Rita Buah Mensah
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Respectful Healthcare professional well-versed in direct care to over Number patients per shift, including vital signs monitoring and hygiene assistance. Kind and personable with Number years of experience in healthcare roles. Sincere Job Title offering superior skills in patient needs assessment and healthcare team collaboration. Passionate multi-tasker dedicated to supporting team objectives to facilitate top-quality care. Well-versed in monitoring and noting vital signs, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas and assisting with personal hygiene tasks such as toileting and grooming. Nursing Assistant with vast knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards. Expertise in developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric care facility residents.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant Clinical
NMC
12.2015 - 04.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accuracy and ensuring patient safety.
- Recognized potential emergencies quickly, implementing appropriate interventions under the guidance of supervising nurses or physicians while awaiting further assistance from emergency response services if needed.
- Assisted in wound care management, following established procedures to minimize risk of infection and promote proper healing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in nursing assistance practices.
- Contributed to infection control efforts through strict adherence to hygiene protocols and diligent cleaning practices.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
- Analyzed and evaluated success of care plans, interventions and treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Provided nutritional support by helping plan meals according to dietary requirements, portioning food accurately, feeding those who required help eating due to mobility limitations or other difficulties swallowing solid foods safely without choking.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
- Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care.
- Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently organizing supplies and equipment needed for patient care delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by promptly reporting any concerns or hazards observed during daily duties.
- Educated patients on proper post-discharge care instructions, reducing readmission rates and promoting long-term health outcomes.
- Facilitated successful rehabilitation efforts by supporting physical therapy sessions and encouraging patient participation.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- 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.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Martin Luther Health Training School
08.2013
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection Control
- Information Collection
- Patient Assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- Staff Assistance
- Inpatient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Bedside manner
- Geriatric Care
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Nurse Assistant Clinical
NMC
12.2015 - 04.2023
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Martin Luther Health Training School
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