ANTHONY NWANKPELE
Houston
Summary
Proven Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Advocate Christ Medical Center, adept in patient assessments and direct patient care. Demonstrates exceptional empathy and communication skills, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Skilled in EMR/EHR and CPR/AED certified, significantly reducing fall incidents and improving patient wellbeing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UChicago Medicine
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Covenant University
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- EMR / EHR
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
UChicago Medicine
12.2018 - 01.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
05.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Covenant University