Shynne Nyawira
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over two years of experience in nursing homes, adult family homes, and in-home care settings. Skilled in providing high-quality patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living, vital signs monitoring, dementia care, and end-of-life support. Known for reliability, strong communication, and a patient-centered approach. Career goal: to become a Medical Assistant and, subsequently, a Nurse in a hospital outpatient clinic.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avamere at Pacific Ridge
06.2025 - Current
- Provide compassionate assistance with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
- Monitor and record vital signs and report changes.
- Follow individualized care plans and support resident well-being.
- Assist with end-of-life care.
- Support nursing staff with daily clinical tasks.
Dialysis Technician
Northwest Kidney Center
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Set up dialysis machines and prepared treatment stations.
- Performed cannulation and connected patients to dialysis machines.
- Monitored patients during treatment and recorded vital signs.
- Provided vascular access care including fistulas, grafts, and catheter care.
- Documented patient information in EMR systems.
- Maintained infection control and reported patient concerns to nurses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avamere at Pacific Ridge
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided compassionate assistance with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs and reported changes.
- Followed individualized care plans and supported resident well-being.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Collaborated with nursing staff on daily care tasks.
- Maintained accurate documentation and infection control standards.
Nursing Assistant - Registered
Ahava Adult Family Home
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided personalized care including hygiene, dressing, and feeding.
- Performed routine vital checks and reported concerns.
- Documented care in EMRs.
- Supported patient comfort and trust.
Nursing Assistant - Registered
Maple Park Adult Family Home
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted residents with hygiene and daily routines.
- Supported mobility and feeding.
- Provided companionship and emotional support.
- Observed and reported health changes.
Education
N/A
Skills
Patient Hygiene & ADLs
Vital Signs Monitoring
Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
End-of-Life Support
Mobility Assistance
Infection Control & PPE
EMR Documentation
Team Collaboration
Communication
Time Management
Catheter Care
Basic Dialysis Knowledge
Vascular Access Awareness
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Washington State
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avamere at Pacific Ridge
06.2025 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Northwest Kidney Center
12.2024 - 06.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avamere at Pacific Ridge
10.2023 - 09.2024
Nursing Assistant - Registered
Ahava Adult Family Home
02.2023 - 05.2023
Nursing Assistant - Registered
Maple Park Adult Family Home
06.2022 - 01.2023
N/A