Eugene Asampong-Oduro
Smith River,CA
Summary
Professional and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide with experience in patient care, hospice care, senior care nursing facilities, and private homes.
Productive and Professional Certified Phlebotomist offering several years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing, and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pelican Bay State Prison
Crescent City, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sacramento Valley Nursing
Sacramento, CA
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
02.2021 - 05.2021
Hospice Aide
Suncrest Hospice
Natomas, CA
02.2020 - 02.2021
Caregiver
Indecare, Nurse Next Door, Craigcares
Sacramento, CA
04.2011 - 12.2019
Biochemist
Ghana Health Service
Accra , Greater Accra Region
07.2004 - 02.2011
- Attended conferences and seminars related to biochemistry topics.
- Tested samples for contaminants using immunoassay techniques or other analytical methods.
- Evaluated proteins using chromatography, electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry methods.
- Operated laboratory instruments such as centrifuges, microscopes, spectrometers.
- Collaborated with other departments to design and conduct experiments and record findings.
- Conducted presentations with hospital staff on research results and analysis.
- Assessed safety methods and procedures, determining new ways to promote better workplace protections.
- Suggested proper methods for maintenance to prevent failures and minimize repair requirements.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I - Phlebotomy
College of Redwoods
Crescent City, CA04-2024
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Mary Seacole Nursing Academy
Sacramento, CA08-2018
Home Health Aide Certificate - Nursing-Hospice
Mary Seacole Nursing Academy
Sacramento, CA08-2018
Home Health Aide Certified -
Mary Seacole Nursing Academy
01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Mary Seacole Nursing Academy
01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Ghana
Legon-Accra06-2001
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana01.2001
Skills
- Compassionate
- Maintains confidentiality
- Dependable and reliable
- Communicates effectively in written and oral forms
- Flexible
- Team player
- Works harmoniously with diverse groups of people
- Organized
- Professional
- Self-motivated
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Computer literate
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Adaptable
- Quick, and fast learner
- Works well under pressure
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
- Openly accepts new concepts and challenges
- Transporting patients
- Observing responses
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control procedures
- Vital sign recording
- Documenting behaviors
- Monitoring fluids
- Collecting specimens
- Quick problem solver
- Specimen collection
- Collecting vital signs
- Trustworthy companion
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance expert
- Mobility assistance
- General housekeeping
- Safety precautions
- HIPAA compliance
- EMR / EHR
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient lifting
- Patient relationship building
- Restraint application
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Blood glucose testing
- Range of motion exercises
- Indirect patient care
- Dressing assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Direct patient care
- Toileting assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Outpatient care
- Family support and assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Recording vital signs
- Inpatient care
- Catheter change and preparation
- Activity planning
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Condition monitoring
- Meal planning
- Electronic charting
- Geriatric care
- Colostomy care
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Urinary catheter care
- Healthcare ethics
- Preparing meals
- Maintaining privacy
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical terminology
- Basic life support
- Helping with medication
- Reliable transportation
- Chronic disease management
- Sample transport
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Phlebotomy tech
- Medical records review
- Blood collection techniques
- Adaptable approach
- Patient preparation
- Supply restocking
- Patient flow management
- Quality control guidelines
- Anatomy
- Quality control
- Donor screening
- Venipuncture
- Biohazard disposal
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Sample and specimen collection
- Capillary puncture
- Specimen handling
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Patient confidentiality
- Sample storage
- Proper labeling
- Data entry
- Centrifugation
- Infection control
- Venipuncture expertise
- Hemoglobin testing
- Diagnostic testing
- Order of draw
- Documentation management
- HIPAA
- Recording data
- Health education
- Facilitating two lines for two providers simultaneously
- Ability to use the Power Chart (Cerner) program of CDCR confidently
- Suicide watch
- Operating DX80
Certification
- Home Health Aide Certified, 2018, Mary Seacole Nursing Academy
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 2018, Mary Seacole Nursing Academy
- Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, 2001, University of Ghana, Legon
- Blood Donor Organizer
Training
- Basic Life Support, 2023, Indecare in-home training
- Caregiver, 2017, Craigcares in-home training
- Caregiver, 2015, Nurse Next Door in-home training
- Caregiver, 2015, IHSS- In Home Support Services training
References
Furnished upon request
Affiliations
- Playing scrabble, ping-pong, hiking and cycling.
Languages
English
Professional
Twi
Professional
Accomplishments
- Volunteer of the month at the Sacramento Food Bank, June 2015.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pelican Bay State Prison
04.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Kaiser Permanente
02.2021 - 05.2021
Hospice Aide
Suncrest Hospice
02.2020 - 02.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sacramento Valley Nursing
06.2018 - 04.2022
Caregiver
Indecare, Nurse Next Door, Craigcares
04.2011 - 12.2019
Biochemist
Ghana Health Service
07.2004 - 02.2011
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I - Phlebotomy
College of Redwoods
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Mary Seacole Nursing Academy
Home Health Aide Certificate - Nursing-Hospice
Mary Seacole Nursing Academy
Home Health Aide Certified -
Mary Seacole Nursing Academy
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Mary Seacole Nursing Academy
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Ghana
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