Ntokozo Maphumulo
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Ntokozo Maphumulo Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's 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 outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. I am an enthusiastic self motivated reliable and responsible hard working young lady. I am flexible and possess excellent skills. Im very punctual, a mature team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations. I am able to work well both in a team environment as well as using my own initiative. I have good interpersonal skills, I am determined and decisive, I am a nice fun and friendly, honest person. Im well. Organized and always plan ahead to make sure i manage my time well. I have good listening and communication skill. I have an active dynamic approach State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cna/Medical Surgical Nurse Assistant PRN
Priemier Staffing Agency
Santa Barbara, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Managed and maintained surgical suites by sterilizing and organizing equipment.
- THIS IS A SUMMARY STATEMENT Punctual and reliable surgical assistant, no matter the time of day or night.
- Cleansed surgical instruments following use in order to ensure safe storage.
- Conducted proper disposal of contaminated materials post-surgery.
- Ensured accurate patient positioning for optimal surgical outcomes.
- Utilized effective communication skills during high-stress situations.
- Organized supply room and ordered supplies and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted nurses with wound care and dressing changes.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
CNA
Halo O Maleano
Honolulu, HI
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, including bathing and dressing.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Ensured proper body alignment while assisting with positioning or transferring patients.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Cna/Medical Surgical Nurse Assistant (PRN)
The Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital
Fairfield, Connecticut
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Performed various duties including taking vital signs, answering patients' call lights, assisting with mobility, cleaning rooms, and documenting and reporting patient changes.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed patient needs based on physical observations, patient reports, or input from healthcare professionals.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing and ensured proper labeling for accurate results.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed routine tasks such as feeding, toileting, and ambulation assistance.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to supervising nurse.
- Documented patient care and progress in medical charts.
Cna (PRN)
Dow Rummel Village home
South Dakota
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed duties such as taking vital signs and bathing patients.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Cna
Superior/Divine Rehabilitation center
Superior WI
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, performed vital sign assessments, documented patient care services, and reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Cna
Apple Rehab Laurel woods
East Haven CT
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed various duties including taking vital signs, answering phone calls, bathing patients, feeding, cleaning rooms, and facilitating patient care.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through regular repositioning of immobile patients.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, including bathing and dressing.
- Performed routine tasks such as feeding, toileting, and ambulation assistance.
Cna/Home Health Aide
The Residence at Westport
Westport CT
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Currently working the night shift, responsible for checking on residents, changing them every two hours, doing laundry, and ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the night.
Cna
Bright view senior living
Shelton CT
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked 12-hour shifts, taking care of a 90-year-old with a broken leg, including medication management, meal assistance, companionship, and assistance with daily activities.
Cna
Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center
Shelton CT
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked the night shift, responsible for changing patients, bathing them in the morning, and ensuring they are dry and comfortable.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Cna
Maplewood at Southport
Southport, CT
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Cna
Bridges by EPOCH
Norwalk CT
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Performed morning shift duties, such as ensuring residents are awake, showered, and dressed, taking them for meals and activities, and maintaining their hygiene and living spaces.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, including bathing and dressing.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Performed routine tasks such as feeding, toileting, and ambulation assistance.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Cna
Sheraton
Stamford CT
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed various duties during the graveyard shift, including ensuring patients are dry and in bed, checking on patients every two hours, giving showers to awake patients, and preparing patients for breakfast.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Caregiver
At home health care
Waterbury
12.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted elderly client with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities
- Transported client to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
Education
Skills
- Complex Problem solving
- Patient-Focused Care
- Quality Assurance
- Care plan Implementation
- Mobility Assistance
- Collecting Specimens
- Patient Lifting
- Light housekeeping
- Quality Assurance controls
- Database Administration
- Helping with medication
- Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
References
- Elijah Che, 9524540221, eli.che02@yahoo.com, Superior/Divine Rehab Center
- Emily Sure, 6512164081, Superior/Divine
- Jojo Mahud, 3473342643, mahudjlo@gmail.com, Superior/Divine
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Listening to music
- Cooking
- Going to movies
- Taking walks on the beach
Timeline
Cna/Medical Surgical Nurse Assistant PRN
Priemier Staffing Agency
05.2024 - Current
CNA
Halo O Maleano
04.2024 - 05.2024
Cna/Medical Surgical Nurse Assistant (PRN)
The Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Cna (PRN)
Dow Rummel Village home
12.2023 - 12.2023
Cna
Superior/Divine Rehabilitation center
08.2023 - 11.2023
Cna
Apple Rehab Laurel woods
03.2023 - 07.2023
Cna/Home Health Aide
The Residence at Westport
01.2023 - 03.2023
Cna
Bright view senior living
09.2022 - 01.2023
Cna
Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.2022 - 09.2022
Cna
Maplewood at Southport
06.2020 - 07.2022
Cna
Bridges by EPOCH
01.2020 - 05.2020
Cna
Sheraton
08.2019 - 12.2019
Caregiver
At home health care
12.2016 - 08.2019
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