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Akua P. Owusu Afriyie

Germantown

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Right at Home, excelling in patient care and compassionate communication. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for clients through attentive support and skilled medication administration.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Right at Home
Fredrick
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.

Pharmacy Technician

Target Pharmacy
Philadelphia
03.2017 - 06.2022
  • Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
  • Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.

Caregiver

Dobrow Care
Fair Lawn
08.2006 - 02.2017
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.

Personal Health Care Assistant

Fritz Reuter
Jersey City
03.2000 - 07.2006
  • Assisted with exercises prescribed by physical therapists or occupational therapists.
  • Listened attentively to patient needs and responded appropriately with compassion and understanding.

Education

Medicine Technician -

Cherish Hands Care
Montgomery Village
04-2025

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing

Cambridge School Of Nursing
City Gaitheesburg
03-2023

CPR First Aid - Nursing

Cambridge School Of Nursing
City Gaithersburg
02-2020

Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy

Penn Foster
Pensylvenia
09-2016

High School Diploma -

Ghana National College
Cape Coast
06-1987

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Health record management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Compassionate communication

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Right at Home
07.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Target Pharmacy
03.2017 - 06.2022

Caregiver

Dobrow Care
08.2006 - 02.2017

Personal Health Care Assistant

Fritz Reuter
03.2000 - 07.2006

Medicine Technician -

Cherish Hands Care

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing

Cambridge School Of Nursing

CPR First Aid - Nursing

Cambridge School Of Nursing

Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy

Penn Foster

High School Diploma -

Ghana National College

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