Sarah Mwakana
St Paul,MN
Summary
Empathetic professional with extensive experience in special education and nursing assistance. Proven ability in crisis management and individual student support, enhancing educational outcomes and promoting emotional well-being for students and patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
BlazerWorks LLC
5550 Peachtree Pkwy #500, Norcross, GA 30092
02.2022 - Current
- Supported individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted teachers in implementing instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and educators to foster collaboration.
- Assisted in behavioral management, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
- Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback to educators and parents.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Homes
2845 Hamline Avenue N, Roseville MN 55113
05.2020 - 02.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident rooms and common areas.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Developed strong relationships with residents to enhance their emotional well-being.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Provided compassionate support during medical procedures, easing resident anxiety.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
StaffingSolutionsLTC LLC
3687 Barbados Ave. Hollywood, FL 33026
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing overall patient safety and well-being.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sholom Home Care
740 Kat Ave. St Paul, MN 55102
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
TMA Certificate - Trained Medical Assistant
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN12-2020
CNA Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN03-2019
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Emotional support
- Teacher assistance
- Special education support
- Helping students with special needs
- Relationship building
- Classroom support
- Individual student assistance
- Patient
- Crisis management
- Friendly and outgoing
- Conflict resolution techniques
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
StaffingSolutionsLTC LLC
06.2023 - 12.2024
Paraeducator, Special Education
BlazerWorks LLC
02.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Homes
05.2020 - 02.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sholom Home Care
05.2019 - 02.2022
TMA Certificate - Trained Medical Assistant
Century College
CNA Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Century College