Arinola Olubajo
Crest Hill,IL
Summary
Compassionate Nurse diligent about serving patients, Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Briar Forest Edge
03.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Participated in development of guidelines for Type care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Mental Health Technician
Maxim Healthcare
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
- Used thermometers or blood pressure gauges to take and record measures of patients' physical condition.
- Conducted or assisted in treatment and rehabilitation of mental health patients by performing basic assessment procedures.
- Accompanied patients to medical and counseling appointments.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
- Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.
CNA
Home Companion Solutions
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
CNA
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
CNA
Buckingham Pavilion Nursing Center
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Skills
- Health Plan Benefits
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Documentation Procedures Expert
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Helping With Medication
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Quick Problem Solver
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Patient Relations
- Monitoring Fluids
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Collecting Specimens
- Caregiver Relations
- Emotional and Social Support
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Fluid Measurement
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
Timeline
Nurse
Briar Forest Edge
03.2024
Mental Health Technician
Maxim Healthcare
03.2022 - 03.2023
CNA
Home Companion Solutions
12.2019 - 01.2022
CNA
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2018 - 12.2018
CNA
Buckingham Pavilion Nursing Center
07.2016 - 10.2017