Chigozie Obioha
Antioch,TN
Summary
A Nigerian, black male , 6ft tall
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
MUr-ci Homes
04.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- 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.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Software to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Nursing Assistant
Murci-homes
08.2018 - Current
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- 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.
Clinical Student Nurse
Medical Center Health At Bowling Green KY
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during and after labor.
- Witnessed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
- Participated in labor and delivery for moms under epidural anesthesia
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Clinical Student Nurse
The Meadows Center Tennessee
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Reported and recorded observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens to facilitate care plan.
- Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
- Asked open-ended questions of patients to better ascertain medical histories and conditions.
- Witnessed and managed geriatric syndromes common to older adults and aided the RN during examination and treatment of patients
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working under the supervision of the nurse teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Carried out day-to-day geriatric vital sign records accurately and efficiently
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Nashville Tennessee04.2022
Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
National Phlebotomy Technicians
Nashville Tennessee10.2020
Nursing Care Assistant - Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program
National Healthcare Corporation, Franklin
Franklin Tennessee02.2018
Medical Sonographer - Medical Sonography
Fortis Medical Center New Delhi
New Delhi India06.2005
High School Diploma -
Progressive Comprehensive College
Nigeria06.1996
Skills
- Observation Documentation
- Caregiver Relations
- Therapeutic Exercise
- OSHA Regulations
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital Signs Collection
- Bedsore Prevention
- Monitoring Fluids
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Initiating and Maintaining IV Therapy
Timeline
LPN
MUr-ci Homes
04.2022 - Current
Clinical Student Nurse
Medical Center Health At Bowling Green KY
03.2022 - 04.2022
Clinical Student Nurse
The Meadows Center Tennessee
03.2022 - 04.2022
Nursing Assistant
Murci-homes
08.2018 - Current
LPN - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
National Phlebotomy Technicians
Nursing Care Assistant - Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program
National Healthcare Corporation, Franklin
Medical Sonographer - Medical Sonography
Fortis Medical Center New Delhi
High School Diploma -
Progressive Comprehensive College
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