Nyabuony Gatkek
Omaha ,NE
Summary
Dedicated CNA with a proven track record at Hillcrest Shadow Lake, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrates compassion and empathy, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in infection control and HIPAA compliance, significantly contributing to team efforts and facility standards. Achieved a notable improvement in patient comfort and well-being through meticulous attention to personal needs and health monitoring.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Hillcrest Shadow Lake
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
DSP
Ameriserve International
Council Bluffs, IA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Caregiver
Hands of Heartland
Bellevue, NE
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA05.2027
Omaha Central High School
Omaha, NE05.2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Time management
- Compassion and empathy
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Emotional support
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Infection control practices
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Supporting personal needs
Languages
Nuer
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caregiver
Hands of Heartland
01.2023 - 07.2023
DSP
Ameriserve International
08.2022 - 05.2024
CNA
Hillcrest Shadow Lake
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
Omaha Central High School