Fatou Sow
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Adept CNA with proven expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring, honed at Goodwin House Alexandria. Demonstrates exceptional compassion and empathy, enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive and personalized care. Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, contributing to a safe and trustful healthcare environment. Recognized for excellence in supporting patient independence and dignity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Goodwin House Alexandria
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
CNA
Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
None - Math, French.
Madina Ecole
Guin, AL04.2006
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
- End of life care
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Direct Patient Care
- Supporting personal needs
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Ambulation Assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Responding to emergencies
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient relationship building
- Light Housekeeping
- Inpatient Care
- Maintaining privacy
- Adaptable
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Vital signs
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- CPR/AED
- Catheter Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Oral Hygiene
- Client documentation
- Heavy Lifting
- First Aid Certification
- Infection Control
- Bedsore Prevention
Fatou sow
Thank you
Timeline
CNA
Goodwin House Alexandria
03.2024 - Current
CNA
Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
07.2022 - Current
None - Math, French.
Madina Ecole
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