Patience Akuewanbhor
Newark,NJ
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with extensive experience in fast-paced medical environments. Demonstrates strong skills in patient care, emergency response, and life-saving procedures. Known for excellent teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in high-pressure situations. Skilled in using advanced medical equipment and maintaining composure during critical incidents.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
University Hospital Newark
Newark, NJ
10.2022 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care and life-saving interventions to patients in critical conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transportation and handoff processes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, prioritizing treatment based on urgency.
- Implemented efficient workflows that reduced response times during high-pressure situations.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing mentorship and support to new EMTs entering the field.
- Supported patient recovery process through effective communication with healthcare professionals at receiving facilities regarding treatment plans and further care requirements.
- Adapted to challenging and diverse environments, from urban settings to remote areas, ensuring high-quality care regardless of location.
- Improved patient reassurance and cooperation during emergencies by employing excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Fostered strong relationships with local community organizations to support health and safety initiatives, increasing public trust and engagement.
- Enhanced team performance with regular participation in simulation training exercises, sharpening skills and improving response strategies.
Support Staff Member
Universal Institute
Livingston, NJ
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and personal growth.
- Developed individualized support plans tailored to client needs, enhancing care quality and engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support for clients' physical and emotional well-being.
- Advocated for client rights and preferences, ensuring their voices were heard in care decisions and planning processes.
- Facilitated recreational activities that encouraged socialization and skill development among clients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
CNA
NJ Golden Home Care
Jersey City, NJ
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and respect for each individual.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform nursing staff of patient conditions.
- Implemented individualized care plans, adapting approaches based on resident needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
No Degree - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT. BLS
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CENTER FOR EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS AND RES
Newark, NJ06-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Essex County College
Newark, NJ05-2026
No Degree - Certifield Nursing Assistance
4Tees Healthcare Tranning School
East Orange, NJ07-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNIC
LAGOS NIGERIA05-2012
Skills
- Basic life support
- CPR and first aid
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Emergency management
- Patient assessments
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Emergency patient triage
- Patient triage
- Cardiac monitoring
- EMR / EHR
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Compassion and empathy
- Team collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- Infection control
- Vehicle operation
- Emergency response
- Trauma care
Accomplishments
- Achieved improved patient care coordination communication accuracy through effectively helping with interdisciplinary emergency response and hospital handoff reporting
- Utilized Epic electronic health record (EHR) system to document patient assessment vitals intervention accurately in real time.
- Support the interdisciplinary team during Code Stroke activation, ensuring rapid patient transport, vitals, neurological assessment, blood glucose monitoring, Blood and IV access preparation, and accurate documentation
Certification
Certified Clinical Technician
Basic Life Support (BLS) America Heart Association
FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
CPR/AED Certification (Red Cross)
Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) Training certificate
Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA)
Languages
English
YORUBA
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
University Hospital Newark
10.2022 - Current
Support Staff Member
Universal Institute
02.2021 - 07.2022
CNA
NJ Golden Home Care
03.2018 - 06.2020
No Degree - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT. BLS
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CENTER FOR EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS AND RES
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Essex County College
No Degree - Certifield Nursing Assistance
4Tees Healthcare Tranning School
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNIC