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Nana Oye Appiah

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Dedicated Host Home Provider with extensive experience at Community Outreach Inc, skilled in medication administration and effective communication. Proven ability to coordinate community resources and provide psychosocial support, enhancing client well-being and independence. Committed to fostering a compassionate environment that promotes health and emotional resilience.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Host Home Provider (Independent Contractor)

Community Outreach Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2011 - 03.2025
  • Collaborated with outside agencies to coordinate services for clients when needed.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Provided guidance to clients on how to access community resources such as food banks, health clinics.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • Engaged in regular communication with other members of the host home team regarding client progress.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.

Certified Nursing Assistant

BrightStar Care
colorado springs, CO
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brookdale Briargate
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2007 - 05.2013
  • Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Pikes Peak Community College - Rampart Range Campus
2019

Skills

  • Psychosocial support
  • Effective communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Medication administration
  • Patient care
  • Community resource coordination
  • Adaptive equipment use
  • Social skills training
  • Behavioral support
  • Community involvement
  • Cultural sensitivity

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

BrightStar Care
01.2014 - 12.2016

Host Home Provider (Independent Contractor)

Community Outreach Inc
07.2011 - 03.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brookdale Briargate
05.2007 - 05.2013

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Pikes Peak Community College - Rampart Range Campus

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Arapahoe Community College

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