Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Ncutukazi Mketo

River Edge,NJ

Summary

Dedicated nursing professional with hands-on experience at Mountainside Medical Center, skilled in patient assessment and compassionate care. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and administer medications effectively, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining accurate electronic health records while fostering strong communication with patients and families during challenging times.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Extern

Mountainside Medical Center
Montclair, New Jersey
07.2025 - Current
  • Recorded patient medical history and reported changes in condition to the nurse in charge.
  • Assessed patient vital signs, such as temperature and blood pressure.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions in electronic health records system.

Nursing Clinicals

Holy Name Hospital
Teaneck, New Jersey
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Monitored patient's response to treatments, making adjustments as needed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments of patients.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Genesis Nursing Home
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Passionate Care
Teaneck, New Jersey
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Sheraton Caregivers
Westport, Connecticut
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of KwaZulu Natal
South Africa
11-2018

Skills

  • Fluent in 3 Languages: English, Zulu & Xhosa
  • patient assessment
  • wound care
  • medication administration
  • electronic health records
  • vital signs monitoring
  • patient communication
  • Feeding assistance
  • Compassionate care

Accomplishments

  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • 3.8 GPA

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – CT091313981E, CT
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association, 2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nurse Extern

Mountainside Medical Center
07.2025 - Current

Nursing Clinicals

Holy Name Hospital
01.2025 - 06.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Genesis Nursing Home
10.2024 - 01.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Passionate Care
08.2023 - 06.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Sheraton Caregivers
12.2020 - 01.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bergen Community College

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of KwaZulu Natal

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