Edna Forjong
Woodbridge
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with extensive experience in patient care and support. Strong skills in vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene, and medical record documentation. Focused on collaborative teamwork, consistently adapting to changing needs and ensuring high-quality results. Reliable and compassionate, with strong emphasis on patient well-being and effective communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
District Hospital Bafoussam
05.2012 - 09.2022
- Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
- Recognized potential emergencies quickly, implementing appropriate interventions under the guidance of supervising nurses or physicians while awaiting further assistance from emergency response services if needed.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while comforting grieving family members during difficult times.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Nurse Assistant
District Hospital
05.2004 - 04.2012
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accuracy and ensuring patient safety.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted in wound care management, following established procedures to minimize risk of infection and promote proper healing.
- Contributed to infection control efforts through strict adherence to hygiene protocols and diligent cleaning practices.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Educated patients on proper post-discharge care instructions, promoting long-term health outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Health Sciences
University of NDCHANG
West Region Ndchang Cameroon06-2015
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Ndchang
West Region Ndchang Of Cameroon06-2013
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection control
- Wound care
- Information collection
- Emotional support
- ADL support
- Patient positioning
- Feeding assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Medical records management
- Medication administration
- Compassionate care
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety protocols
- First aid and CPR
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
CPR/Firstaide
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
District Hospital Bafoussam
05.2012 - 09.2022
Nurse Assistant
District Hospital
05.2004 - 04.2012
Master of Science - Health Sciences
University of NDCHANG
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Ndchang
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