Bernard Ackah-Miezah

CNA

Favorite Health Staffing

Albany, New York

07.2021 - Current

Provided compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily living activities.
Monitored vital signs, ensuring timely reporting to nursing staff.
Assisted with patient mobility, promoting independence and comfort.
Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Supported the implementation of care plans under nursing supervision.
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.