Olwethu Tshula
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Fairfield Family Care
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
CNA
Sage Home Care
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
Education
No Degree - Information Technology
Durban University of Technology
Durban01.2019
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassionate Communication
- Dressing Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Toileting Assistance
Timeline
CNA
Sage Home Care
12.2023 - 01.2024
CNA
Fairfield Family Care
03.2023 - 11.2023
No Degree - Information Technology
Durban University of Technology
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