Felicia Adusei
Houston,TX
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Texas Children Hospital
10.1999 - 08.2022
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Nurse Assistant
Senior Meadows
03.1995 - 04.1999
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accuracy and ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Educated patients on proper post-discharge care instructions, reducing readmission rates and promoting long-term health outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in nursing assistance practices.
Midwife
Okomfo Anokye Hospital
09.1980 - 05.1995
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods.
- Enhanced continuity of care by collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians and nurses.
- Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques.
- Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation support and guidance to new mothers.
- Provided high-quality preconception counseling for optimal health prior to pregnancy, enhancing future pregnancies outcomes.
- Streamlined clinical processes through efficient scheduling, documentation, and coordination of care among team members.
- Developed individualized birth plans in collaboration with expectant mothers to ensure personalized care aligned with their preferences.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
CNA Class/Program
Houston, TXMidwifery Certification - Nursing Midwifery
Midwifery
Ghana (West Africa)05.1980
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Observing Responses
- Care Plan Implementation
- Patient-Focused Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Conducting Intakes
- Quality Assurance
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Indirect Patient Care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Twi
Native or Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Texas Children Hospital
10.1999 - 08.2022
Nurse Assistant
Senior Meadows
03.1995 - 04.1999
Midwife
Okomfo Anokye Hospital
09.1980 - 05.1995
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
CNA Class/Program
Midwifery Certification - Nursing Midwifery
Midwifery
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