Zainabu Jalloh
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician/Certified Nurse Assistant with a proven track record at George Washington University Hospital, excelling in vital signs monitoring and time management. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient safety and comfort while streamlining nursing workflows, contributing to improved healthcare delivery. Skilled in both direct patient care and training new staff, ensuring high-quality care standards.
Friendly and compassionate individual with strong interpersonal skills and passion for patient care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and proficiency in vital sign monitoring and patient assistance. Committed to providing high-quality care to improve patient well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician/1-1 Patient Sitter
NIH Clinical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake, output record to nursing staff.
- 1-1 patient sitter to maintained a safe comfortable environment
Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Patient Care Technician/Certified Nurse Assistant
George Washington University Hospital
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
College of West Africa
Monrovia Liberia 08-2008
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- ADL support
- Patient positioning
- EKG interpretation
- Mobility assistance
- Clinical training
- Hospice and palliative care
- Patient hygiene management
- Direct patient care
- Time management
- End-of-life care
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Feeding assistance
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient services
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Infection prevention
- Team collaboration
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Blood sugar monitoring
- CNA certification
- Transporting patients
- Output monitoring and reporting
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/1-1 Patient Sitter
NIH Clinical Center
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician/Certified Nurse Assistant
George Washington University Hospital
04.2018 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
College of West Africa
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