Loshonda Fungafat
Ridgewood
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional skilled in patient care and effective communication. Enhanced client well-being through compassionate support and precise assessments. Improved adherence to care plans, achieving high client satisfaction. Experienced in vital sign monitoring and medication administration, driving optimal health outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Home Health Aide
Carelink Health Care Services
Floral Park
04.2025 - Current
- Supported clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks to promote independence.
- Monitored client health status and communicated changes to healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of client care, coordinated transportation to appointments, and provided medication reminders to enhance adherence.
PCA
Xincon Home Health Care
New York
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Monitored client health to identify changes and promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Executed care plans from healthcare providers to ensure consistent delivery of quality care.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, contributing to improved client well-being.
- Partnered with family members to address and meet client needs effectively.
- Recorded client progress and care activities accurately to maintain comprehensive care documentation.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Ensured patient safety by applying appropriate lifting techniques during mobility assistance.
HHA/PCA
Partners In Care Inc.
New York
02.2018 - 05.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care, significantly improving their quality of life.
- Monitored clients' health, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions that ensured optimal care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients in their homes.
- Educated clients on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and community activities, facilitating client engagement and access to necessary services.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Access Career
Brooklyn
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms, enhancing patient care and recovery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to manage patient conditions effectively through regular testing and vitals assessments, ensuring comprehensive treatment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs to support personalized health plans.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet all needs.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Managed personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation for patients.
Security Guard
Madison Security
The Bronx
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Monitored camera and system feeds, notifying appropriate personnel of discrepancies for timely resolution.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Conducted comprehensive building and grounds patrols every [Timeframe] to identify and address security concerns.
- Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Documented theft, access violations, and other incidents in reports to enhance future security measures and responses.
Library Assistant
New Lots Public Library Branch
Brooklyn
06.2014 - 02.2018
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Promoted library services to visitors and patrons through effective communication.
- Maintained accurate records and confidentiality of library book and periodical inventory.
- Managed collection and processing of overdue fines to ensure compliance with library policies.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Processed receipt of new book, audiovisual and computer software inventory.
- Closely monitored front desk visitors to maintain secure and clean environment.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Streamlined organization of circulation desk to enhance accessibility of books and periodicals for check-out.
- Assisted patrons with library's computers and provided information on logging onto Internet.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
Arizona City, AZ 03.2025 - 04.2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication Administration
- Vital monitoring
- Dementia Care
- Condition Assessment
- Oxygen Support
- Daily living support
- Bathing Support
- Nutritional Guidance
- Dietary Support
- Dressing Changes
- Patient Massage
- Care records
- Progress tracking
- Observational reporting
- Time Management
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Compassionate care
- Vital monitoring
- Bed maintenance
- Dementia Care
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Carelink Health Care Services
04.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
03.2025 - 04.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Access Career
03.2021 - 05.2021
Security Guard
Madison Security
05.2020 - 01.2021
PCA
Xincon Home Health Care
03.2018 - 08.2023
HHA/PCA
Partners In Care Inc.
02.2018 - 05.2022
Library Assistant
New Lots Public Library Branch
06.2014 - 02.2018