Emeka Okoh
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A dedicated nursing professional with hands on experience providing quality care to patients. Skilled in providing comfort, monitoring vital signs, and administering medications as instructed either by the Doctor or the charge Nurse. Demonstrates ability to build relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Frequently praised as hardworking amongst the team, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals. Diligent professional with proven knowledge of ambulatory care, case management, and emergency response. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the Nursing Assistant role on your team.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Providence St John's Health Center
Santa Monica, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Brentwood Health Care Center
Santa Monica, CA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
CNA
Nursing Staffing Agency
06.2022 - 02.2023
PERSONAL CAREGIVER
Personal Home Care
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Fostered positive relationships between client families by providing timely updates on the status of their loved ones
- Changed bed linens and completed laundry tasks to maintain comfortable living quarters
- Bathed patients and assisted with ADLs, promoting autonomy while monitoring safety
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote the independence of clients with disabilities
- Checked and documented patient vitals to decipher changes in progress.
CNA
Country Villa North Convalescent Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output and reported changes to nursing staff
- Learned and demonstrated proper technique for assisting patients in walking with or without assistive devices
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to optimize comfort
- Delivered nursing-related services under supervision of Registered Nurse
- Obtained wide range of information from nursing staff about patient conditions, treatment plans and suggested activities.
DIRECTOR
RozJeff Links
02.2015 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient site operations and achieve demanding schedule targets
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers
- Confirmed company documentation requirements to meet day-to-day operations.
PERSONAL CAREGIVER
Home Care
04.2008 - 11.2008
- Assisted disabled diabetics uncle in any way necessary to facilitate independence and wellbeing
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support my late uncle nutritional needs
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR
Havila - Crest Private School
Lagos Nigeria
02.2002 - 10.2004
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to over 53 numbers of students
- Personal relationship with children with gentle way to lead them to learn
- Set up computers and networking systems and delivered step-by-step instructions on computer basic use.
- Provided personalized instruction to accommodate individual learning styles, leading to increased student satisfaction and success rates.
- Aligned curriculum with state standards and objectives, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required material while still allowing flexibility for personalized instruction approaches.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
WEAC
Lagos, NigeriaHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Atlantic Language Center
CNA CERTIFICATION -
Ezzy Training College
Hawthorne, CA01.2001
Skills
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Resident Care Associate
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Companionship and emotional support
- Heavy Lifting
- Time Management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Basic Life Support
- Feeding assistance expert
- Collecting vital signs
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Catheter Care
Accomplishments
I was just awarded the GEM of MedSurg Department at my current job.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Providence St John's Health Center
06.2023 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Brentwood Health Care Center
09.2022 - 06.2023
CNA
Nursing Staffing Agency
06.2022 - 02.2023
CNA
Country Villa North Convalescent Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
PERSONAL CAREGIVER
Personal Home Care
04.2019 - 12.2022
DIRECTOR
RozJeff Links
02.2015 - 08.2018
PERSONAL CAREGIVER
Home Care
04.2008 - 11.2008
COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR
Havila - Crest Private School
02.2002 - 10.2004
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
WEAC
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Atlantic Language Center
CNA CERTIFICATION -
Ezzy Training College