Mulu Mengesha
Seale,WA
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Brookdale Assisted Living, excelling in patient care quality and emotional support. Leveraged expertise in infection control procedures and empathy to enhance patient satisfaction significantly. Demonstrated ability to adapt, lead with compassion, and improve environments across varied caregiving settings, including specialized child care and home assistance roles.
Transitioning from healthcare environment where compassionate patient care and teamwork were key. Skilled in delivering effective patient support and maintaining accurate medical records. Looking to leverage these transferrable skills in new field to continue making positive impact.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Assisted Living
09.2007 - 03.2024
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- administered medication under nurses supervision
Home Care Provider
RES Care
03.2007 - 08.2017
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and active listening skills to understand their concerns and preferences.
Babysitter—mom’s Went to School and Job Training
Single Moms
12.2013 - 10.2015
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
Children’s Choir Director
Eritrean Kidisti Selassie Church
08.2003 - 09.2008
- Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
Ride Operator
Fun First
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Worked with children and parents to make sure children had a safe and fun experience.
- Followed safety procedures for operating and loading and unloading passengers from amusement park rides.
- Adapted quickly to new ride assignments, learning proper operation techniques efficiently to minimize downtime between shifts.
- Enhanced rider experience by enforcing safety procedures and providing clear instructions.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe ride area for guests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Seattle, WA06-2007
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Behavior redirection
- HIPAA
- Drug administration
- Infection control procedures
- Patient care and safety
- Vital signs
- Patient care quality
- Empathy and compassionate care
- CPR/AED
- Emotional support
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- First aid certification
- Documenting behaviors
Certification
Nursing assistant registration
Timeline
Babysitter—mom’s Went to School and Job Training
Single Moms
12.2013 - 10.2015
Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Assisted Living
09.2007 - 03.2024
Home Care Provider
RES Care
03.2007 - 08.2017
Ride Operator
Fun First
06.2006 - 06.2007
Children’s Choir Director
Eritrean Kidisti Selassie Church
08.2003 - 09.2008
Nursing assistant registration
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
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