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NICOLE LOZENJA

Shawnee,US

Summary

Highly motivated individual with extensive experience providing direct patient care in hospital and long-term care settings. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff, other healthcare professionals, and patients to promote quality patient care. Possesses strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate patient care. A dedicated professional committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Agency
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

CNA

Advent Health Shawnee Mission
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
  • Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
  • Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
  • Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
  • Helped maintain a positive environment by providing encouragement and support to residents.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.

Dental Assistant

LeBlanc and Associates
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking and developing x-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments.
  • Performed chairside duties such as suctioning, handing instruments, mixing materials, and applying topical anesthetics.
  • Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.
  • Maintained a clean work area by sterilizing instruments after each use and disposing of contaminated materials properly.

Nanny

Care
06.2015 - 08.2020
  • Build trust through open communication with both children and their parents.
  • Exhibited patience and understanding when dealing with difficult behaviors from children.
  • Encouraged intellectual growth through reading stories, playing educational games, and teaching basic concepts.
  • Developed strong communication skills by interacting with parents and developing relationships with families.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to manage challenging situations that arose while caring for children.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing Candidate

MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, Kansas
05.2024

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing

Johnson County Community College
05.2022

Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Behavioral documentation
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Team collaboration
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Mobility assistance
  • Patient relationship building
  • Compassionate care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • First Aid/ CPR
  • CNA

Languages

English
Swahili

Clinical experience

Clinical Experience:

  • Advent health Shawnee Mission: Med-Surge and Orthopedics
  • Olathe Medical: ER and OR
  • Saint Lukes South: PCU
  • Overland Park Regional: Labor and Delivery and NICU
  • Children's Mercy: 5 Sutherland/Henson



Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Agency
10.2022 - Current

CNA

Advent Health Shawnee Mission
06.2021 - 05.2022

Dental Assistant

LeBlanc and Associates
06.2020 - 06.2021

Nanny

Care
06.2015 - 08.2020

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing

Johnson County Community College

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing Candidate

MidAmerica Nazarene University

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