Anthonia Okoro
Houston,USA
Summary
Certified Nurse Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Seeking to obtain a position in your organization that allows me to be the best at my job, being hard working and productive, while achieving continuous self improvement and contributing significantly to the attainment of the organization's goal. Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant ( Memory Care Unit )
Magnolia Crossing Nursing And Rehab Center
Houston, TX
12.2022 - Current
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Patient Care Assistant
Memorial Hermann Health System
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Manor of South Belt
Houston, TX
06.2018 - 11.2022
- Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment
Cleaning Technician
Crothall Healthcare
Houston, TX
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Routinely clean patient rooms, surgical areas, waiting areas, and public restrooms
- Making beds, dusting an unoccupied rooms, removing any stains or marks and emptying all trash, clean and sanitize bathing spaces, sinks and toilets; vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors
- Using various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, housekeeping wipe equipment
- Report hazardous materials to the supervisor
Medical Billing
Kingsmith Hospital and Maternity Ltd
Akute, Nigeria
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Preparing company bills(HMO’s), making inpatients and outpatients bills and training staff's on new tariff policies
Nursing Assistant
Kingsmith Hospital & Maternity Ltd.
Akute, Nigeria
02.2006 - 12.2014
- Taking vital signs on both inpatients and outpatients
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Assisting doctors in the labor and delivery room
- Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
- Checking patients’ blood sugar level
- Bed bathing patients
- Changing patients’ diapers
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Administering oral medications to inpatients.
Education
Associate of Science - License Practical Nurse
Ideal Professional Institute
Miami, FL11-2021
High School Diploma -
Anglican Grammar school
Ifo, Nigeria01.2007
Some College (No Degree) - LPN
San Jacinto College South Campus
13735 Beamer Road Houston TX 77089Skills
- Works well under pressure
- Ability to Lift, Position, and Transfer Patients
- High Standards of Professionalism
- Able to perform CPR
- Exceptional Communication Skills
- Better Documentation
- Empathy and Compassion
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Attention to Detail
- Measuring and Recording Vital Signs
- Time Management and Organization
- Record Keeping
- Teamwork
- Reporting Details of Changes in Patients
- Identify Patient Needs
- Utilizing Adaptive Equipment and Safety Devices Properly
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Safety precautions
- Bathing assistance
Certification
- Certified CPR
- Certified Nurse aide
- Diploma in Desktop publishing
- License Practical Nurse
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Singing
- Dancing
- Cooking
References
- Professor Patience Ogedegbe, 8326287724
- LoraNan Black, 2819294312
- Dr. D.R. Ajanlekoko, +2348023010077
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant ( Memory Care Unit )
Magnolia Crossing Nursing And Rehab Center
12.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Memorial Hermann Health System
02.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Manor of South Belt
06.2018 - 11.2022
Cleaning Technician
Crothall Healthcare
04.2015 - 05.2017
Medical Billing
Kingsmith Hospital and Maternity Ltd
09.2011 - 12.2014
Nursing Assistant
Kingsmith Hospital & Maternity Ltd.
02.2006 - 12.2014
- Certified CPR
- Certified Nurse aide
- Diploma in Desktop publishing
- License Practical Nurse
Associate of Science - License Practical Nurse
Ideal Professional Institute
High School Diploma -
Anglican Grammar school
Some College (No Degree) - LPN
San Jacinto College South Campus
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