Sylvia Nalubowa
Haverhill,United States
Summary
I am a driven Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and vital sign monitoring, enhanced at Oxford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Excelled in delivering compassionate support and achieving high patient satisfaction. Skilled in infection control and healthcare ethics, ensuring safety and compliance. Demonstrated ability to improve patient engagement and well-being through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Oxford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Haverhill, MA
01.2022 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Salem State University
Salem, MASkills
- Patient Care
- Patient Feeding
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Infection Control
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Light Housekeeping
- Healthcare ethics
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Oxford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Salem State University