CHISOM SANDRA ONU
Houston
Summary
Developed strong patient care skills in fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Focused on delivering compassionate care and maintaining patient dignity. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills to contribute meaningfully to new team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bright Horizon Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for care continuity.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Trained new staff on procedures, enhancing team efficiency and consistency.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Belmont Village Senior Living West University
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Language And Literature
Covenant University
07-2019
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program -
01.2020
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Safety precautions
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical terminology
- Companionship and emotional support
- Urinary catheter care
- Patient relationship building
- Supporting personal needs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Light housekeeping
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
- CPR & First Aid Certified — American Heart Association
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bright Horizon Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Belmont Village Senior Living West University
03.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - English Language And Literature
Covenant University