Christy Okoli
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in direct patient care and residential support, gained through positions at Rem California LLC and other reputable healthcare facilities. Excelled in medication administration and providing emotional support, significantly enhancing patient well-being. Demonstrated exceptional communication and time management abilities, ensuring efficient and empathetic patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
Rem California LLC
South Gate, CA
07.2020 - Current
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
DSP
Gordon's Grace Home
Los Angeles, CA
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
CNA
Windsor Gardens Convalescent Center
Hawthorne, CA
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
CNA
Hawthorne Convalecent
Hawthorne, CA
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Certificate - Direct Support Professional
Healthier Choice
Inglewood, CA05-2018
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Homestead School Torrance
Torrance, CA09-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Ibadan
Nigeria05-2000
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Personal hygiene
- Cook healthy meals
- Diet and nutrition
- Exceptional patient care
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
- Professionalism
- Multitasking
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Professional demeanor
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Personal care worker (PCW)
- Dementia care
- Mental health understanding
- Patient confidentiality
- CPR certification
- Care planning
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional support
- Direct care aide (DCA)
- Problem-solving
- Service documentation
- Basic nursing care
- Excellent communication
- Time management abilities
- Vital signs monitoring
- Comfort care
- Nutritional guidance
- Communication assistance
Certification
- Direct Support Professional
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
DSP
Gordon's Grace Home
06.2024 - 01.2025
DSP
Rem California LLC
07.2020 - Current
CNA
Windsor Gardens Convalescent Center
01.2016 - 09.2018
CNA
Hawthorne Convalecent
10.2014 - 12.2016
Certificate - Direct Support Professional
Healthier Choice
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Homestead School Torrance
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Ibadan