Florence Gyasi
Plymouth,MN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with over 19 years of experience in direct patient care and safety protocol adherence. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, medication administration, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient comfort and well-being. Recognized for strong documentation skills and commitment to maintaining patient dignity and privacy.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
06.2006 - 07.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- 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.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Provided residents with drinking water to ensure hydration. and nourishment to residents.
- Accurately documented patient information in electronic health records.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Documented patient information accurately, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care within the healthcare team.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Ensured clean and safe environments for optimal patient care.
- Maintained clean and safe environments for patient care.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents in walking safely to promote mobility. with or without self-help devices.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness strategies.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to support patient treatment plans.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on a frequent basis.
- Prepared patients for surgery by shaving and draping them appropriately. patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Prepared patients for surgery by shaving and draping them appropriately. patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - CNA
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN03-2003
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Medication administration
- Safety protocol adherence
- Patient care support
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Admitting support
- Maintaining privacy
- Medication assistance
- Patient lifting
- Patient documentation
- Observing responses
- Collecting vital signs
- Healthcare ethics
- Blood glucose testing
- Specimen collection
- Quality assurance
- Lifting capability
- Infection control procedures
- End-of-life care
- Specimen collection
- Patient coordination
- Complex problem-solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Safety precautions
- Patient relations
- Care plan implementation
- Trustworthy companion
- Supporting personal needs
- Performing patient intakes
- Quality control
- Collaborative caregiver
- Respiratory equipment training
- Urinary catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Bedside manner
- Mobility assistance
- Nutritional support
- Medical terminology
- Family education
- G-tube care
- Direct patient care
- Inpatient care
- Stress management
- Feeding support
- Positioning patients
Certification
- 472412684
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
06.2006 - 07.2025
Associate of Applied Science - CNA
North Hennepin Community College