Melibel Canque
Nursing Assistant
Ajman
Summary
Caring nursing assistance with 1-year background in caring for elderly, disabled and injured patients in healthcare setting. Hands-on experience in performing routine tasks under direction of nurse staff. Established rapport of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Thumbay Hospital Ajman Branch
04.2024 - Current
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Conducted patient and family education on the importance of proper nutrition, exercise, and self-care practices to foster overall health and wellbeing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently managing supplies inventory and restocking necessary items in a timely manner.
Nursing Assistant Student
Filipino Academy
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Improved patient satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and answering questions about care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, challenges, and updates in care plans.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities.
- 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.
- Escalated changes in patient behavior, condition and vital signs for prompt assessment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted with IV therapy, medication administration, wound therapy and splinting.
- Ensured timely medication administration by maintaining organized records of medication schedules and dosages for each individual patient.
- Assisted nurses with medical procedures, ensuring efficient and safe treatment for patients.
- Transported patients between medical appointments with professional, punctual service.
- Performed routine wound care tasks including dressing changes, monitoring healing progress, and reporting any unusual findings or concerns to nursing staff.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Maintained excellent care continuity through collaboration with nurses and external healthcare professionals.
- Provided basic wound care to optimize recovery and limit infection risks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Facilitated meaningful social interaction among residents in long-term care settings by organizing recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues, promoting independence through physical therapy exercises and walking routines as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated proficiency in administering rehabilitative treatments such as range-of-motion exercises under the supervision of healthcare professionals, contributing to improved patient outcomes over time.
- Contributed to infection control by diligently adhering to proper sanitation practices and protocols during all interactions with patients.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the facility, restocking items as needed and reporting any shortages or discrepancies to nursing supervisors.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while effectively communicating pertinent details to authorized personnel when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Distributed patient education materials to support condition and recovery understanding.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by participating in audits, identifying areas for potential enhancement, and implementing recommended changes under the guidance of nursing leadership.
- Developed personalized patient care plans to improve health and well-being.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Filipino Academy
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 04.2001 -
Skills
Preparing meals
Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA)
Attention to Detail
Emergency Response
Adaptability
Emotional Intelligence
Effective Communication
Team building
Phlebotomy Training
Documenting behaviors
Patient Management
Patient-focused care
Basic Life Support
Case Management
Resident Care Associate (RCA)
Patient evaluations
Home Care Aide
Observing responses
Vital Sign Monitoring
Clinical Documentation
Unit Supply Maintenance
Written Communication
Relationship Building
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
Analytical Skills
Patient Observation
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Thumbay Hospital Ajman Branch
04.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant Student
Filipino Academy
10.2023 - 04.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Filipino Academy
04.2001 -