CHINYERE EZE
Katy
Summary
Compassionate and experienced patient care technician with over 10+ years of working with patients in both the hospital settings and their homes as a home health aide. Also, experienced in working with hospice patients as a home health aide, working with psych patients and as a direct support professional in group home with patients with physical, developmental, and behavioral disability. Skilled at performing health care tasks, coordinating with nurses in contributing to the wellbeing of patients. Aspiring to bring compassionate care to patients and their families by collaborating with all members of the interprofessional team. Also a certified phlebotomist with experience in obtaining, preparing and processing blood sample in a safe and effective manner.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician/CNA
HCA Healthcare
Cypress
03.2022 - Current
- Provide direct patient care for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
- Obtain patients vitals and report any unusual changes or findings to the nurse
- Accurately measure, record and report intake and output
- Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter
- Document information related to patients' treatment including vital signs, change in condition in a timely manner
- Utilize standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patients' identification
- Answer call lights
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Certified Phlebotomist Technologist
Specimen control
01.2022 - Current
- Following the correct order of draw to avoid test result error due to cross contamination
- Applying proper technique to ensure the patients are comfortable while collecting blood samples through venipuncture
- Label, prepare, and package samples to be dropped off at the laboratory
- Utilize standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patients' identification
EKG Technician
HCA
Katy
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Performed ultrasounds to diagnose heart conditions and vascular problems.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Communicated effectively with patients to explain the purpose of the test and answer any questions they may have had about it.
- Checked the condition of electrodes before each use to confirm proper functioning.
- Maintained cleanliness in the lab environment by sterilizing instruments after use.
- Observed strict confidentiality when handling patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for EKG testing and ensured their comfort during the procedure.
- Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
Home Health Aide/Hospice Aide
Capstone Homecare, LLC
Houston
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, ambulation, and transfers
- Accompany clients to the grocery store and doctor's appointments
- Assisting clients with active and passive mobility work defined by the plan of care and documenting observed changes to the nurse
- Prepares meals for the clients
- Monitor and report changes in patient health status
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family tree private care
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living
- Assisting the RN in monitoring the health of clients by taking vitals
- Provide Transportation assistance and companionship to clients
- Preform household task such as cooking and cleaning
Caregiver
Manor care health services
MD
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Assist residents with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling
- Provide dignified care to residents of both assisted living and memory care communities, including individuals living with all stages of Alzheimer's disease
- Helped coordinate enjoyable activities for residents, including game nights, concerts, movies, card tournaments, exercise classes and makeover sessions
- Assisted in procuring donated supplies, with repeated praise for creative ideas and resident-acclaimed programming
- Prepared and submitted resident progress notes
- Ensured complete documentation in EMR system and immediately alerted RN and care provider teams of changes in condition
Care Giver
Saint Vincent new hope group home
IN
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Transporting patients to doctor's office, grocery shopping and the day program center
- Assist patients that need help in getting into shower and bathing them
- Served meals to residents, feed those unable to feed themselves and prepare tray for self-feeders
- Knowledgeable in attending to skin, nail, and oral care needs of patients
- Experience in taking vital signs and blood pressure
Caregiver
Rem Indiana INC.
group home
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Assist patients with daily activities
- Follow patients care plan and observe patient's behavior
- Administering medication
- Experience in dementia and Alzheimer patients
- Experience in G-tube feeding and care
- Knowledgeable in preparing nutritious meals for patients
Education
High school diploma -
Some college Education -
Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of compliance and safety
- Multitasking and organization
- CPI
- First aid
- Venipuncture
- Dementia Care
- Vital Signs
- Tube Feeding
- Hospice Care
- Home Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Memory Care
- Meal Preparation
- Critical Care Experience
- Laboratory Experience
- Caregiving
- Patient Care
- Laundry
- Phlebotomy
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, 08/23, 08/25
- CNA, 03/19, 03/26
- CPR Certification, 09/24
- BLS Certification, 09/22, 09/24
- National Certified ECG Technician, 06/24, 06/26
Timeline
EKG Technician
HCA
01.2023 - 03.2025
Home Health Aide/Hospice Aide
Capstone Homecare, LLC
07.2022 - 03.2023
Patient Care Technician/CNA
HCA Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist Technologist
Specimen control
01.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family tree private care
10.2019 - 01.2022
Caregiver
Manor care health services
07.2014 - 01.2015
Care Giver
Saint Vincent new hope group home
06.2012 - 09.2014
Caregiver
Rem Indiana INC.
01.2010 - 03.2012