Mina Acheampong
Stafford,VA
Summary
Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt to working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly master new skills.
I am a community support clinical technician working with Inova Health System as a clinical technician, and I possess compassionate bedside manners in patient care.
Proficient in Epic health records, clinical technician duties, medical administration, clerical work, phone ethics, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments.
Recent graduate from the American School of Nursing and Allied Health. Detail-oriented, and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and looking forward to making a positive impact.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Technician
Inova Health Systems
Alexandria, VA
05.2015 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care activities such as taking vital signs, administering medications, and recording patient information.
- Collected blood samples from patients for lab work.
- Completed routine and specialized procedures, and documented care in the Epic system.
- Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis.
- Performed EKG tests on patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on all medical devices prior to use, and cleaned them appropriately after use.
- Provided assistance to medical professionals with various medical procedures including suturing, wound care, splinting fractures and dressing changes.
- Kept operations in compliance with internal regulations and compliance standards through strong quality, infection and safety control procedures.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks, and blood drawing on patients for laboratory testing.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were stocked in clinical areas at all times.
- Supported efficient operations by keeping supplies organized and patients' rooms stocked.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, such as cardiac arrests, strokes, or trauma cases, while maintaining professional composure.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Documented patient medical histories accurately into electronic health record systems in Epic.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to clinical duties in order to stay abreast of current trends in healthcare industry.
- Followed key principles of asepsis to protect medical equipment from contamination during blood work.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Community Support Worker
Thrive At Home
Fairfax, VA
04.2009 - 07.2015
- Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of patient-family care.
- Participated in team meetings, providing input regarding client care plans.
- Empowered patients and families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on own behalf.
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement throughout treatment process.
- Provided support to individuals with disabilities in activities of daily living.
- Provided bedside care, administered medications, and assisted with patient treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to deliver safe, effective care.
- Monitored patients' conditions, reported changes, and documented all observations.
- Supported emotional needs and educational needs of patients and families.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
American School of Nursing & Allied Health
Woodbrige, VA05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA07-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Medical Assistant
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA07-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Kumasi Polytechnic
Ghana, WA09-1989
Skills
- Patient care: Compassionate bedside manners, patient education, assisting with ADLs
- Wound Care
- Team collaboration: Communication, empathy, adaptabilty, teamwork and time management
- Record keeping
- Patient assessment
- Quality assurance, Epic health records, specimen collection, infection control
- Customer service: Inter-personal skills, phone ethics, customer care, professional language and approach
- Emotional support: Community outreach, empathy, health education and humanitarian support
- Computer, Microsoft 365 Suite
Timeline
Clinical Technician
Inova Health Systems
05.2015 - Current
Community Support Worker
Thrive At Home
04.2009 - 07.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
American School of Nursing & Allied Health
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ashworth College
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Medical Assistant
Ashworth College
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Kumasi Polytechnic