Stephen Akuakolam
East orange,Nj
Summary
Offering strong foundation in compassionate care and readiness to learn and grow in this field. Brings understanding of importance of individualized support and ability to quickly acquire new skills essential for role. Ready to use communication and problem-solving abilities in Direct support role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Intern
William Paterson University
East orange, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Supported nursing staff by performing delegated tasks such as vital sign monitoring and specimen collection efficiently.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management strategies and preventive measures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when encountering challenging situations that required immediate attention or intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify needs and provide appropriate interventions.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Direct Support Professional
Direct Support Professional
01.2025 - Current
- 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 clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Crew Member Cook
Taco Bell
NJ
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations effectively, maintaining composure during rush periods while continuing to deliver exceptional service quality.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment for optimal food safety and quality assurance.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing responsibilities to ensure all aspects of the kitchen and service areas functioned smoothly.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - nursing
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ12-2026
Associate of Science - General Science
Essex County College
NJ05-2023
High School Diploma -
Weequahic High School
NJ07-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Clinical assessment
- Learning disability support
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Recording vital signs
- Active listening
- Heavy lifting
- Care monitoring
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association
- CPR Course, Acquired the required competencies to conduct basic life support such as chest compressions, rescue breathing, and AED use.
- Honor Society Award, For excellence in academics and dedication towards professional growth.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Intern
William Paterson University
01.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Direct Support Professional
01.2025 - Current
Crew Member Cook
Taco Bell
09.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - nursing
William Paterson University
Associate of Science - General Science
Essex County College
High School Diploma -
Weequahic High School