SARAH ASANTE
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience at Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Successfully enhanced patient comfort and safety through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering patient-focused care while maintaining high standards of infection control and documentation accuracy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide
Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas (VOAC)
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to ensure a safe environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans and outcomes.
- Supported nurses in administering medications and treatments as directed.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide emotional support and information.
Nursing Assistant
Incredicare
05.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records to enhance communication.
- Supported nursing staff during procedures, ensuring availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, promoting a safe environment.
- Educated patients on basic health practices, fostering understanding of their care requirements.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans, adapting to individual patient needs effectively.
Education
Nursing Assistance Certification/Medication Aid -
America School Of Nursing & Allied Health
Woodbridge, VAHigh School Diploma -
American Academy of Pinecrest
Florida FL07-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient relationship building
- Infection control
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide
Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas (VOAC)
06.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Incredicare
05.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistance Certification/Medication Aid -
America School Of Nursing & Allied Health
High School Diploma -
American Academy of Pinecrest