ELSIE KWAPONG-AYENSU
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
3 Grand Street, Port Jervis,NY
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Summary
•Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with 9 years of experience in Nursing Home settings.
•Interacts with patients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations.
•Service-focused Healthcare professional offering excellent patient-care and charting skills.
•Talented at attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Certified In Nursing.
•Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with 5 years of 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.
• Enthusiastic CNA eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Health Industry.
Overview
3
3
Certificates
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
BON SECOUR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
PORT JERVIS , NY
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
MORNINGSIDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION
BRONX, NY
2015.Jun - 2024.Apr
- Answer call lights and support patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participate in dayroom fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Promote good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Oversee and maintain patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Gather dietary information, assist with feeding and monitor intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Evaluate patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Support ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitate activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transport patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Deliver individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations.
- Check patient vitals such as temperature and blood pressure to stay on top of symptoms and keep Supervisors, Unit Managers or RNs/LPNs informed of changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
06.1995 - 06.1998
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING - NURSING
10.2020 - 03.2023
Skills
Efficient and reliable team player
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Certification
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant - BON SECOUR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
04.2021 - Current
MERRIT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING, NURSING
10.2020 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - MORNINGSIDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION
2015.Jun - 2024.Apr
TAKORADI UNIVERSITY - High School Diploma,
06.1995 - 06.1998
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