Esther Ntiamoah
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at West Hollywood Healthcare Center, excelling in patient education and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to provide emotional support and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality care. Committed to maintaining safety and compliance with HIPAA regulations while fostering patient independence through self-care techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
WEST HOLLYWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER
Hawthorne, California
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
CNA REGISTRY
DAY & NIGHT HEALTHCARE SERVICES
HAWTHORNE , California
07.2022 - Current
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
PYSCHE NURSE
Pantang Psychiatric Hospital Ghana
LEGON , ACCRA
05.2016 - 11.2021
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Education
CNA LICENSE - NURSING
DEFAG NURSING SCHOOL
MANCHESTER CA 12-2022
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient documentation
- Customer service
- Emotional support
- Infection control
- Vital sign monitoring
- Collaboration skills
- Body mechanics
- Safety procedures
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient observation
- Self-care techniques
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Crisis response
- Rehabilitative assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Toileting assistance
- Active listening
- Bathing assistance
- Basic life support
- Patient transfers
- Infection control practices
- Vital signs monitoring
- Cultural sensitivity
- Lifting and transferring
- Health monitoring
Timeline
CNA
WEST HOLLYWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER
09.2024 - Current
CNA REGISTRY
DAY & NIGHT HEALTHCARE SERVICES
07.2022 - Current
PYSCHE NURSE
Pantang Psychiatric Hospital Ghana
05.2016 - 11.2021
CNA LICENSE - NURSING
DEFAG NURSING SCHOOL
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