Abigail Bonsu
Elkton,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
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.
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurelwood Healthcare Center
Elkton, MD
04.2023 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elkton Rehabilitation Center
Elkton, Maryland
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment after responding to call lights.
- Promoted personal hygiene through assistance with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked vitals including temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels for accurate health monitoring.
- Delivered individualized care by documenting observations and administering treatments as needed.
- Assisted with feeding while monitoring intake to help patients meet nutritional goals.
- Cared for residents in assisted living, ensuring high-quality support tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitated ambulation and physical therapy by conducting planned exercise routines for improved mobility.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms, group areas, and nurse stations to enhance overall environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Edison Care
Brooklyn , New York
06.2010 - 12.2016
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
Education
Nursing
Union County College
Cranford, NJCamden County College
Blackwood, NJSkills
- Needs Determination
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Fluid Measurement
- Bedsore Prevention
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Caregiver Relations
- Vital Signs Collection
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Mobility Assistance
- Emotional and Social Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Observation Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- CPR Certification
- CNA Certification
- Willingness to Learn
- Care Monitoring
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- American heart association ( BLS certification)
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurelwood Healthcare Center
04.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elkton Rehabilitation Center
12.2020 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Edison Care
06.2010 - 12.2016
Camden County College
Nursing
Union County College