Mary Boakye
Beltsville
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with strong communication and time management skills. Experienced in monitoring patient well-being and providing essential support, ensuring safety and comfort in various care settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Sitter
Care Experts Inc
Manassas, VA
03.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient comfort and safety, ensuring a calm environment during recovery.
- Assisted nursing staff by providing essential support in daily patient care activities.
- Communicated effectively with patients to understand needs and preferences, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Documented patient observations accurately, contributing to comprehensive care plans and progress tracking.
- Demonstrated strong observational skills, promptly reporting any changes in patient condition or behavior to appropriate medical personnel.
- Encouraged positive interactions among family members visiting the patient, fostering an environment conducive to healing.
- Maintained patient's home environment to keep safe, clean and familiar.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
Medical Assistant
Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women
Troy, VA
06.2021 - 03.2026
- Provide daily care and health monitoring for female inmates.
- Assist nursing staff with procedures ,vital signs, hygiene and documentation.
- Deliver personal care and monitor physical and emotional well-being of inmates.
- Maintain detailed records for regulatory compliance.
- Obtain vital signs and various patient's medical record.
- Input vital signs and patient assessment into patient's medical record.
CNA
Hillhaven
Beltsville, MD
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and documentation using electronic health records system.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team promptly.
- Trained new CNAs on best practices, enhancing team efficiency and resident care quality.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Nursing Assistant
Riderwood Retirement Community
Silver Spring, MD
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to create individualized care plans.
- Trained new staff on proper patient handling and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall community health standards.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kwahu Ridge Secondary School
GhanaSkills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Posses good communication and time management skills
- Basic medical terminology
- Stress tolerance
- Feeding assistance
- Light housekeeping
Certification
- Medication Technician Certificate (CMT)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Timeline
Patient Sitter
Care Experts Inc
03.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women
06.2021 - 03.2026
CNA
Hillhaven
08.2015 - 06.2021
Nursing Assistant
Riderwood Retirement Community
09.2013 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Kwahu Ridge Secondary School