Emmanuel Apraku
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Patient Safety Sitter at Sentara Hospital, skilled in patient monitoring and active listening. Enhanced patient well-being through effective communication and teamwork, contributing to a safer environment. Committed to ongoing professional development, I excel in providing exceptional care while maintaining professional boundaries and promoting mental health awareness.
Patient care professional with strong focus on safety and comfort. Adept at observing and reporting patient behavior, contributing to stable and safe environment. Known for collaboration and adaptability, highly reliable and responsive to changing needs. Demonstrates keen observational skills and empathetic communication.
Experienced with patient monitoring and ensuring safe environment. Uses effective observation techniques to maintain patient safety and comfort. Track record of strong communication and attentiveness in patient care settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Safety Sitter
Sentara Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Contributed to a positive patient experience through compassionate care and active listening during interactions with patients and their families.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient safety and the role of the sitter.
- Assisted in preventing falls and injuries by promptly responding to patient needs and requests for assistance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure optimal care delivery, addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
Personal Care Assistant
Evergrace Care Llc
04.2008 - 02.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abuakwa State College
Ghana08-2010
Skills
- Basic life support
- Reliability and punctuality
- Mental health awareness
- Professional boundaries
- Self-awareness
- Patient monitoring
- Medical terminology
- First aid proficiency
- De-escalation techniques
- Patient privacy
- Assertiveness
- Stress tolerance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
Timeline
Patient Safety Sitter
Sentara Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Evergrace Care Llc
04.2008 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Abuakwa State College
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