Akoua Gnimavo

Certified Nursing Assistant

St Marks Living

06.2024 - Current

Provided direct patient care to patient with diverse and complex medical needs.
Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and feeding.
Managed bowel and bladder programs, including incontinence care maintaining client hygiene and dignity.
Accurately measured and documented vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration). Monitored and reported changes in client condition to licensed staff.
Assisted with transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises, promoting function and reducing fall risk.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, RNs, LPNs, PTs and OTs to coordinate patient-centered care and contribute to care planning.
Demonstrated strong communication, time management, and prioritization skill in both routine care and urgent situation
Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.