Yvonne Frederica Owusu Darquah
The Bronx,NY
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
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Associate
NYCHHC
Manhattan, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and support services in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Dedicated in helping patients and delivering consistent and focused attention to patient safety, comfort, and dignity.
- Descalating behavioural patient.
- Communicated regularly with nursing staff regarding changes in patient condition or needs.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures as requested.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes following proper safety protocols.
Home Health Aide/CNA
Caring People Home Health Care Agency
The Bronx, NY
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
Junior High School Teacher
Ghana Education Service
Accra, Ghana
09.2002 - 04.2022
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, assignments, and other forms of evaluation.
- Integrated technology into curriculum development and classroom activities.
- Collaborated with parents on student progress and academic achievement goals.
Education
CERTIFICATION - Microsoft Professional/Microsoft Powerpoint
THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
New York, NY03-2024
CERTIFICATE - CNA/PHLEBOTOMY/EKG
ABC TRAINING SCHOOL
The Bronx, NY12-2022
BACHELORS OF EDUCATION - Education
University of Education, Winneba
Winneba, Ghana07-2011
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Progress Documentation
- Quality program protocols
- Care Plan Management
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Behavior redirection
- Documentation
- Patient Care
- Verbal and written communication
- Detailed oriented
- Proficient in microsoft office
Certification
- Certified Nurse Aid Issued by New York State Department of Health
- Patient Care Technician Issued by National Healthcareer Association
- Home Health Aide Issued by New York State Department of Education
- Microsoft Powerpoint Issued by The City College Of New York
- Introduction to Microsoft Professional Issued by The City College of New York
Languages
Twi
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
NYCHHC
05.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide/CNA
Caring People Home Health Care Agency
09.2022 - 02.2024
Junior High School Teacher
Ghana Education Service
09.2002 - 04.2022
CERTIFICATION - Microsoft Professional/Microsoft Powerpoint
THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
CERTIFICATE - CNA/PHLEBOTOMY/EKG
ABC TRAINING SCHOOL
BACHELORS OF EDUCATION - Education
University of Education, Winneba
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