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Ruthu Kimani

Federal Way,WA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Serengeti Home Care, skilled in patient assessments and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to implement personalized care strategies, enhancing patient comfort and safety. A reliable team player dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Serengeti Home Care
Washington,Olympia
02.2025 - 2026
  • Guided patients through essential daily activities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
  • Tracked and documented vital sign fluctuations, promptly alerting nursing staff to ensure immediate response.
  • Implemented systematic organization and cleanliness protocols in patient care areas to support efficient healthcare delivery.
  • Maintained comprehensive and precise patient records within electronic health records system.
  • Implemented therapeutic activities designed to encourage patient involvement and track rehabilitation advancements.
  • Engaged with healthcare team to assess patient needs and formulate customized care strategies.
  • Developed and implemented educational programs for patients and families focused on effective health management and wellness strategies.
  • Nurtured a compassionate care atmosphere by providing emotional support to patients in need.
  • Guided patients through essential daily activities, ensuring comfort and wellbeing.
  • Executed essential personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding, to maintain patient dignity and well-being.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of patient vitals, focusing on temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels for accurate health assessments.
  • Executed thorough cleaning protocols, including surface sanitization, linen replacement, and waste management to uphold safety standards.
  • Monitored call lights and enhanced patient safety and comfort by effectively adjusting bed rails and necessary equipment.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs and fluid balance to ensure comprehensive patient health monitoring.
  • Supported patients in maintaining personal hygiene through effective assistance with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Devised and applied comprehensive safety strategies, focusing on bed alarms and positioning, to minimize fall incidents.
  • Executed systematic turning and repositioning of patients alongside comprehensive skin assessments to ensure skin integrity and prevent ulcer formation.
  • Collaborated in patient feeding and assessed dietary intake to promote optimal nutrition.
  • Monitored call lights and promptly relayed patient condition updates to nursing team, ensuring seamless care delivery and improved team coordination.
  • Facilitated ongoing evaluations of patients' physical and mental status, enhancing overall patient safety and support during shifts.
  • Utilized empathy and active listening within therapeutic communication to enhance patient engagement and relationship development.
  • Conducted thorough documentation of patient information, following established protocols to support effective healthcare delivery.
  • Developed and executed mobility programs to promote independence in patients using walking exercises and mobility aids.
  • Executed patient care responsibilities by accurately documenting vital signs, observing patient conditions, and delivering tailored treatments based on individual needs.
  • Provided empathetic support to patients and families, fostering connections during times of distress.
  • Collaborated with nursing team to implement wound care techniques, ensuring effective healing outcomes.
  • Assessed and responded to resident needs in assisted living environment, delivering tailored support and fostering a nurturing atmosphere.
  • Engaged with nursing teams to formulate customized care strategies that enhance patient well-being and satisfaction.
  • Coordinated discharge processes to facilitate smooth patient transitions from hospital to home care, prioritizing continuity of care.
  • Assisted individuals in performing daily activities, ensuring comfort and independence for those unable to self-care.
  • Updated electronic health records with detailed patient information and care activities to support effective healthcare delivery.
  • Oversaw linen replacement in rooms, enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction through cleanliness.
  • Coordinated and implemented personal hygiene routines, feeding schedules, and ambulation assistance for optimal patient care.
  • Executed patient transfer operations, ensuring comfort and efficiency during movement between care areas.
  • Evaluated patient specimen samples and test results to proactively notify supervisors of any significant health deviations.
  • Conducted thorough cleaning and sterilization of equipment to maintain hygienic standards and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Implemented personalized care strategies to promote patient comfort and assist with daily activities.

