CHIOMA .S NWEKE

Patient Care Assistant

Houston Methodist

07.2022 - 10.2023

Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
Reassured patients by explaining medical practices and processes in easy-to-understand terminology.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.

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Patient Care Assistant

Education

No Degree - Physician Assistant

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Patient Care Assistant

No Degree - Physician Assistant

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