Patricia Amponsah
Chicago
Summary
Background includes experience in patient care and compliance with health regulations, ensuring safe and effective service delivery. Responsibilities involved monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, and maintaining accurate records for medical staff review. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and communicate effectively with patients and families regarding care plans. Skills in time management and behavior management contribute to a supportive environment for patient recovery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Home Instead
Chicago
10.2024 - Current
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chicago Methodist Senior Services
Chicago
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Trump International Hotel
Chicago
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Responded promptly to requests from guests and other departments.
- Cleaned guest rooms, including vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture.
- Assisted in laundry operations when needed by sorting linens and loading machines.
- Sanitized bathrooms by scrubbing sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, floors, mirrors, walls and counters.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre-requisite To The Nursing Program
Harry Truman Community College
Chicago, IL08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Education
Ghana West Africa 08-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching
Presbyterian Training College
Ghana West Africa 09-2005
High School Diploma -
Yaa Asantewaa Girls Secondary School
Ghana West Africa 10-2000
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
Certification
- Sterile processing Technician certificate
- CNA
Timeline
Caregiver
Home Instead
10.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chicago Methodist Senior Services
09.2022 - 08.2024
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Trump International Hotel
05.2017 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Pre-requisite To The Nursing Program
Harry Truman Community College
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching
Presbyterian Training College
High School Diploma -
Yaa Asantewaa Girls Secondary School