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Afia Mensah-Boahen

Dublin,OH

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with strong skills in patient safety management and effective communication. Proven ability to assist patients with daily living activities while ensuring compliance with safety protocols, enhancing patient well-being and comfort.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ohio Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Dublin, Ohio
02.2024 - 08.2025
  • Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Maintained electronic patient records and documentation accurately.
  • Adhered to safety protocols while ensuring cleanliness in patient environments.
  • Responded to call lights promptly, addressing patient needs efficiently.
  • Observed unusual symptoms and reported changes to charge nurse.
  • Served meals and assisted patients with feeding as needed.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics for turning and repositioning residents.

GNA

Careplus Home Health
Rockville, Maryland
05.2020 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated daily living activities for patients with self-care challenges and mobility limitations.
  • Maintained cleanliness by changing linens, ensuring fresh environments for patient health.
  • Supported nursing staff in daily rounds, accurately documenting vital signs and responding to calls.
  • Assisted patients with self-feeding and provided feeding support based on individual requirements.
  • Recorded patient information in charts and communicated updates to interdisciplinary care teams.
  • Ensured patient privacy through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations.
  • Responded to patient call signals and lights to assess needs promptly.

GNA

Rockville Nursing Home
05.2018 - 10.2019
  • Facilitated daily living activities for patients with limited mobility and self-care needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented patient information in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff during daily rounds, responding to calls and ensuring timely care.
  • Managed personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation for patients requiring support.
  • Changed linens regularly to maintain cleanliness and promote patient health.
  • Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior to report to medical team.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics for safe patient lifts and transfers.
  • Supported self-feeding initiatives tailored to individual patient requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana
07.2010

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient safety management
  • Supply chain maintenance
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Daily living assistance
  • Empathy and compassionate care
  • Bed making and linen changes
  • Bathing and dressing assistance
  • Support for daily needs
  • Clinical teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills
  • Infection control procedures
  • Time management strategies
  • Care team collaboration
  • Range of motion exercises
  • End-of-life care support

Languages

English
Professional

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Geriatric Nursing Assistant

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ohio Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2024 - 08.2025

GNA

Careplus Home Health
05.2020 - 12.2023

GNA

Rockville Nursing Home
05.2018 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

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