Nasra Abdirahman
Lewiston,ME
Summary
Professional healthcare worker with extensive experience in providing compassionate patient care and support. Expert in patient mobility, personal care tasks, and monitoring vital signs. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring high standards and results in all situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel CNA
Seneca Place
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Anticipated potential issues related to specific diagnoses or treatments based on knowledge gained from prior travel CNA experiences.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Served as a mentor to new CNAs during their orientation period, providing guidance on facility policies and best practices for patient care.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
CNA
Montello Manor
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Travel CNA
Tops Employee Corning Rehabilitation Center
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
CNA
Central Maine Healthcare
11.2023 - 01.2024
Home Health CNA
FCP Live In
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with restorative measures such as range of motion exercises and ambulation techniques
- Performed detailed documentation of patient medical records according to established protocols
- Educated patients and families regarding examination, treatments, and surgical procedures
- Positioned or held patients in position for surgical preparation
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality care delivery to patients
- Kept patient information confidential to protect organization's value
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and examination rooms
- Observed patient's responses, reactions, and changes to medications
- Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment plans
Travel CNA
Tops Employee
06.2023 - 08.2023
Travel CNA
Tops Employee
04.2023 - 06.2023
Travel CNA
Mazimum Healthcare
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability
- Utilized wheelchairs and moveable beds to transport patients to treatment units and operating rooms
- Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care
- Applied clean dressings, slings and support bandages
- Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, and blood in urine
- Prepared and served food trays
- Recorded height and weight of patients
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and examination rooms
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques
- Kept patient information confidential to protect organization's value
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Implemented fall prevention programs through educating patients on risks associated with falls
- Performed detailed documentation of patient medical records according to established protocols
- Initiated emergency response protocol in critical situations involving life threatening conditions or injuries
- Conducted vital sign assessments including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, height and weight measurements, and skin integrity assessment
CNA
superwink services
07.2021 - 12.2021
Childcare Volunteer Teacher
Treestreet Youth Center
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Created an atmosphere that was stimulating, encouraging, supportive, respectful and fun
- Organized activities such as games, arts and crafts, music, outdoor play
- Assisted in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children
- Provided safe and nurturing environment for children of different ages
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while responding quickly to changing needs of the children
CNA
Brewer Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided direct patient care in a travel CNA role, including administering medications, providing basic hygiene and personal care services, and assisting with mobility tasks
- Implemented fall prevention programs through educating patients on risks associated with falls
- Assisted nursing staff with restorative measures such as range of motion exercises and ambulation techniques
- Exhibited superior customer service skills while working closely with patients and their families during difficult times
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
- Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff
- Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to patients and families
- Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients
Education
High School Diploma -
James Madison High Scool
Brooklyn, NY06.2021
Skills
- End of life care
- Compassionate
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Meal Planning
- Team building
- EMR / EHR
- Bedside manner
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- CNA, CNA78592
- BLS Certification
- HIPAA Certification
Timeline
Travel CNA
Seneca Place
09.2024 - 10.2024
CNA
Montello Manor
08.2024 - 09.2024
Travel CNA
Tops Employee Corning Rehabilitation Center
03.2024 - 06.2024
CNA
Central Maine Healthcare
11.2023 - 01.2024
Home Health CNA
FCP Live In
08.2023 - 10.2023
Travel CNA
Tops Employee
06.2023 - 08.2023
Travel CNA
Tops Employee
04.2023 - 06.2023
Travel CNA
Mazimum Healthcare
09.2022 - 12.2022
CNA
superwink services
07.2021 - 12.2021
Childcare Volunteer Teacher
Treestreet Youth Center
06.2020 - 05.2021
CNA
Brewer Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
James Madison High Scool
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