Abigail Adarkwah
McKinney,TX
Summary
Compassionate health care professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 8+ years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience in handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Four winds hospital
Katonah, NY
10.2017 - 05.2025
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
- Selected and compiled relevant information and resources for clients to support individuals in overcoming mental and emotional problems.
- Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care strategies.
- Maintained a safe environment by following hospital safety protocols consistently.
- Identified potential warning signs of suicide risk among patients who are at high risk for self-harm.
- Adapted therapeutic approaches based on each patient's unique needs and preferences.
- Promoted independence by assisting and supervising clients while completing daily living activities.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Developed strategies for managing stress, anger and other challenging behaviors in a therapeutic setting.
- Reviewed records to evaluate mental or physical condition of client or patient.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Five Borough Agency
Brooklyn, MN
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Alfred State College
Alfred, NY05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Science Education
SUNY College of Agriculture & Technology At Morrisville
Morrisville, NY05.2009
High School Diploma -
Dewitt Clinton High School
Bronx, NY06.2006
Skills
- Behavioral monitoring
- Crisis intervention
- Patient documentation
- Therapeutic techniques
- Quick problem solver
- ADL assistance
- Multicultural competence
- Collecting vital signs
- Client goal planning
- Charting expertise
- Collaborative in team work
- Good communication skills
- De-escalation technique
- Building rapport with clients
- Maintaining safety environment
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
Four winds hospital
10.2017 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Five Borough Agency
05.2014 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Alfred State College
Associate of Applied Science - Science Education
SUNY College of Agriculture & Technology At Morrisville
High School Diploma -
Dewitt Clinton High School