Vida Amponsah
Senior Certified Nurse Aid
Address Douglasville, GA 30135
Phone 678-***-****
E-mail **************@******.***
I am a 8 time state Certified Nursing Assistant with 20 years of experience in the field. I have spent the last 5 years as a Senior Certified Nursing Assistant.
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Skills
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Patient-focused care
Patient Assessments
Feeding assistance expert
Transporting patients
Recording vital signs
Work History
2004-08 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth, Fairburn, GA
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet all needs.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certifications
Georgia Certified Nurse Aid
Georgia Certified Medical Assistant
CPR
Education
1982-08 - 1986-05
High School Diploma
Tweneboa Kodua Senior High School - Kumasi, Ghana
No Degree: Nursing Assistance
World Outreach Medical Institute - Decatur, GA
Languages
Twi
Excellent
English
Excellent