Ejatu Deen
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gardena
Summary
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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Veterans Home Of California
04.2017 - Current
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- 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.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Nursing Assistant
Kindred Hospital
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Nursing Assistant
Earlwood Convalescent Hospital
10.2009 - 02.2014
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Associate Degree in Science - Major: Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
09.2022 - Current
Skills
Companionship and emotional support
Recording vital signs
Patient-focused care
Patient Assessments
Feeding assistance expert
Responding to emergencies
Inpatient care
Outpatient care
Medical Records Management
Efficient and reliable team player
Adaptable
Certification
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Leadership
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant: Veterans Home of California, Los Angeles
- Supervising and training other CNAs, ensuring they follow proper procedures and protocols
- Coordination and management of daily care schedules of patients
- Handling administrative duties
Volunteering
Veterans Assistance Volunteer
- Organized and accompanied veterans on recreational outings including shopping trips, sport events (football and basketball), museum visits, park excursions and movie screenings.
- Assisted in administration office with sorting and filing documents.
Timeline
Associate Degree in Science - Major: Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
09.2022 - Current
CPR Certified
08-2022
Nursing Assistant
Veterans Home Of California
04.2017 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Kindred Hospital
08.2014 - 06.2017
Nursing Assistant
Earlwood Convalescent Hospital
10.2009 - 02.2014
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
05-2005
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