Ishmail Sankoh
Brook Park,MN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nurse Aide with extensive experience at Dulleshealth And Rehabilitation Center, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance residents' emotional well-being through strong relationship building and effective communication. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity while implementing infection control measures and providing mobility assistance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Aide
Dulleshealth And Rehabilitation Center
Herndon, VA
01.2018 - 10.2025
- Provided compassionate personal care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, maintaining compliance with health regulations and protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare teams.
- Trained new aides on best practices for resident care, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Developed strong relationships with residents, enhancing their emotional well-being and overall experience at the center.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing the risk of cross-contamination in patient areas.
- Maximized privacy during personal care activities by utilizing appropriate drapes or curtains and maintaining a respectful demeanor.
- Reduced risk of injury for both patients and staff members through proper utilization of assistive devices during transfers or exercise routines.
- Promoted emotional support for patients and their families by actively listening and empathizing with their concerns during difficult times.
- Prevented complications from arising due to immobility by performing range-of-motion exercises on bedridden patients regularly.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by following infection control protocols.
- Prevented pressure ulcers on bedridden patients through regular repositioning, skin assessments, and reporting any concerns to the supervising nurse promptly.
- Supported quality of life for patients by engaging in meaningful conversations, therapeutic activities, and providing companionship during free time.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maralex Health Education Services
Alexandria, VA09-2014
Skills
- Reliable team player
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
- Safety precautions
- Patient relationship building
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Geriatric care
- Maintaining privacy
- Companionship and emotional support
- Mobility assistance
Timeline
Certified Nurse Aide
Dulleshealth And Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Maralex Health Education Services