Thandiwe Lungu-Sumbak
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Highly trained CNA with strong clinical abilities and a successful career in both rehabilitation and nursing -home facilities. Proactive and organized with passionate commitment to first-rate patient care. Licensed in Illinois with expertise in long term and acute-care. BLS and CPR certified (current).
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ross Memorial Health Care
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Care
08.2012 - 10.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records, enhancing communication among healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
Assistant Manager
Rahab Medical Supply
06.2010 - 12.2011
- Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.
- Contact Insurance company to obtain or rely account information.
- Keep records of invoices and support documents.
CNA
Putnam Ridge
07.2005 - 09.2009
- Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.
- Activities of daily living such as feeding patients, aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.
- Attending to patients compassionately and technically in diverse healthcare settings.
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
CNA
Waterview Hills Rehabilitation Center
09.2003 - 02.2008
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties; such as bed pan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing.
- Provide high-quality patient care as a full time CNA within surgical, rehabilitation and nursing-home settings.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring patients onto wheelchairs, dressing and grooming.
- Accompany patients to and from wards for medical or dental treatments, shopping trips, or religious or recreational events.
- Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Education
High School Diploma - High school
St Andrews high School
Ndola, Copperbelt12.1995
Skills
- Patient care and safety
- Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring
- Medical terminology
- Privacy/ HIPPA Regulations
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ross Memorial Health Care
09.2024 - 02.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haralson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2024 - 09.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Care
08.2012 - 10.2018
Assistant Manager
Rahab Medical Supply
06.2010 - 12.2011
CNA
Putnam Ridge
07.2005 - 09.2009
CNA
Waterview Hills Rehabilitation Center
09.2003 - 02.2008
High School Diploma - High school
St Andrews high School