Gifty Abrokwah
HUNTINGTON STATION,NY
Summary
Motivated ans compassionate LPN graduate with a background that includes strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in patient care, eager to utilized the knowledge and practical gained during clinical rotation. Ready to use and develop skills in patient communication and basic clinical tasks in Licensed Practical Nurse role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stony Brook University Hospital
07.2017 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety and utilize therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Personal Care Aide
Attentive Care Service
03.2014 - 11.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for increased comfort and quality of life.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients, reducing health risks and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
Education
Certificate - License Practical Nurse
Suffolk County Community College
Riverhead, NY12-2024
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Basic life support
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Urinary catheter care
- Transfer techniques
- Geriatric care
- Colostomy care
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - (Pending) Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Mandated Reporter Training
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stony Brook University Hospital
07.2017 - Current
Personal Care Aide
Attentive Care Service
03.2014 - 11.2017
- CPR/AED Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - (Pending) Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Mandated Reporter Training
Certificate - License Practical Nurse
Suffolk County Community College
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