Andrea Danquah
Chico,CA
Summary
Soon-to-be registered nurse with about 8 years of CNA experience, dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence -based care and eager to contribute to a healthcare team focused on patient safety and well-being. Seeking a RN position on CVU where I can apply and expand my nursing skills to provide patient-centered care for critically ill patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA, CVU
Enloe Health
09.2018 - Current
- Enhancing patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisting patients with basic patient care needs, including bathing, grooming, feeding and toileting in a critical care unit.
- Accurately monitoring and recording vital signs and reporting changes in patient status to the nursing team.
- Recognizing potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrive.
- Conducting regular patient safety checks, repositioning patients to prevent pressure ulcers and assisting in fall prevention.
- Supporting nurses in patient procedures such as wound dressing, catheter care, pre-operative prepping and post-operative care.
- Assisting in training new nursing assistants, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
CNA
Chico Care Center
11.2016 - 09.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, recording vital signs, weights, intake and outputs and answering calls.
- Provided postmortem care.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Butte College
Oroville, CA12-2024
Biology
Dominican University Of California
San Rafael, CA05-2014
Languages
Fante (Language in West Africa)
Native or Bilingual
Twi (Language in West Africa)
Limited Working
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
CNA, CVU
Enloe Health
09.2018 - Current
CNA
Chico Care Center
11.2016 - 09.2018
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Butte College
Biology
Dominican University Of California