Tarikwa Woldemariam
Aurora
Summary
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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Resident Programs Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Planned, coordinated and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups and personal attention.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment and other special events.
- Coordinated off-site activities and accompanied residents throughout excursions.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Garden Plaza Of Aurora Senior Living
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Associates of General Studies -
Community College Of Aurora
Aurora, CO12.2023
High School Diploma -
Cherokee Trail High School
Aurora, CO05.2020
Skills
- Patient Care
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- QMAP - Qualified Medication Administration Person
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Awards and Recognition
- Phi Theta Kappa-Honor Society
- Exceptional Scholarship and Leadership Cougar Award
- Sources of Strength Leader
- Nominated by teachers and staff to be a part of the student Action Task Force
- Cross Country Varsity Award (4 years)
- Track and Field Award (4 years)
- 5A State Cross Country Championship participant (3 years)
- Academic All State Award
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Resident Programs Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living
12.2021 - 09.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant
Garden Plaza Of Aurora Senior Living
05.2020 - 01.2021
Associates of General Studies -
Community College Of Aurora
High School Diploma -
Cherokee Trail High School
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