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David Sankoh

Columbus

Summary

Compassionate STNA with extensive experience at Dublin Post Active, skilled in patient transfers and electronic charting. Demonstrated excellence in end-of-life care and fall prevention, ensuring patient dignity and safety. Recognized for effectively managing challenging behaviors and fostering positive relationships through empathetic communication. Committed to delivering high-quality support in diverse healthcare settings.

Skilled healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, consistently contributing to team success. Expertise includes patient assistance, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining clean and safe environment. Recognized for strong communication, empathy, and results-driven approach.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

STNA

Dublin Post Active
2025 - Current
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
  • Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
  • Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

STNA

Friendship Village Dublin
2008 - 2018
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently completing assigned tasks on time.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
  • Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

STNA

Minamyer Residential Care Services
2008 - 2012
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
  • Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
  • Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Customer Service Representative

Rite Rug Flooring
2006 - 2008
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

STNA

Columbus Colony Elderly Care
2003 - 2008
  • Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
  • Administered basic first aid when necessary, prioritizing patient well-being above all else.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

GED -

Brotherhood Sierra Leone
West Africa
01-1998

Skills

  • End-of-life care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Dressing assistance
  • Bathing assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Patient transfers
  • Fall prevention
  • Toileting assistance
  • Bedside manner
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate

Timeline

STNA

Dublin Post Active
2025 - Current

STNA

Friendship Village Dublin
2008 - 2018

STNA

Minamyer Residential Care Services
2008 - 2012

Customer Service Representative

Rite Rug Flooring
2006 - 2008

STNA

Columbus Colony Elderly Care
2003 - 2008

GED -

Brotherhood Sierra Leone

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