Charles Chimezie
The Arc Of Howard-Ellicott City
Randallstown,USA
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Looking to obtain an LPN position that will allow me to utilize all of my skill sets and be part of an integrated team. I am looking for an environment that will allow me to continue to learn and strengthen my skill sets. Experience I currently work as a Licenced practical nurse in a skilled nursing home : Peak Health at Patapsco. 9109 Liberty Road, Randallstown Maryland. I administer medications to 15-20 patients each shift. Administer intravenous medications using a picc, mid or central line. I provide wound care for 7-10 patients on each shift. I mount and administer G tube feedings by bolus or continuous feeding as ordered by the provider. I monitor patients oxygen saturation, providing oxygen via nasal cannula as ordered. I provide Diabetes management, monitoring fingersticks and administering insulin as sheduled or by sliding scale. I monitor COPD patients and provide neb treatments. I do assessments, admissions and documentations I monitor laboratory results and reviews as ordered by providers. I work with long term patients and provide memory cares Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
5 Months- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes accurately.
- Assisted healthcare team in developing individualized patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Direct Support Professional
4 Years 11 Months- Responsible for daily care of four clients.
- Provide medication administration.
- Assists with daily routine including cleaning, laundry, cooking.
- Accompany patients for community integration.
LICENCED PRACTICAL NURSE
1 Year 11 Months- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Mentored junior nurses, promoting skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Streamlined patient documentation processes using electronic health record systems.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Direct Support Professional
4 Years- Responsible for daily care of two clients.
- Provide medication administration.
- Accompany clients to doctors appointments
- Completed Practical Nursing Program January 2024.
Direct Support Professional
3 Years 10 Months- Responsible for complete care of 2 patients.
- Collaborate with the medical team to ensure clients all long and short term goals.
- Accompany patients to all medical appointments.
- Provided medication administration
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Microbiology
Tube feeding (1 year)
Medical Records
Alzheimer's Care
Vital signs (5 years)
Senior care
Medical Terminology
EMR Systems
Medication Administration
Typing
Medical terminology
Nursing (1 year)
Patient care (1 year)
EMR systems
Microsoft Word
Medical records
Nursing documentation
Vital signs monitoring
Direct patient care
HIPAA compliance
Patient needs assessment
Nursing operations supervision
Medical chart management
Admissions and discharges
EMR management
Patient counseling and support
Patient vital sign monitoring
End-of-life care
Geriatric care
Cleaning and sanitizing
Multitasking
Dementia knowledge and care
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Med Tech
- Practical Nursing
- LPN
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License December 2019 to November 2025
- CPR Certification March 2022 to March 2024
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clipboard Health
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
LICENCED PRACTICAL NURSE
PATAPSCO HEALTHCARE
04.2024 - 03.2026Read More
Direct Support Professional
The Arc Of Howard-Ellicott City
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
Direct Support Professional
Step By Step Health Care
06.2018 - 06.2022Read More
Direct Support Professional
Standard Integrated Health Support
09.2017 - 07.2021Read More
Ultimate Health School
Practical Nursing from Nursing
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