Chinwendu Mere
Long Beach,California
Summary
Licensed vocational nurse excited to apply my comprehensive nursing education and hands on experience to a full time position in the hospital. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Kindred Paramount Hospital
16453 Colorado Avenue,Paramount, CA90723
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Student (clinical)
Los Angeles Southwest College
1600 W Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, CA
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
CNA
Memorial Hospital Of Gardena
1145 W. Redondo Beach Blvd
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Vocational - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA06.2023
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Compassionate communication
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS
Licenses
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Timeline
CNA
Kindred Paramount Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Student (clinical)
Los Angeles Southwest College
02.2021 - 06.2023
CNA
Memorial Hospital Of Gardena
08.2017 - 02.2021
Vocational - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College