Giftye Chowoe
Coon Rapids,MN
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, ensuring smooth operations and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and focused on achieving results through compassionate patient interactions and effective communication. Prepared to contribute positively to healthcare teams and patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
North Memorial Hospital
Robbinsdale, MN
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and support during daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting abnormalities to healthcare team.
- Educated patients on basic health management practices, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Trained and mentored new nursing assistants in procedural compliance and patient interaction techniques.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Direct Support Professional
Dependable Home Health Care
St. Paul, MN
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Provided individualized support to clients, enhancing daily living activities and promoting independence.
- Advocated for client rights, ensuring access to necessary resources and services within the community.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Home Health Aide (Live-in)
Homecare Solutions
Plymouth, MN
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Monitored client health metrics, promptly reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare Staffing
Bloomington, MN
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Streamlined workflow processes by implementing efficient practices for patient mobility and assistance tasks.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring comfort and dignity while providing compassionate care throughout stays.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
Nursing Assistant
M Health Fairview (Southdale Hospital)
Edina, MN
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Program
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Anoka, MNAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN05.2023
Nursing Assistant Certification
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN12.2019
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient relationship building
- Catheter care
Certification
- CPR/BLS certified August 2021
- Nursing Assistant certified December 2019
- PCA certified May 2017
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Dependable Home Health Care
01.2024 - 12.2025
Nursing Assistant
North Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide (Live-in)
Homecare Solutions
09.2022 - 03.2023
Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare Staffing
09.2022 - 03.2023
Nursing Assistant
M Health Fairview (Southdale Hospital)
04.2021 - 09.2022
Nursing Assistant Certification
Hennepin Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing Program
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Normandale Community College