Hi, I’m
ADAMU MAYUNGA
DAR ES SALAAM,Tanzania
Summary
Dedicated Nurse assistant committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Language
Work History
Mwananyamala hospital DAR ES SALAAM, TZ
Nurse Assistant
11.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Assisted with administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer procedures of patients according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Organized paperwork related to patient records such as lab results or physician orders prior to filing it away.
- Monitored all incoming supplies for expiration dates and restocked shelves when necessary.
- Provided emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Participated in team meetings with other healthcare professionals about individual patient plans of care.
- Cleaned up spills quickly using proper safety precautions while wearing protective gear when necessary.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Education
Massana College of Nursing Dar Es Salaam
Some College (No Degree) from Nursing Assistance
Skills
- Infection Control
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patients care and safety
- Documentation skills
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Mwananyamala hospital
11.2018 - Current
Massana College of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) from Nursing Assistance
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