Agnes Ayin
Cranbury,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated New Graduate Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Private Practice
Monroe, NJ
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
Nurse Extern
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
Hamilton, NJ
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assessed patient blood glucose and vital signs, such as temperature and blood pressure
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulation.
- Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare team members and patients and families.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress towards goals.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Supported clinical staff during diagnostic tests or surgical procedures.
- Transported patients from one unit to another using proper safety techniques.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention.
- Employed strong infection control procedures and isolation strategies to minimize spread of communicable diseases.
- Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for testing.
Patient Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJ05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Information Studies
University of Ghana
Legon05-2015
Skills
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Medical Hygiene Management
- Emotional support and companionship
- Nutritional Meal Planning and Preparation
- Range Of Motion Exercises
- Maintaining Patient Safety
- Patient Monitoring and support
- Infectious Disease Protocols
- Terminally Ill Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Active Listening Skills
- Vital Sign Assessment and Documentation
- Sbar Communication
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa
- The National Leadership Society
- Alpha Delta Nu Honors society for nurses
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023
Patient Care Technician
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
05.2022 - 12.2022
Home Health Aide
Private Practice
08.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Information Studies
University of Ghana