Gaby Torkornoo
Columbus,OH
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Kettering Health Network
Beaverreek, US
08.2022 - Current
- Obtaining vital signs , height and weight .
- Assisting patients with person daily cares, such as bathing, ( bed bath, oral hygiene, etc)
- Turning and repositioning patients, provide emotional support to patients and families.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care
- Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Performed duties according to established policies and procedures while adhering to safety regulations.
- Answered call lights promptly; responded appropriately to requests from patients or family members.
- Served meals to patients ensuring proper nutrition according to dietary restrictions.
- Documents patient intake and output
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing as directed by RN
Direct Support Professional
Grace Works Enhanced Living
US, US
01.2016 - 04.2021
- Monitored and assisted with daily living activities, bathing, grooming and room care.
- Delivered personal care and support aligned with individual support plans.
- Applied and upheld standard precautions and procedures used for infection control.
- Administered medications and set up reminders for clients in alignment with medication administration record.
- Participated in staff meetings and in-service trainings to keep abreast of new company developments and protocols.
- Cooked meals based on nutritional requirements and special diets.
- Provided companionship throughout day, engaging clients in conversation and activities.
- Cooked healthy, balanced meals and snacks to meet the individual client's dietary needs.
- Assisted clients with bathing and dressing to promote good personal hygiene.
- Maintained safe and clean patient environment.
- Provided guidance to clients in order to help them achieve their goals and objectives related to independent living skills.
- Maintained accurate records of client data including incident reports, progress notes, treatment plans.
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks such as hygiene, meal preparation, dressing, grooming, housekeeping duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Accra High School
Skills
- Customer service
- Professionalism
- Obtaining vital signs
- infection control procedures
- patient documentation
- emotional support provision
- team collaboration
- effective communication
- time management
- detail-oriented observation
- problem solving
- Re-Positioning patients
- Catheter change and preparation
- Responding to emergencies
- Bathing assistance
- Blood glucose testing
- Specimen collection
- Reliable team player
- Urinary catheter care
- Basic life support
- Adaptable
Certification
CNA certification
- First Aid/CPR
- BLS
References
Professional References
757) 493-1853-Diane Waggoner , Charge Nurse Soin Medical Center , Beavercreek, OH
919-599-0574- Tess Gonzalez. Charge Nurse , Soin Medical Center , Beavercreek, OH
Personal Reference
Wendy Wilson-(937) 681-533— Friend
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Kettering Health Network
08.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Grace Works Enhanced Living
01.2016 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Accra High School