AGBOR ASHER GIDEON
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN / CNA
DES MOINES
Summary
Patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistant and ambitious nursing student with 10+ years of experience in health care field with a passion for learning and growing professionally within a dynamic healthcare environment. Looking to obtain a position as a Patient tech PCT / CNA in an organization that will expand on my proven abilities as well as offer continues opportunities for growth in the medical field with the usage of Evidence based Practices and the learning of new Skills. .
experienced with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2071
2071
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CNA
Capital City Nurses
07.2024 - Current
- Assist with Daily Living Activities: Help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating
- Monitor Vital Signs: Take and record patient vital signs like blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate
- Mobility Assistance: Assist patients with mobility, including transferring, repositioning, and ambulating (walking) to prevent bedsores and muscle stiffness
- Provide Emotional Support: Offer companionship, listen to patients, and provide emotional support to enhance patient morale and mental well-being
- Document Patient Information: Accurately document patient information, including observations, changes in condition, and care provided, to keep nurses and physicians informed
- Assist with Feeding and Nutrition: Help patients with eating, including preparing meals, feeding, and monitoring dietary intake to ensure adequate nutrition
- Maintain Clean and Safe Environments: Ensure patient rooms are clean, organized, and safe
- This includes changing linens, sanitizing areas, and maintaining hygiene
- Assist with Toileting Needs: Help patients with toileting, including changing adult diapers, assisting with bedpans, and helping with perineal care
- Support Patient Care Plans: Follow care plans designed by nurses, ensuring that specific healthcare protocols are followed for each patient
- Observe and Report Changes: Observe patients for any physical or behavioral changes, such as discomfort, skin changes, or unusual symptoms, and report these to supervising nurses
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Patient Care Technician
BridgePoint Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Performs and assists patients with activities of daily living
- In doing so, performs bathing, positioning, skincare, ambulating, toileting and assists with transportation
- Vitals signs and client monitoring
- Personal Care, Hygiene and Nutrition
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Assist with achieving nutritional needs by preparing patient for meals, deliver/remove trays, distribute water and feed patients
- Performs procedures such as EKGs, preps, application and monitoring of patient’s response to restraints
- Performs and records in patients’ charts, basic nursing care procedures such as collecting routine specimens, taking V.S., intake and outpatient and weight
- Privacy/HIPAA Regulations
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Chesapeake and Flex RN Medical Staffing
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked with Prekindergarten kids to High School students at Charles County public Schools
- Set up testing site and gathering required provided supplies
- Review of client list
- Able to explain to each client; reason for testing, the procedure, and answer questions
- Register clients on the Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 Testing Portal and the facility spreadsheet
- Labels specimen collection tubes with client stickers having names and Dates of birth
- Collect the anterior nasal specimen and follow testing guidelines for CDC
- Oversee client flow through the collection station, assuring efficient workflow
- Sanitize and disinfect workspace at end of testing session; dispose of hazardous waste and store supplies; notify supervising staff of need to restock supplies
Right At Home
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Activities of Daily Living
- Vitals signs and client monitoring
- Personal Care, Hygiene and Nutrition
- Medication administration and documentation
- Privacy/HIPAA Regulations
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Patient Advocacy and Support
Education
NCLEX-RN Preparation -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ST MONICA UNIVERSITY
04.2001 - 01.2018
No Degree - NURSING
PERPETUAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ASSISTANT
SILVER SPRING MD 04.2001 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
University Institutes of Applied Studies - HIAMS
BUEA CAMEROON 04.2001 - 01.2015
Skills
- Safe Lift Equipment
- Vital signs machine
- Telemetry monitors
- CPR & AED/First Aid
- Customer service
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Patient monitoring
- Drug administration
- Covid-19 related cases
- Patient Care & Safety
- Privacy/HIPAA Regulations
- Covid19 testing procedures
Vital signs monitoring
Compassionate communication
Bathing assistance
Feeding assistance
Timeline
CNA
Capital City Nurses
07.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
BridgePoint Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2024
Chesapeake and Flex RN Medical Staffing
07.2021 - 01.2022
Right At Home
09.2017 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ST MONICA UNIVERSITY
04.2001 - 01.2018
No Degree - NURSING
PERPETUAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ASSISTANT
04.2001 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
University Institutes of Applied Studies - HIAMS
04.2001 - 01.2015
NCLEX-RN Preparation -
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