Chioma Opara
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide comprehensive care for 12+ patients.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, and blood sugar as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients’ needs.
- Collected specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum for laboratory testing.
- Provided physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Inserted foley catheter on patients who are incontinent or retaining.
- Performed basic tests such as EKGs directed by medical staff.
- Removed IV dressings during patient discharge.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assisted in daily patient care, ensuring comfort and safety through attentive support.
Food and Nutrition
Novant Health
Charlotte, NC
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Coordinated with nursing departments and clinical dieticians on patient diets to enhance patient service.
- Gathered patient menu choices to ensure dietary compliance prior to meals and offer alternatives as allowed on prescribed diets.
- Prepared patient food trays according to dietary menus according to menu on tray and retrieve trays from patient’s rooms.
Education
B.S - Biology
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee05-2020
A.S - Science and Post Baccalaureate Program
Central Piedmont Community College
07-2023
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Chosen Health Care
Charlotte11-2020
Skills
- CNA certification
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Basic life support
- EKG
- American Red Cross: CPR, AED, First Aid
- HIPAA compliance
- CPR and First Aid
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic health records
- Patient care documentation
- Patient interaction
- Collaborative healthcare team
- Adaptable
- Critical thinking
- Communication Skills
Certification
American Red Cross: CPR, AED, First Aid
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health
09.2022 - Current
Food and Nutrition
Novant Health
05.2018 - 08.2020
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Chosen Health Care
A.S - Science and Post Baccalaureate Program
Central Piedmont Community College
B.S - Biology
Western Carolina University