ROSINA ADU AMANFO
Ballston Spa
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare Professional with over 2 years of clinical experience in high-volume hospital and dialysis settings. Currently serving as a Patient Care Assistant at Saratoga Hospital on a Medical-Surgical unit. Highly proficient in 12-hour shift environments, patient monitoring, and collaborative care. Committed to patient safety and eager to expand technical skills within a leading Harrisburg health system.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Saratoga Hospital
Saratoga Springs
02.2024 - Current
- Deliver high-quality care for patients on a busy Medical-Surgical unit, supporting nursing staff during 12-hour shifts.
- Perform and document accurate vital signs, blood glucose levels, and intake/output for a diverse patient population.
- Ensure patient safety through frequent rounding, fall prevention strategies, and meticulous hygiene care.
- Facilitate patient mobility through assisted ambulation and regular repositioning to prevent pressure injuries.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities and daily living tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical personnel.
- Maintained clean and organized patient rooms and common areas.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted with admission and discharge processes including completion of necessary paperwork.
- Supported unit efficiency by maintaining current and accurate clerical paperwork.
- Complemented nursing interventions by providing comfort measures such as back rubs or blankets.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
DaVita Melrose
New York
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Assist medical professionals in a fast-paced dialysis facility with complex treatment procedures.
- Prepare, test, and operate medical instrumentation and dialysis machines for patient therapy.
- Monitor patient responses during treatment, executing safety checks and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in medical records system.
- Supported nurses during treatments and procedures as needed.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and health management strategies.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure cohesive patient care approach.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Prepared dialysis machines and ensured proper functionality.
- Assisted patients with understanding treatment processes.
- Monitored patient vitals during dialysis treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of treatment and patient responses.
- Educated patients on dietary restrictions and fluid intake.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient care plans.
- Sterilized equipment and maintained a clean treatment area.
- Provided emotional support to patients throughout their treatment sessions.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
National Service (Administrative)
Court of Appeal
Kumasi
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed confidential courtroom documentation and case filing with high attention to detail.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Conducted regular security audits to assess compliance with policies.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science, History
University of Education
Winneba, Ghana 08.2018 - 10.2022
High School Diploma - English Literature
OLA Senior High School
Kenyasi , Ghanaian 07.2014 - 08.2017
Skills
- Inpatient Care
- Med-Surg
- ADLs
- Safety Rounds
- Monitoring
- Vitals
- Blood Glucose
- I&Os
- Mobility
- Ambulation
- Safe Transfers
- Dialysis
- Machine Ops
- Sterile Technique
- Documentation
- EMR Charting
- Reporting
- Adaptability
- Patient Advocacy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care documentation
- Hygiene management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Resident Status
Green Card Holder
Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, Current, 02/28/27
- Point-of-Care Testing, Trained in Blood Glucose and Vitals Monitoring
Relocating To
Harrisburg, PA, 07/01/26
Core Clinical Skills
- Inpatient Care: Med-Surg, ADLs, Safety Rounds
- Monitoring: Vitals, Blood Glucose, I&Os
- Mobility: Ambulation, Safe Transfers
- Dialysis: Machine Ops, Sterile Technique
- Documentation: EMR Charting & Reporting
- Soft Skills: Adaptability, Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
DaVita Melrose
05.2024 - 10.2024
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Saratoga Hospital
02.2024 - Current
National Service (Administrative)
Court of Appeal
11.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science, History
University of Education
08.2018 - 10.2022
High School Diploma - English Literature
OLA Senior High School
07.2014 - 08.2017