AHOU AGATHE KONAN
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare professionals with over 3 years of experience in patient care like feeding, bathing, dressing.. Fluent in French and English, possessing exceptional communication, leadership and collaboration skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Asbury Park Nursing Rehabilitation Center
SACRAMENTO, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and wellness practices.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Carmichael
Sacramento, CA
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Providing great patient care.
- Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
- Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
- Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
- Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
- Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
- Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
- Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
- Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
- Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.
Caregiver
Carlton Senior Living
Sacramento, CA
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisting with personal care, which may include bathroom functions, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating.
- Following a prescribed healthcare plan, which may include assisting with exercise and administering medication.
- Ensuring the client’s home is organized according to their needs and that safety measures are in place. You may also be expected to assist with some light housework.
- Providing emotional support and encouragement to perform necessary tasks.
- Providing mobility assistance may be required, for example helping the client in and out of bed, a chair, or a wheelchair.
- Transporting or escorting the client to medical and other appointments.
- Monitoring and reporting changes in health, behavior, and needs.
Education
Other - ESL
American River College
Sacramento, CA11.2025
Associate - Economy
Universite Felix Houphouet Boigny de Cocody
cote d'ivoire10.2018
High school or equivalent - General study
Lycee Moderne Abidjan
cote d'ivoire07.2014
Skills
- Measuring Vitals signs
- Handling a bedpan
- Oral care
- Perineal care
- Repositioning patient
- Feeding patient
- Interpersonal skills
- Managing patient care
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Asbury Park Nursing Rehabilitation Center
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Carmichael
07.2023 - 10.2025
Caregiver
Carlton Senior Living
05.2021 - 12.2023
Other - ESL
American River College
Associate - Economy
Universite Felix Houphouet Boigny de Cocody
High school or equivalent - General study
Lycee Moderne Abidjan