Julie Shiare
Kakamega
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
KAKAMEGA COUNTY GENERAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
Kakamega
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided essential patient care by monitoring vital signs, measuring height and weight, and documenting intake and output; effectively communicated noteworthy changes to nursing team.
- Ensured patients' adherence to prescribed medications and/or nutritional supplements while providing comprehensive education on proper at-home administration.
- Administered medication and provided reminders to patients in accordance with hospital policy.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with patient weighing, lifting, turning, and positioning.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary care team by sharing insight into patient's physical condition, abilities, and behavioral characteristics.
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures by cleaning, shaving, and sterilizing operative sites
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted in the execution of various nursing care tasks such as applying non-sterile dressings, collecting specimens, and performing skin care treatments
- Provided continuous patient care in a 30-bed unit by attending to patients' needs and upholding high standards of care
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols and wore appropriate protective gear as needed
- Assisted with changing bed sheets for occupied beds and completing changes for unoccupied beds.
- Safely maneuvered patients throughout the hospital premises by utilizing various methods such as wheelchairs, stretchers, or acting as a walking companion.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Ensured timely response to patient call bells and offered necessary aid
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Monitored and reported infection control issues including shortages, breakages, and equipment malfunctions.
- Monitored patients' progress, symptoms, and behavior while effectively communicating noteworthy observations.
- Provided assistance to medical professionals in medical procedures and examinations through equipment preparation, patient comfort, and necessary support
- Ensured the privacy of sensitive data for patients and staff members
- Provided support for elderly patients in performing range of motion exercises.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Performed other related duties as assigned.
Nurse Aide Volunteer
CHESHIRE NURSING HOME FOR THE ELDERLY
Nairobi
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided support to residents in performing essential daily activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating
- Recorded and logged vital sign measurements
- Provided support in administering medications
- Provided emotional support to residents and families, enhancing their overall well-being
- Ensured the safety and cleanliness of residents' environment
- Oversaw inventory and proper disposal of bedpans.
- Made and maintained beds in residents' rooms
- Maintained clutter-free, clean, and odorless resident areas.
- Ensured safe and comfortable transportation of residents in wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Assisted in ensuring timely administration of medications
- Responded promptly to resident call lights
- Ensured constant resident safety and security
- Tracked and documented residents' progress, symptoms, and behavior while effectively relaying significant observations
- Provided residents with information regarding their personalized care plan, addressed inquiries, and effectively communicated their concerns to the registered nurse.
- Adhered to stringent infection prevention guidelines
- Performed other related duties as assigned.
Education
Certificate - Nursing/Health Care Assistant
Orem College
Nairobi11.2022
Certificate - Home Health/Personal Care/Nurse Aide/Caregiver
Barclay Training Institute
UDEMY, Remote07-2024
Certificate - Preventing Elder Abuse
Caregiver Support Services
UDEMY, Remote07-2024
Diploma - Business Administration
Temple College
Nairobi, Kenya07.2001
IELTS Certificate - International English Language Testing System
IDP
Nairobi, Kenya09-2023
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Flexible to work all shifts
- Proficient with computer applications
- Excellent patient assessment skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent collaboration skills
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Compassionate
- Ability to deal with conflict
- Ability to lift over 25Kgs
- Ability to meet physical and cognitive demands
- BLS certification
- CPR certification
- Infection control procedures
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
KAKAMEGA COUNTY GENERAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Aide Volunteer
CHESHIRE NURSING HOME FOR THE ELDERLY
11.2022 - 12.2022
Certificate - Nursing/Health Care Assistant
Orem College
Certificate - Home Health/Personal Care/Nurse Aide/Caregiver
Barclay Training Institute
Certificate - Preventing Elder Abuse
Caregiver Support Services
Diploma - Business Administration
Temple College
IELTS Certificate - International English Language Testing System
IDP
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