Resource Management
Kenya,Nairobi12-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Sterile Processing
Sterile Processing
OnlineSkills
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Feeding assistance expert
- Trustworthy companion
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Recording vital signs
- Supporting personal needs
- Documenting behaviors
- Companionship and emotional support
- Responding to emergencies
- Observing response
- Electronic Charting
- Electronic health records
Certification
NC:61133414 Intial Issuance 03/24/2021
Languages
English
Professional
Swahili
Professional
Affiliations
- Hiking, Swimming,Volunteering
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Providence Mother Joseph Care Center
03.2024 - Current
CNA/LTC & Rehabilitation
Bethany At Pacific
12.2022 - 03.2024
CNA/LTC and Rehabilitation
Forest Ridge Health & Rehab
12.2022 - 06.2023
CNA/Memory Care & LTC
Wesley Bradley Park
01.2022 - 03.2024
CNA/LTC
Adult Family Home
02.2020 - 01.2022
CNA
Adult family homes
01.2019 - 12.2020
Certificate - Healthcare
ProCare Academy
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Institute of Human Resource Management
Some College (No Degree) - Sterile Processing
Sterile Processing
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