Scholastica Mugasia Machisu
Bloomington,MN
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at Presbyterian Homes, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication. Enhanced patient satisfaction through individualized care and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while providing emotional support and implementing safety measures, ensuring comfort and dignity for all residents.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Presbyterian Homes
Bloomington, MN
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in patient care areas.
- Documented patient progress and care provided in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Trained new staff on proper caregiving techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety outcomes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lirhembe Gitls High School
Kakamega, Kenya08-2018
Skills
Time management
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Compassion and empathy
Bathing assistance
Feeding assistance
HIPAA compliance
Dressing assistance
Maintaining confidentiality
Compassionate communication
Patient transfers
Medication administration
Flexibility and adaptability
Lifting and transferring
Timeline
CNA
Presbyterian Homes
11.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lirhembe Gitls High School