Zuweira Issah
Irvington,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Grove Park Rehabilitation Center, skilled in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while effectively utilizing medical equipment. Recognized for delivering personalized support and fostering a positive environment, ensuring dignity and well-being for all patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Grove Park Rehabilitation Center
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Supported nursing staff in administering basic medical care and monitoring patient conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to deliver compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
- Learned and utilized medical equipment effectively in delivering patient care services.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
Nursing Assistant
Lincoln Park Rehabilitation Center
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Learned and utilized medical equipment effectively in delivering patient care services.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Nursing Assistant
Alps at Wayne Rehabilitation Center
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting vital signs and changes in health status.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Home Health Aide
1 Year
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and resources.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient living environments.
- Provided emotional support to patients, enhancing overall well-being.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
Education
License - Nursing Assistant
4 Tees Healthcare Training School
70 Long St,East Orange,Nj 0701707.2023
High School Diploma - Home Science
Aduman High School
Kumasi,Ghana 07.2017
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
Languages
English,Twi
Elementary
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Grove Park Rehabilitation Center
12.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Lincoln Park Rehabilitation Center
12.2024 - 08.2025
Nursing Assistant
Alps at Wayne Rehabilitation Center
08.2023 - 11.2024
Home Health Aide
1 Year
11.2022 - 12.2023
License - Nursing Assistant
4 Tees Healthcare Training School
High School Diploma - Home Science
Aduman High School
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