Ronald Makombe
Spokane,WA
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional skilled in medication administration, emergency response procedures, and effective communication of care plans. Proven ability to foster relationships with patients and healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety.
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Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Adult Family Home 10102 N Wellen Ln
Spokane, Washington
05.2026 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Facilitated daily living activities and personal care tasks to enhance residents' comfort and independence.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Supported residents in mobility activities with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Ensured residents received sufficient fluids and nourishment to residents.
- Communicated effectively with team members and families about care plans.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety in resident areas to promote health and well-being.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Oversaw cleanliness and organization patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Participated in staff training sessions on caregiving best practices.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Accurately documented resident care and daily activities for record keeping.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Followed infection control protocols during all caregiving tasks.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and healthcare teams to effectively implement personalized care plans.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Administered medications according to instructions from registered nurse or physician.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts
University Of Zimbabwe
Harare Zimbabwe08-2025
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Care documentation
- Infection control practices
- Emergency response procedures
- Care plan communication
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Adult Family Home 10102 N Wellen Ln
05.2026 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts
University Of Zimbabwe