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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Keltis Nkemta

Anoka

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Anoka Metro Regional Hospital, skilled in documenting patient behaviors and vital signs. Adept at fostering patient relationships and providing emotional support, I excel in delivering personalized care and facilitating activities that enhance resident well-being. Committed to maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

RM Management (Select Senior Living, Coon Rapids, MN)
05.2023 - Current
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Anoka Metro Regional Hospital
01.2022 - Current
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assists with treatments per individualized care plan under the direction of the Registered Nurse. (Includes blood glucose monitoring)
  • Administers medication or assists with this under the direction of the Registered Nurse (includes insulin injections).
  • Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
  • Assists with preparing for and/or facilitating resident social and recreational activities as assigned and as requested.
  • Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff.
  • Notifies appropriate staff of changes in physical and/or emotional conditions such as change in attitude or mood, loss of appetite, change in weight.
  • Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment
  • Offers pertinent observations and input.
  • Helps facilitate and responds appropriately to resident and building emergencies.
  • Acts as main trainer for Resident Assistants:
  • Assists with welcoming and orienting new team members to their position and the community
  • Demonstrates proper resident care procedures
  • Assists with training and incorporating new standards
  • Offers appropriate feedback and encouragement to new employees
  • Creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere
  • Assist the Director of Health Services with Resident Assistant staffing assignments:
  • Helps with call-ins during the shift, adjusting schedule if necessary.
  • Takes after hours and/or weekend staffing phone, per facility need.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Monarch Healthcare Management
01.2023 - 02.2025
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assists residents with personal cares including but not limited to:
  • Bathing/showering
  • Foot and fingernail care
  • Shaving
  • Dressing
  • Assistance with use of hearing aids and/or glasses
  • Hair care
  • Feeding
  • Toileting
  • Escorts
  • 1-2 person transfers and use of mechanical lift
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

● Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

● Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

● Cared for residents in an assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

● Maintained a clean and safe environment, reducing the risk of infections and promoting health.

● Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon
03-2013

Skills

  • Documenting behaviors
  • Patient-focused care
  • Observing responses
  • Vital sign recording
  • Collecting specimens
  • Compassionate
  • Patient relationship management
  • Maintaining privacy
  • End-of-life care
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documentation expert
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Helping with medication
  • Activity coordination
  • Adaptable
  • Feeding assistance
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Toileting assistance
  • Electronic charting

Accomplishments

Reduced patient fall incidents by 22% by implementing a new proactive mobility assistance program and improved rounding

Provided daily care for 15 patients resulting in 95% patient satisfaction rate

Maintained 98% accuracy in patient documentation, tracking vital signs, and food/fluids intake for over 15+ residents per shift

Trained and monitored 5+ student nursing assistants on proper care Alzheimer's care and facility safety protocols

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant at Anoka Technical college

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

RM Management (Select Senior Living, Coon Rapids, MN)
05.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Monarch Healthcare Management
01.2023 - 02.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Anoka Metro Regional Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Buea
Keltis Nkemta