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Emem Appah
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate and certified Nurse Assistant with experience in caring for physically and mentally challenged patients. Offers social and emotional support to enhance patient morale and promote comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene tasks, including showering and incontinence care. Dedicated to providing high-quality care and ensuring the well-being of individuals under supervision.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Medical Center (UMC)
11.2021 - Current
- Assist patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Check patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation every four hours during a 12-hour shift.
- Promote good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reposition patients every 2 hours to avoid the development of pressure ulcers.
- Support patient mobility efforts to aid in recovery, encourage independence, and uphold dignity.
- Help patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevent cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transport patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Respond to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets and chokes.
- Change linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Monitor and recorded patient intake and output to ensure proper hydration.
- Assist ICU nurses with patient care, ensuring a high standard of medical support.
- Check bedridden patients for accidents, providing necessary care to keep them clean and dry.
- Assist nurses in providing care for patients with tracheostomies and ventilators.
- Monitor and report any irregularities in patients' vital signs, skin, and condition changes to the nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Vista Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Facilitated clear communication with mentally challenged patients by speaking slowly and distinctly.
- Prevented conflicts from escalating by referring issues to coworkers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Heights Of Summerlin
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient alarm calls promptly and answer to needs as best as possible.
- Pivot transfer or use the Hoyer lift to transfer patient from bed to wheelchair and wheelchair to bed.
- Checked on patients every two hours, and turned and repositioned bedridden ones every two hours.
- Passed ice and water and encouraged patients to drink to maintain hydration.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Used mobility devices like wheelchair equipment to transport patients to dinning area, activity room, salon or the the van.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Torrey Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Conducted checks on patient vitals, including blood pressure, pulse oximeter and heart rate.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Responded to patient call alarms and assisted with thier needs, as best as possible.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cleaned bedridden patients after an accident and reposition every two hours for comfort and to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Observed any abnormality and report such to the nurse immediately.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Used mobility devices such as wheelchair, shower chair, shower bed equipment to transport patients to the shower room.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Filled up water pitchers, and encouraged to drink in order to maintain hydration.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center of Las Vegas
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Conducted checks on patient vitals, including blood pressure, Pulse oximeter and heart rate.
- Passed ice and water, encouraged them to drink to maintain hydration.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Responded to patient call alarms and answer to requests in the best possible manner.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cleaned bedridden patients after an accident and reposition every two hours to maintain comfort and avoid pressure ulcers.
- Managed and maintained tidiness in patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nurse Assistant
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05-2015
Skills
- BLS Certified
- Patient relations and communication
- Calm and level-headed under pressure
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Assisting with personal grooming
Certification
- CNA License 05/04/2015 - 08/03/2026
Interests
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Medical Center (UMC)
11.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Vista Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Heights Of Summerlin
10.2017 - 04.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Torrey Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center of Las Vegas
05.2015 - 01.2016
- CNA License 05/04/2015 - 08/03/2026
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nurse Assistant
College of Southern Nevada
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