Caroline Kalunga
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Qualifications
GNA, CNA, CMT, CPR, First Aid
Strengths
service-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced hospital setting. Passionate about providing personalized care to patients, focusing on comfort, safety, and patient dignity.
Knowledge of Basic Health Standard procedures and precautions Self started and can deliver required results with or without supervision Team oriented
EDUCATION
NurseOne Inc
Current Job
Freedom HomeCare Annapolis; Certified Nursing Assistant Ultimate Care, Genesis
Duties;
Assist nursing staff in preparing medical examination rooms for up to 12 patients daily Provide pre-operative and post-operative care to surgical patients, alleviating their anxiety about procedures and helping them cope with pain
Clean and dress wounds, watching for signs of infection and ensuring proper healing Regularly measure patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar
Stay attentive to patient needs by quickly answering call lights and responding to requests Make patient rounds every hour for up to 5-12 patients, focusing on health, safety, and comfort Assisted nurses with diagnostic procedures, treatments, and patient charting Carry out day-to-day duties, such as emptying bedpans, cleaning soiled sheets, and bathing and feeding patients
Observe patients for physical and behavioral changes, like lack of appetite, unusual bruising, etc., and reported changes to nursing staff
Transported patients around the hospital, lifting them onto beds and exam tables, and helping them into wheelchairs
SKILLS
CPR and First Aid Certified, 2018
Vital signs monitoring
Pre-op and post-op care
Electronic medical records
Excellent English And communication Skills
Computer literate
Knowledge of acceptable health precautions and standards SUMMARY
Energetic, patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistant, GNA, CMT CPR and First AID with 3 years of experience providing high-quality patient care in long-term health care centers and nursing homes. Current Experience
Assist nursing home residents with their daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and eating Established personalized bedtime routines for 5- 12 residents Spearhead new and improved schedule for changing bed sheets that cut laundry time in half Allow patients to express individuality by keeping them involved in decisions about their clothing, hair, and other personal care
Regularly work the night shift as part of rotating schedule, quickly adapting to different duties Sanitized equipment, folded linens, and stocked supplies to prepare for the morning shift Ensured that residents were kept clean and dry during the night, turning them every 2 hours Built trusted relationships with residents by getting to know them on a personal level and making their comfort a priority
Maintain patient dignity and privacy when assisting with bathing and dressing Escorted residents to communal dining area and distribute meal trays, tracking caloric intake and verifying that residents ate a full, nutritious meal Prevented bedsores in bedridden residents by repositioning and turning them on a regular basis Assisted RNs in monitoring health of residents by accurately measuring and recording vital signs References
Genesis (ultimate care) 770-***-****
Home Care Agency 301-***-****
Freedom Homecare. 443-***-****