ASANA YUSSIF
Newark,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate new grad Registered Nurse, with progressive career history in direct patient care, as a Patient Care Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide. With experience in care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student Per Diem PCA
Englewood Hospital
Englewood, NJ
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs, weight, and recording intake and outtake information.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Overnight Direct Support Staff
Community Access Unlimited
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with adjusting to hospital procedures and helped each thrive in highly structured settings.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Certified Home Health Aide
Caring People
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments and cleaning personal spaces
Certified Home Health Aide
HomeWell Senior Care
12.2015 - 08.2017
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
Education
No Degree - General Science
Essex County College
Newark, NJBachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana05.2010
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- MS Office
- First Aid/CPR
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
Certification
Board Certified Registered Nurse (RN), 2023
Basic Life Support (BLS), 2021
Timeline
Nursing Student Per Diem PCA
Englewood Hospital
06.2022 - 02.2023
Overnight Direct Support Staff
Community Access Unlimited
09.2018 - 03.2020
Certified Home Health Aide
Caring People
10.2017 - 08.2018
Certified Home Health Aide
HomeWell Senior Care
12.2015 - 08.2017
No Degree - General Science
Essex County College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Ghana