CHINWE EZEUKA
Severn,MD
Summary
Good Inter-personal / communication skills, Reliable , punctual , dedicated, honest , goal oriented and a perfect team player.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Kensington Health Centre
10.2019 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
CNA/GNA
FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE INC.
04.2012 - 09.2019
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA/GNA
Sacred Heart Senior Living
09.2011 - 03.2012
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
No Degree - Nursing (LPN)
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA09.2018
No Degree - CNA/GNA
CAMBRIDGE NURSING ACADEMY
Hyattsville, MD05.2011
Associate of Arts - Mass Communications
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY
ENUGU-NIGERIA06.2000
Skills
- Wound care
- Patient Intake
- Physical Assessment
- Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Assessments
- Caregiving Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Charting
- Patient Support
- Call Answering and Assistance
- CPR/AED
- Conditions Reporting
Section name
Assisting Residents with their Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Providing personal /Health Care Service to residents .
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Kensington Health Centre
10.2019 - Current
CNA/GNA
FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE INC.
04.2012 - 09.2019
CNA/GNA
Sacred Heart Senior Living
09.2011 - 03.2012
No Degree - Nursing (LPN)
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
No Degree - CNA/GNA
CAMBRIDGE NURSING ACADEMY
Associate of Arts - Mass Communications
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY
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