Certified Nursing Assistant

A&B Homecare and Staffing
Washington, Olympia
02.2021 - 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rescare Living Services
Washington,Olympia
2021 - 2026
  • Guided patients through essential daily activities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
  • Tracked and documented vital sign fluctuations, promptly alerting nursing staff to ensure immediate response.
  • Implemented systematic organization and cleanliness protocols in patient care areas to support efficient healthcare delivery.
  • Maintained comprehensive and precise patient records within electronic health records system.
  • Implemented therapeutic activities designed to encourage patient involvement and track rehabilitation advancements.
  • Engaged with healthcare team to assess patient needs and formulate customized care strategies.
  • Developed and implemented educational programs for patients and families focused on effective health management and wellness strategies.
  • Nurtured a compassionate care atmosphere by providing emotional support to patients in need.
  • Guided patients through essential daily activities, ensuring comfort and wellbeing.
  • Executed essential personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding, to maintain patient dignity and well-being.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of patient vitals, focusing on temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels for accurate health assessments.
  • Executed thorough cleaning protocols, including surface sanitization, linen replacement, and waste management to uphold safety standards.
  • Monitored call lights and enhanced patient safety and comfort by effectively adjusting bed rails and necessary equipment.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs and fluid balance to ensure comprehensive patient health monitoring.
  • Supported patients in maintaining personal hygiene through effective assistance with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Devised and applied comprehensive safety strategies, focusing on bed alarms and positioning, to minimize fall incidents.
  • Executed systematic turning and repositioning of patients alongside comprehensive skin assessments to ensure skin integrity and prevent ulcer formation.
  • Collaborated in patient feeding and assessed dietary intake to promote optimal nutrition.
  • Monitored call lights and promptly relayed patient condition updates to nursing team, ensuring seamless care delivery and improved team coordination.
  • Facilitated ongoing evaluations of patients' physical and mental status, enhancing overall patient safety and support during shifts.
  • Utilized empathy and active listening within therapeutic communication to enhance patient engagement and relationship development.
  • Conducted thorough documentation of patient information, following established protocols to support effective healthcare delivery.
  • Developed and executed mobility programs to promote independence in patients using walking exercises and mobility aids.
  • Executed patient care responsibilities by accurately documenting vital signs, observing patient conditions, and delivering tailored treatments based on individual needs.
  • Provided empathetic support to patients and families, fostering connections during times of distress.
  • Collaborated with nursing team to implement wound care techniques, ensuring effective healing outcomes.
  • Assessed and responded to resident needs in assisted living environment, delivering tailored support and fostering a nurturing atmosphere.
  • Engaged with nursing teams to formulate customized care strategies that enhance patient well-being and satisfaction.
  • Coordinated discharge processes to facilitate smooth patient transitions from hospital to home care, prioritizing continuity of care.
  • Assisted individuals in performing daily activities, ensuring comfort and independence for those unable to self-care.
  • Updated electronic health records with detailed patient information and care activities to support effective healthcare delivery.
  • Oversaw linen replacement in rooms, enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction through cleanliness.
  • Coordinated and implemented personal hygiene routines, feeding schedules, and ambulation assistance for optimal patient care.
  • Executed patient transfer operations, ensuring comfort and efficiency during movement between care areas.
  • Evaluated patient specimen samples and test results to proactively notify supervisors of any significant health deviations.
  • Conducted thorough cleaning and sterilization of equipment to maintain hygienic standards and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Implemented personalized care strategies to promote patient comfort and assist with daily activities.

Education

High School Diploma - Mathematics

Njoro College
Nakuru, Kenya

High School Diploma - Mathematics

St Mary High School
Kenya
02.1985

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Bathing assistance
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Basic life support
  • Bedside manner
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Recording vital signs
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Mobility assistance
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Feeding assistance
  • Positioning patients
  • End-of-life care
  • Adaptable
  • Patient lifting
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Transfer techniques
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Transporting patients
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Colostomy care
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Care plan implementation
  • Observing responses
  • Patient assessments
  • Preparing meals
  • Conducting intakes
  • Meal planning
  • Medical office administration
  • General housekeeping
  • Vital sign recording
  • Able to lift number pounds
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Helping with medication
  • G-tube care
  • Intake recording
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Toileting assistance
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • CNA certification
  • Vital signs

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Serengeti Home Care
02.2025 - 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant

A&B Homecare and Staffing
02.2021 - 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rescare Living Services
2021 - 2026

High School Diploma - Mathematics

Njoro College

High School Diploma - Mathematics

St Mary High School
Ruthu Kimani