Serena Khumalo
Auburn
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Abundant Hills
Renton
03.2025 - Current
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Measure and record blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation. Report abnormal findings to nursing staff immediately.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility to maintain dignity and independence.
- Mobility & Transfers: Safely assist with transfers, ambulation, and repositioning using proper body mechanics and lift equipment.
- Safety & Infection Control: Follow infection control protocols, use proper PPE, and maintain clean, safe patient environments to prevent falls and infections.
- Assisted with self-administration of medications according to care plan and facility policy, monitoring for side effects.
- Patient Documentation: Accurately record intake/output, food consumption, elimination, and changes in patient condition in electronic health records.
- Answered call lights promptly and addressed patient needs.
CNA
Union Grand
Seattle
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Provided direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises under the guidance of physical therapists.
In Home Caregiver
Silver shine adult family home
Lake Forest Park
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided 1-on-1 personal care to 6-8 clients in a home setting, assisting with bathing, dressing, meal prep, medication reminders, and mobility to support independent living.
- Monitored clients' health status daily, tracked changes in appetite, mood, and mobility, and relayed important updates to family members and care coordinators to ensure coordinated care.
- Followed individualized care plans and safety protocols to prevent falls, manage dementia-related behaviors, and respond appropriately to emergencies.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and families through emotional support, companionship, and clear communication, fostering a positive caregiving experience.
- Assisted clients with light housekeeping, laundry, and errands, ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment that supported daily living.
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Family Resource Home Care
Vancouver
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Supported clients with personal care needs to enhance daily living
- Interacted with patients to offer emotional support and companionship
- Managed meal preparation and planning for client's nutritional needs
- Helped with keeping the environment clean
Education
Bachelor's degree - Law
University of South Africa
Pretoria, Gauteng08-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA08-2026
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Dementia care techniques
- Dementia care
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Electronic health records
- Crisis intervention
- Hygiene support
- Toileting support
- Activity planning
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Computer literacy
- Leadership
- Organizational multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Emotional support
- English
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CNA
- 75 hour training
- NAR
Languages
English, Fluent
Additional Information - Work Authorization
Authorised to work in the US.
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Abundant Hills
03.2025 - Current
CNA
Union Grand
01.2025 - 06.2026
In Home Caregiver
Silver shine adult family home
03.2023 - 11.2024
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Family Resource Home Care
12.2021 - 11.2023
Bachelor's degree - Law
University of South Africa
Associate of Science - Nursing
Green River Community College