Borkor Tawiah Bortey
Bronx,USA
Summary
Committed to providing compassionate support and ensuring safety standards in patient care settings. Professional in patient care with strong background in supporting medical teams and ensuring patient comfort. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Known for reliability, adaptability, and focus on achieving positive outcomes through teamwork and communication. Prepared to contribute effectively to dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate
MONTERIORE MEDICAL CENTER
600 East 233rd Bronx New York 10466
01.2024 - Current
- Supported patient care by monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily activities, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic medical record systems for efficient data retrieval.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with various diagnostic procedures such as drawing blood samples, obtaining EKG readings, and collecting urine specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily interactions.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information following HIPAA guidelines while discussing cases with healthcare professionals or family members involved in the treatment plan.
- Optimized patient outcomes by working closely with registered nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
Home Health Aide
PREFERRED HOME CARE OF NEW YORK
10.2018 - 12.2023
- Perform most of the essential healthcare tasks for my patients according to their care plan; (bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, etc.)
- Implemented effective communication strategies to report client progress and changes in condition.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
Patient Escort
SPLIT ROCK NURSING & REHABILITATION
3525 Baychester Ave Bronx New 10466
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted patients with mobility and transportation throughout facility to ensure timely access to medical services.
- Monitored patient comfort during transport, addressing needs to promote a positive experience.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing friendly and empathetic assistance during transports.
Education
Certification - Home Health Aide
ABC TRAINING CENTER
Bronx, New YorkCertification - Advance Nurses Aide Certification EKG/Phlebotomy
ABC TRAINING CENTER
Bronx, New York05-2025
Certification - Certified Nurse Aide, NYS Certified
ABC TRAINING CENTER
Bronx, New York11-2024
Vocational School - undefined
RAMINA WEAR DESIGING SCHOOL
Ghana, W/Africa01-2001
High School Diploma - undefined
EBENEZER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Ghana, W/Africa01-1999
Skills
- Care plan management
- Database coordination
- Daily living support
- Multitasking
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- First aid and safety
- HIPAA compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient education
- Phlebotomy techniques
Certification
- (BLS) Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
- 8/26/2023 - 8/26/2025
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
MONTERIORE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2024 - Current
Patient Escort
SPLIT ROCK NURSING & REHABILITATION
02.2021 - 06.2022
Home Health Aide
PREFERRED HOME CARE OF NEW YORK
10.2018 - 12.2023
Certification - Home Health Aide
ABC TRAINING CENTER
Certification - Advance Nurses Aide Certification EKG/Phlebotomy
ABC TRAINING CENTER
Certification - Certified Nurse Aide, NYS Certified
ABC TRAINING CENTER
Vocational School - undefined
RAMINA WEAR DESIGING SCHOOL
High School Diploma - undefined
EBENEZER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL