Chierika Okereke
Bronx
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) student, eager to learn, with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication & a respectful attitude
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division Emergency Room
03.2024 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
White Plains Center for Nursing Care
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs
- Kept patients clean, dry, and properly cared for under direction of registered nurses
- Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every 2 hours
- Built friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care
Medical Scribe
Manhatten Eye and Ear at Northwell Health
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared referral letters as directed by physician to support interdisciplinary care
- Documented results of laboratory and radiographic studies as dictated by practitioner
- Gathered and input pertinent patient information from external sources
- Accompanied physician to examination room to transcribe patient history and physical examination
- Produced highly accurate patient histories, examination reports, and chart reviews from digital files
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Pace University
Westchester, NY05.2025
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection Control Procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Plan Implementation
- Vital Sign Recording
Clinical And Medical Experience
- Fundamentals of Nursing, Pace University
- Medical/ Surgical, Phelps Hospital
- Advanced Medical Surgical, White Plains Hospital
- Pediatrics, NYP Children's Hospital
- OBGYN, Westchester Medical Hospital
- Psychiatry/ Mental Health, Westchester Medical Hospital
Awards
- Vivian B. Allen Award
- Pace University Incentive Award
- Pace University's Dean's List
- National Honor Society
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
Accomplishments
- Vivian B. Allen Award
- Pace University Incentive Award
- Pace University's Dean's List
- National Honor Society
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division Emergency Room
03.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
White Plains Center for Nursing Care
11.2023 - 03.2024
Medical Scribe
Manhatten Eye and Ear at Northwell Health
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Pace University
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