Crystal Okafor
Durham,NC
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Right At Home Care, skilled in patient monitoring and compassionate support. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while effectively managing care plans. Proficient in vital signs documentation and CPR certified, demonstrating strong problem-solving and teamwork skills to ensure optimal health outcomes. Experienced with monitoring patient safety and maintaining an environment conducive to patient well-being. Utilizes observational skills and effective communication to ensure patient safety and timely intervention. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and procedures, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Right At Home Care
Durham, NC
11.2019 - Current
- Assisted 20 clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain healing and sanitary measures.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client's progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in the patient's health status to the case manager.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep the healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved well-being.
Patient Safety Monitor
Right At Home Care
Durham, NC
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Closely monitored visitors entering the facility, ensuring compliance with infection prevention policies and procedures for added security measures against communicable diseases.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to monitor high-risk patients, mitigating the risk of adverse events.
- Provided compassionate care and emotional support to patients struggling with mental health challenges, ensuring they received appropriate resources and interventions during their hospital stay.
- Lifted or assisted others in lifting patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables, or stretchers.
- Aided patients with wound and pressure sore care, alleviating pain and stress.
- Supported medical staff during patient examinations per company policy.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing rigorous monitoring protocols and procedures.
- Kept 12 patient information and records secure by using private hospital databases and withholding information from outside sources.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12-2025
Associate of Science - Clinical Research
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC05-2019
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Patient services
- Health monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Documentation
- Clinical training
- Healthcare expertise
- Vitals documentation
- Monitoring patient conditions
Certification
- [Advanced Clinical Research Assistant (ACRA) ] Certificate for Pre-Health Students
Timeline
Caregiver
Right At Home Care
11.2019 - Current
Patient Safety Monitor
Right At Home Care
11.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
East Carolina University
Associate of Science - Clinical Research
Pitt Community College
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