Susan Mugambi
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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About
Compassionate and patient-focused Nursing Assistant (CNA) with strong experience in direct patient care, observation, and support within maternity and neonatal clinical settings. Trained in monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), supporting mothers during antenatal and postnatal care, and ensuring newborn safety and comfort. Skilled in infection prevention and control, accurate documentation, and timely reporting to nursing and midwifery teams.
Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and emotional intelligence when caring for mothers, newborns, and families, with a strong commitment to dignity, safety, and high-quality, patientcentred care.
Experience
Nursing Assistant (Clinical Attachment) - Kitengela Subcounty Hospital - Kitengela, Kenya
(2025-07 - 2025-10)
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene, feeding, toileting, mobility, and comfort, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs and promptly reported physical or behavioral changes to supervising nurses.
- Observed patients closely and communicated changes in mood, behavior, or responsiveness, supporting early intervention and patient safety.
- Supported nurses during routine procedures, ward rounds, and patient transfers.
- Maintained a safe, calm, and clean care environment, adhering strictly to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges, helping patients adjust to the ward environment.
- Provided emotional reassurance and therapeutic communication to patients and family members.
- Followed ethical guidelines, patient confidentiality, and hospital policies at all times.
Education
Diploma - Nursing Assistant / Healthcare Assistant - Africa Institute of Health & Development (2024-07 - 2025-12)
Certificate - Nursing Assistant Fundamentals & Patient Care - Africa Institute of Health & Development (2025-05 - 2025-09)