Prisca Bwalya
Lynnwood,WA
Summary
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
GIMA HomeCare
Lynnwood, Washington
10.2024 - Current
- Helped clients with ADLS.
- Ensured effective communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Caregiver
Bzoe HomeCare
Lynnwood, Washington
05.2020 - 08.2024
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
Babysitter
Private Care
Lynnwood, Washington
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Transporting children to school, sports activities, or other engagements when necessary.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Enforcing discipline when necessary but always doing so calmly and respectfully.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
Education
75 Hours of Caregiver Basic Training - Caregiving
Sunrise Training Center
Everett, WA04-2019
High School Diploma -
City Education Center
Lusaka. Zambia 11-2004
Skills
- Basic life support
- Problem-solving
- Compassion and empathy
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Lifting and transferring
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility and adaptability
Hobbies
- Reading
- Cooking
- Taking walks
About me
- Very friendly person.
- Exercise patience.
- Passionate about caring for people.
Timeline
CNA
GIMA HomeCare
10.2024 - Current
Babysitter
Private Care
03.2022 - 11.2022
Caregiver
Bzoe HomeCare
05.2020 - 08.2024
75 Hours of Caregiver Basic Training - Caregiving
Sunrise Training Center
High School Diploma -
City Education Center