Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
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SARAH KWARTENG

Dumfries,VA

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Griswold Home Health Care
Alexandria, VA
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.

CLINICAL BEHAVORIAL TECHNICIAN

Virginia Hospital Center
ARLIGNTON, VA
09.2012 - 12.2024

Collects data.

Monitor progress.

Collaborate

Supervise

Crisis Intervention.

Maintaining safety.

Documenting

Vital signs.

Blood Glucose Monitoring.

Enhance treatment and educational effectiveness.

Therapeutic group.

Observation

Reporting

ADL's

Customer service.

Environment Safety.

Checks

Admission Assist.

Caregiver

Awareness Home Health
McLean, VA
05.2017 - 06.2020
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.

Education

DIPLOMA - BUSSINESS Communication

Ghana Institute of Export And Shipping Management
12-2005

High School Diploma -

Mpraeso Secondary School
GHANA West Africa
12-1999

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Christian Institute of Accountancy And Technology
Ghana West Africa

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Data collection
  • Patient care
  • Safety compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Emotional support
  • Time management
  • Patient transportation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Behavioral supervision
  • Activity coordination
  • Patient-focused care
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Restraint application
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Direct patient care
  • Quick problem solver
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Bathing assistance
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Patient relationship building
  • Adaptable
  • Geriatric care
  • Transfer techniques
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Specimen collection
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Database administration
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Vital sign recording
  • Patient management
  • Monitoring fluid intake and output
  • Feeding assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Basic life support
  • Documentation expert
  • Mobility assistance
  • Condition monitoring
  • Patient lifting
  • Patient assessments

Languages

English
Professional

Accomplishments

Cherry Blossom Award.

Lead Behavioral Tech.

Certification

Basic Life Support

Certified Nursing Assistant Cerificate

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Griswold Home Health Care
12.2023 - 12.2024

Caregiver

Awareness Home Health
05.2017 - 06.2020

CLINICAL BEHAVORIAL TECHNICIAN

Virginia Hospital Center
09.2012 - 12.2024

Basic Life Support

Certified Nursing Assistant Cerificate

DIPLOMA - BUSSINESS Communication

Ghana Institute of Export And Shipping Management

High School Diploma -

Mpraeso Secondary School

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Christian Institute of Accountancy And Technology
SARAH KWARTENG