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
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
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.
Home Health Aide Assistant
Americare Senior Living
Brooklyn, NY
2014 - 2016
- Provided compassionate personal care to enhance client well-being and daily living activities.
- Assisted with medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in clients' health status to healthcare professionals.
- Developed tailored care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams.
- Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene routines, enhancing their overall quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections or accidents.
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
Personal Information
Education and Training
other,other,other
Certification
Home Health Aide
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
Home Health Aide Assistant
Americare Senior Living
2014 - 2016