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Edengles A. Serwaa Jehu-Appiah

East Orange,NJ

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. A Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quest Diagnostics

Hackensack UMC
01.2024 - Current
  • Working effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proving ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Enhancing patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeling transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintaining high levels of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Tracking collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Packaging and shipped specimens to central lab daily.

Patient Care Technician

Hackensack University Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
  • Monitoring vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Obtaining patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answering patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisting nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in healthcare setting.
  • Enhancing patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Monitoring, tracking, and conveying important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisting with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintaining clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Fostering strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.

Certified Nursing Aide

Careone At Morris Assisted Living
08.2007 - 06.2022
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Maintained complete confidentiality with patient information to provide professional, secure medical services.
  • Assisted patients in maintaining their independence by encouraging self-care activities appropriate for their abilities.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and special needs patients.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.

Certified Home Health Aide

Sunrise Senior Living
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
  • Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Certification - Phlebotomy

CDE Career Institute
Paterson, NJ
02.2023

Certification - Medication Aide

Com Tech Institute
East Orange, NJ
04.2021

Certification - Critical Care Nursing

(CHHA)
E&S Academy, Elizabeth
01.2010

GED -

Juaben Secondary School
Ghana, Eastern Region
09.1991

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Computer Skills
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Active Listening
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Specimen handling
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient Observation
  • Blood Glucose Testing
  • Infection control standards

Certification

  • Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
  • BLS
  • CPR
  • Medication Aide Certificate
  • Certified Phlebotomy Tech

Certification

English......... Fluent

Timeline

Quest Diagnostics

Hackensack UMC
01.2024 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Hackensack University Medical Center
05.2022 - Current

Certified Home Health Aide

Sunrise Senior Living
07.2020 - 08.2021

Certified Nursing Aide

Careone At Morris Assisted Living
08.2007 - 06.2022

Certification - Phlebotomy

CDE Career Institute

Certification - Medication Aide

Com Tech Institute

Certification - Critical Care Nursing

(CHHA)

GED -

Juaben Secondary School

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