Paulina Otoo
Highly-professional, and talented Patient Care Assistant with a solid
2640 Lily Park Drive,
Columbus Ohio 43219
(614-622-6695)
giftyblack@yahoo.com
experience in providing basic nursing and personal care to patients as well as
support to registered nurses and healthcare professionals. Possess excellent
communication, team-working, organizational, time-management, and recordkeeping skills as well as knowledge related to nursing practices and standards
and basic medical terminology.
EXPERIENCE
Mount Carmel Health and Rehab, Westerville, Ohio — Lead
Caregiver
November 2021 - Present
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Responsible for all residents documentation, office paperwork,
records/ clerical duties answering phones, using a phone
switchboard or managing multiple lines taking messages, sending or
making memos using a fax machine, printer, and photocopier typing
letters, reports, briefings, etc creating labels, preparing envelopes,
making signs/brochures entering information into a program or
database (appointments, contact information, customer records)
filing papers, sorting mail, mailing letters and packages ordering
new office supplies, keeping track of inventory of supplies Customer
service, greeting customers, referring them to the right people,
making appointments running errands or taking orders for various
requests
Responsible for weekly resident's progress report in regard to their
progress of behavior, daily activities
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and
concerns.
Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history,
complaints and allergies.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or
environment.
Responsible for weekly resident’s progress report in regard to their
progress of behavior, daily activities, implementation and planning
of care, and all the other reports.
Dispensing oral medication prescribed by the physicians
managing medication records (Centrally Stored) ·
Help clients or residents with the Activities of Daily Living ·
Talk and give company to clients and encourage to participated in
residents group activities.
Maintain a specialized approach to responsibilities such as uniform,
start times and absenteeism
SKILLS
Patient Management
Direct Patient Care
Recording Vital Signs
Responding to emergencies
Dementia and Alzheimer’s
knowledge
Inpatient care
Patient-focused care
LANGUAGES
English and Twi
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Take part in maintaining a pleasant work environment
Westerville Senior Living, Westerville, Ohio — Resident
Assistant
November 2019 - 2021
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Delivering safe and effective patient care services in compliance with
nursing standards, and best practices as directed by the registered or
licensed nurses
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Assisting in maintaining patients' rooms safe, clean, and in orderly
fashion as well as adhering to established healthcare safety and
infection control standards
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Promptly answering call lights, and responding to patients' needs as
well as immediately informing supervisors of any emergency
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Assisting with personal hygiene as well as in shifting patients in and
out of the bed, wheelchair, bathroom, and toilet
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Cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining medical tools and equipment
used in a patient's room
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Assisting in recording vital signs, taking weight, and collecting
patients' medical histories
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Administering prescribed medication and ensuring that special
dietary needs are strictly followed as required
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Applying cold ice packs or warm compresses as well as changing
dresses or bandages as directed by RN
Willow Brook Christian Home, Columbus, Ohio— Patient
Care Assistant
November 2013 - PRESENT
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Provided direct patient care according to established policies and
procedures under the supervision of licensed nursing staff
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Maintained an effective communication with physicians, nurses and
other healthcare team as well as contributed to the safe and efficient
operation of nursing services
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Communicated patients' needs to assigned RN or doctors as well as
provided emotional support or encouragement to them and their
families
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Monitored, recorded, and reported changes in patients' conditions or
behavior to licensed nurse as well as sought assistance and guidance
to ensure high-quality and effective patient care
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Collected and transported body fluid samples for lab tests, and
collected reports
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Assisted in transporting and positioning patients for examinations
and treatments
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Performed cleaning and sterilizing of equipment as well as stocking
of supplies
First & Main, Lewis Center—Patient Care Assistant
July 2017 - April 2019
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Assisted patients with daily living activities such as toileting,
toileting, dressing, and taking meals
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Contributed in providing clean, safe, and healthy environment to
patients by minimizing risks of infection or injuries
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Assisted in recording patients' blood pressure, temperature, pulse
and weight on a regular basis as well as monitored and reported
patients' unusual physical or behavioral changes to licensed or
registered nurses
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Assisted in assessing patients' health improvements, and updating
medical records as well as kept the related information confidential
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Assisted patients in walking or standing as well as transporting them
to and from labs, operating or examining rooms as required
EDUCATION
School Name, Location — Degree
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