Raphael Akinfemiwa
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Northwell Health, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective vital signs monitoring. Skilled in patient relationship building and CPR/AED certified, I excel in multitasking and behavior redirection, significantly improving patient engagement and wellness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Northwell Health
375 Seguine Ave, Staten Island 10309
12.2016 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Direct Support Professional
On Your Mark Inc
Staten Island, NY
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Direct Support Professional
United Cerebral Palsy
Staten Island, NY
02.2013 - 10.2016
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Education
Nursing
Union County College
Cranford, NJ12-2026
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Reliability
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient relationship building
- Computer literate
- Behavior redirection
- Community activities
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Feeding assistance expert
- Transport patients
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Northwell Health
12.2016 - Current
Direct Support Professional
On Your Mark Inc
11.2015 - 12.2016
Direct Support Professional
United Cerebral Palsy
02.2013 - 10.2016
Nursing
Union County College