Abigail Baffour
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Associate with extensive experience at NYC Health + Hospitals Jacobi Medical Center. Skilled in patient mobility assistance, direct patient care, vital signs monitoring, infection control, and team collaboration. Dedicated to promoting patient comfort, safety, and positive health outcomes while supporting healthcare professionals in fast-paced clinical environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate
NYC Health + Hospitals JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER
The Bronx
02.2021 - Current
- Assist patients with mobility, transfers, ambulation, repositioning, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Provide direct patient care and support, ensuring patient comfort and safety in treatment environments.
- Record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, and other patient information accurately.
- Assist healthcare professionals with medical procedures and documentation.
- Monitor patient vital signs and report changes in condition to nursing staff for timely intervention.
Patient Care Technician
BronxCare Health System
The Bronx
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided direct patient care and support, ensuring comfort and safety in treatment environments.
- Assisted healthcare professionals with medical procedures and documentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and treatment procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ADUM MEDICAL CENTER
The Bronx
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and diagnostic testing.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized patient care plans.
- Recorded and assessed patient vital signs to ensure accurate health tracking.
- Provided high-quality personal care services including bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NYPatient Care Technician Program
ABC Training Center
The Bronx, NYSkills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CPR and First Aid
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Mobility Assistance
- Infection Control
- Patient Positioning
- Team Collaboration
- Elder Care
- Daily Charting
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Specimen Collection
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Feeding Assistance
- Documentation
- Customer Service
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Multiple Priorities Management
Certification
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
NYC Health + Hospitals JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER
02.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
BronxCare Health System
03.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
ADUM MEDICAL CENTER
05.2015 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bronx Community College
Patient Care Technician Program
ABC Training Center