Volunteering, community service, languages, travel, yoga, reading, listening to music
CHRISTINE Kathengu
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mombasa, Mombasa District,28
Summary
A newly licensed nursing assistant 2024 graduate seeking to apply nursing care and advocacy skills in health care system to improve, promote and save lives.
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Developed strong patient care skills in fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Focused on delivering compassionate care and maintaining patient dignity. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills to contribute meaningfully to new team.
Personable and compassionate with natural ability to connect with patients and provide high-quality care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care techniques, combined with proficiency in vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through attentive and empathetic support.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
26
26
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Volunteer Certified Nursing Assistant
Mikindani Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Intern Certified Nurse Assistant
Mikindani Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Taking patients vital signs weight and height
- Bed making and maintaining patients comfort
- Patient repositioning
- Assisting with daily living activities
- Assisting with mobility
- Giving health talks to patients and new mothers
- Reporting and documenting
- Preforming medical procedures like wound cleaning and dressing
Education
No Degree - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Macmillan University College
Mombasa 04.2001 - 01.2024
Kenya certificate of secondary education -
Kwa Ukungu Secondary School
01.2001 - 01.2004
Diploma in nursing assistant - undefined
Alison online learning
Certificate in dementia care - undefined
Alison online learning
Computer packages and graphic design - undefined
Jokyms computers
Skills
Communication
Compassion
Empathy
Basic live saving
Conflict management
Recording and documentation
Adaptability and flexibility
First aid
Patient care
Problem solving
Time management
Infection control
Basic Computer Knowledge
Patient-focused care
Basic life support
Transporting patients
Healthcare ethics
Mobility assistance
Feeding assistance expert
Patient lifting
Direct patient care
Responding to emergencies
Bedside manner
Observing responses
Companionship and emotional support
Documenting behaviors
Feeding assistance
Reliable team player
Safety precautions
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Quality assurance
Urinary catheter care
End-of-life care
Inpatient care
Positioning patients
Bathing assistance
Recording vital signs
Vital signs monitoring
Compassionate
IV maintenance
Compassionate caregiver
Patient relationship building
Trustworthy companion
Collecting vital signs
Dressing assistance
Supporting personal needs
HIPAA compliance
Transfer techniques
Maintaining privacy
Conducting intakes
Indirect patient care
Patient management
Geriatric care
Adaptable
Complex Problem-solving
Wound care specialist
Blood glucose testing
Ambulation assistance
Chronic disease management
Specimen collection
General housekeeping
Intake recording
Helping with medication
Family support and assistance
Range of motion exercises
Admitting support
Catheter change and preparation
Dementia and Alzheimer's care
Infection control procedures
Toileting assistance
Assisting with personal grooming
Teamwork and collaboration
Patient safety management
Additional Education
- Alison online learning,
- Diploma in nursing assistant,
- Certificate in dementia care
- European Care Certificate Certificate, 2025
- Care Quality Development Commission UK Certificates, 2025
- Jokyms computers, Computer packages and graphic design, Sept 2002 - April 2003
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Interests
Reading
Reading teaches social skills and allows for rehearsal of universal experiences
Timeline
Volunteer Certified Nursing Assistant
Mikindani Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Intern Certified Nurse Assistant
Mikindani Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
No Degree - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Macmillan University College
04.2001 - 01.2024
Kenya certificate of secondary education -
Kwa Ukungu Secondary School
01.2001 - 01.2004
Diploma in nursing assistant - undefined
Alison online learning
Certificate in dementia care - undefined
Alison online learning
Computer packages and graphic design - undefined
Jokyms computers