Miriam Aboagyewaa Amponsah
Florence,KY
Summary
Positive and compassionate individual with strong aptitude for ensuring patient safety and comfort. Possesses foundational knowledge of patient care practices and excellent observational skills. Dedicated to providing safe and supportive environment to positively impact patient well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Safety Companion and Care Giver
Visiting Angels Home Care
03.2024 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, promoting independence and overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough and regular room checks, ensuring a secure environment.
- Facilitated clear communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure proper care coordination.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary team members, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted infection control practices by maintaining cleanliness standards in the patient''s environment and adhering to hand hygiene protocols.
- Reduced risk of falls for patients through consistent monitoring and assistance with mobility tasks.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive patient information at all times.
Dining Services Aide/Nursing Assistant
Boone Springs Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Implemented effective time management strategies during peak hours to ensure prompt service for all guests.
- Ensured dietary restrictions were accommodated for, creating tailored meal options for guests as needed.
- Provided personalized meal recommendations, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Trained new Dining Services Aides on policies and procedures, enhancing overall team performance.
- Managed inventory and restocked supplies, maintaining optimal levels of necessary items.
- Arranged food, utensils and condiments on trays to serve meals with necessary items.
- Answered call lights of residents
- Passed Ice on floors to residents to prevent dehydration
- Assisted residents to dining and on scheduled Physical therapy
Home Care Professional
Heavens Sent Home Care
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to the supervising nurse.
- Coordinated meal preparation according to dietary restrictions, supporting proper nutrition for each patient.
- Contributed to improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and adjusting care plans accordingly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Patient Care Technician
Larock Healthcare Academy
Florence, KY06-2025
High School Diploma -
Akosombo International School
Akosombo ,Ghana 08-2008
Skills
- Safety rounding
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- ADL support
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Adaptable
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient services
- Emergency response
- EKG interpretation
- Mobility assistance
- Emotional support
- Healthy meal preparation
- High level of autonomy
- Active listening
- Compassionate care
- Health monitoring
- Vitals documentation
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Basic nursing care
- Patient hygiene management
- Oxygen therapy
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient mobility training
- Time management
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Calm under stress
- Collecting vital signs
Professional Skills
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Provided compassionate assistance with ADLs for an average of 10 patients daily, maintaining a 100% patient satisfaction rate.
- Achieved a 95% adherence to prescribed mobility exercises, contributing to a 15% improvement in overall patient mobility.
- Implemented hygienic practices, resulting in a 0% incident rate of hospital-acquired infections among assigned patients.
Vital Signs Monitoring
- Implemented precise vital signs monitoring protocols, achieving a 98% accuracy rate and contributing to accurate patient assessments.
- Successfully managed and recorded vital signs for an average of 15 patients per shift, ensuring timely and comprehensive patient care.
- Recognized for swift response to abnormal vital signs, contributing to a 20% reduction in adverse events.
Effective Communication
- Communicated clearly and empathetically with an average of 20 patients per day, resulting in a 25% increase in positive patient feedback.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, contributing to a 15% improvement in adherence to individualized patient care plans.
- Participated actively in team huddles, contributing ideas that led to a 10% improvement in team collaboration.
Certification
- Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) - (Updated 2024)
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Patient Safety Companion and Care Giver
Visiting Angels Home Care
03.2024 - Current
Dining Services Aide/Nursing Assistant
Boone Springs Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2023 - 12.2023
Home Care Professional
Heavens Sent Home Care
01.2023 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Patient Care Technician
Larock Healthcare Academy
High School Diploma -
Akosombo International School
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