Chidera Nwapa
Richmond,TX
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rosenberg Health & Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nurse Aide
Mason Creek Transitional Care Of Katy
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Grove Of Skokie
02.2014 - 08.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Associate of Science - Certified Nursing Assistant
Great Paragon
Chicago, IL05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Port Harcourt
Rivers State Nigeria 04.2006
Associate of Science - Science
Nana High School
Delta Sate Nigeria05.2002
Skills
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Social Perceptiveness
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Bathing and Dressing
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Family Support and Assistance
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Transporting Patients
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Responding to Emergencies
- Nursing Assistance
Certification
Adult and Child CPR
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rosenberg Health & Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nurse Aide
Mason Creek Transitional Care Of Katy
10.2020 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Grove Of Skokie
02.2014 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Certified Nursing Assistant
Great Paragon
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Port Harcourt
Associate of Science - Science
Nana High School
Adult and Child CPR
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