BRIGIDE GBADAM
RENTON,WA
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
American Home Care
SEATLE, WA
05.2022 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
CNA
Concierge Care
Oxford, FL
01.2019 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
CNA
ALWAYS AT HOME CARE
Portland, OR
06.2004 - 03.2010
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
CNA
GENERATIONS HOME CARE
Portland, OR
01.2003 - 03.2010
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
GED -
OREGON STATE BOARD oF EDUCATION
Portland, OR08.2008
Associate of Arts - BOOK KEEPING
TOTTENHAM COLLEGE oF TECHNOLOGY
LONDON. UNITED KINGDOM.05.1988
High School Diploma -
OUR LADY oF APOSTLES
HO. VOLTA REGION. GHANA05.1981
Skills
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Vital Signs Collection
- Observation Documentation
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Bedsore Prevention
- Linen Replacements
- Surgical Preparation
- Emotional and Social Support
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Nutrition and Diet
- Caregiver Relations
- Needs Determination
- Fluid Measurement
- Feeding Assistance
- Medications Familiarity
- Responding to Emergencies
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Basic Life Support
- Respiratory Failure
- Recording Vital Signs
- Laboratory Testing
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- EMR Systems
- Preparing Meals
- Monitoring Fluids
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Conducting Intakes
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Observing Responses
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Oral Hygiene
- Patient-Focused Care
- Diagnosing Failures
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Medication Assistance
- Documenting Behaviors
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Transporting Patients
- Universal Precautions
- Collecting Specimens
- Emotional Intelligence
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Alcohol Rubs
- Exercise Planning
- Documenting Activities
- Patient Vital Taking
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Patient Massage
- Biohazard Disposal
- Catheter Care
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- First Aid Certification
- Personal Care Assistance
- Dietary Needs
- Infection Prevention and Control
- EMR Updating
- ADLs Assistance
- Bathing and Dressing
- Consistent Follow Through
- Preparing Devices
- Bed Transfers
- Phlebotomy Training
- Patient Safety Management
- Managing Routines
- Patient Feeding
- Quality Patient Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Calm Under Stress
- CNA Certification
- Facilitating Change
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Care Monitoring
- Quality Education
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Health Insurance Verification
- Wound Care
- Proper Staffing
- Intercultural Competence
- Assisted Living
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Memory Improvement
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Italian
Full Professional
Timeline
CNA
American Home Care
05.2022 - Current
CNA
Concierge Care
01.2019 - Current
CNA
ALWAYS AT HOME CARE
06.2004 - 03.2010
CNA
GENERATIONS HOME CARE
01.2003 - 03.2010
GED -
OREGON STATE BOARD oF EDUCATION
Associate of Arts - BOOK KEEPING
TOTTENHAM COLLEGE oF TECHNOLOGY
High School Diploma -
OUR LADY oF APOSTLES
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