Umi-khan Naisaza
Silver Spring
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Autumn Lake Healthcare, skilled in patient care and infection control. Enhanced patient satisfaction through dedicated support and emotional engagement, while proficiently collecting vital signs and documenting care in electronic health records. Committed to promoting safety and well-being in a clean environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Autumn Lake Healthcare
03.2018 - 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.
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Nursing Assistant
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
05.2018 - 07.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mbogo High School
Kampala, UgandaCertificate -
Care 'Xpert Academy
Silver Spring, MD11-2017
Skills
- Patient care
- Basic life support/ CPR
- Collecting vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Infection control
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Mobility assistance
- Patient care and safety
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
05.2018 - 07.2022
Nursing Assistant
Autumn Lake Healthcare
03.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mbogo High School
Certificate -
Care 'Xpert Academy