Crystelle Jimegnie Njiodjo

• Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans.
• Provided post-operative care and education to patients and families.
• Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
• Performed physical assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as needed.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
• Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
• Developed teaching plans for patients regarding self-care management techniques for chronic illnesses or rehabilitation goals.
• Counseled patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
• Reported changes in patient status promptly to supervisor or attending physician.
• Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
• Adhered to ethical standards of practice while providing compassionate care.
• Facilitated discharge planning by collaborating with social workers or case managers.
• Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
• Administered medications and treatments to residents per doctors' orders or CRNP orders.
• Educated patients and their families on disease management, treatment plans, and preventive health practices.
• Led patient care conferences, advocating for patient needs and care preferences.

Assisted with G-tube feeding and tracheostomy care.

• Provided nursing care and education to home health patients in accordance with the physician's orders.
• Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the supervising RN or physician.
• Administered prescribed medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Instructed families and caregivers on proper wound care techniques including dressing changes, wound irrigation and debridement procedures.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes following agency policies and procedures.
• Assessed caregiver and family abilities to provide adequate care when applicable.
• Encouraged family involvement in teaching sessions related to their loved one's illness process, safety concerns and appropriate interventions.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Provided G-tube feeding or medication via G-tube or PEG-tube.

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
• Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
• Performed chest physiotherapy for patients in need.

Performed mechanical ventilation using BIPAP and other ventilation devices as ordered.

• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Answered patient and family questions to reeducate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Administered prescribed medications and noted times and amounts on patient charts.
• Used sterile technique and non sterile technique for treatment procedure.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health condition.
• Assessed health needs of students and provided appropriate nursing care.
• Monitored immunization records and ensured compliance with state regulations.
• Provided health counseling to students, parents, and staff.
• Educated staff on proper infection control procedures and protocols.
• Changed dressings on wounds.
• Assisted patient with mechanical ventillation per physitiant order.
• Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
• Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
• Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate when required.
• Assisted with mobility issues including transferring from bed to wheelchair or walker and ambulation assistance.
• Encouraged independence among clients by assisting them with self-care whenever possible.
• Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as shampooing hair, trimming nails, shaving facial hair.
• Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.

• Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
• Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
• Collected urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
• Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
• Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Followed doctor and nurse instructions for medication management and charting of vital signs.
• Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
• Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
• Sterilized equipment and supplies to protect patients and staff from infection.
• Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.

• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
• Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.