Gifty Owusu
Worcester,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Patient Care Technician 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
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Certification
Work History
CNA
Mount Sinai Hospital, The Child Life and Creative
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Patient Care Technician
Alvita Care
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
CNA Student
Rego Park Health Center
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Successfully performed designated functions under the supervision of a licensed CNA
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, reducing the risk of infection and falls.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic care.
- Supported patient mobility by utilizing appropriate assistive devices such as lifts or gait belts during transfers or ambulation exercises.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working in fast-paced environments and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Education
Patient Care Technician Certification
Austin Medical Training
Forest Hills, NY10-2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Amazing Grace CNA Training
Jamaica, NY06-2024
Associate of Science -
Queensborough Community College
Oakland Gardens, NY06-2018
High School Diploma -
John Bowne High School
New York, NY06-2016
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Compassionate communication
Certification
- Certified Patient Care Assistant/Associate (CPCA/CPCT/A)/Nurse Tech certification- National Healthcareer Association for various patient care roles.
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
CNA
Mount Sinai Hospital, The Child Life and Creative
08.2024 - 09.2024
Patient Care Technician
Alvita Care
08.2024 - 09.2024
CNA Student
Rego Park Health Center
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Certified Patient Care Assistant/Associate (CPCA/CPCT/A)/Nurse Tech certification- National Healthcareer Association for various patient care roles.
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Patient Care Technician Certification
Austin Medical Training
Certified Nursing Assistant
Amazing Grace CNA Training
Associate of Science -
Queensborough Community College
High School Diploma -
John Bowne High School
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