Emelda Nwachukwu
TIRR Memorial Hermann Memorial Hospital, Moursund
Richmond,TX
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dependable Licensed Vocational Nurse and certified Nursing Assistant with hands on experience providing direct patient care and supporting patients with activities of daily living. Newly licensed LVN with a strong foundation in medication safety, vital sign monitoring, patient assessment, documentation, infection prevention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dedicated to providing safe, respectful, patient centered care while maintaining professional standards and protecting patient dignity.
Work History
CNA/Patient Care Assistant
4 Years 8 Months- Monitored vital signs and documented patient observations in electronic records.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, toileting, and other activities of daily living.
- Transferred and positioned patients safely using gait belts and mobility equipment.
- Reported condition changes promptly to nursing staff to support timely interventions.
- Maintained infection-control standards through proper PPE use, hand hygiene, and room sanitation.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
LVN Student Nurse
9 Months- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormal findings to supervising nurses
- Strengthened patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and accurately interpreting data trends to identify potential problems before they escalated into more serious health issues.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, mobility, and basic comfort measures
- Documented care activities accurately in electronic health records
- Supported medication administration under licensed nurse supervision
- Collected specimens and prepared samples for laboratory processing
- Maintained infection control standards during patient care procedures
- Refined clinical skills through hands-on practice in diverse healthcare settings such as acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics under supervision of experienced nursing professionals.
- Developed critical thinking skills through participation in simulation training exercises that tested clinical judgement in complex scenarios involving multiple variables related to patient assessment and intervention selection.
- Contributed to the development of nursing care plans that addressed individual patient needs by gathering relevant information from assessments conducted in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic nursing care while addressing their physical and emotional needs.
- Collected samples from patients for diagnostic testing to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Direct Care Professional
2 Years 10 Months- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting dignity, comfort, and independence.
- Monitored behavior changes and reported concerns to nursing and supervisory staff.
- Supported person-centered care plans by following individual routines and communication needs.
- Documented resident services, incidents, and observations with accuracy and consistency.
- Provided safe transfers, mobility support, and repositioning using approved techniques.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
Education
LVN - Nursing
- Awarded Excellent Clinical Skills-HCC
- Awarded Charting Champion 2026 (PCA)-TIRR-Memorial Hermann
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Collecting vital signs
Bathing assistance
Compassionate
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Catheterization/Foley Insertion
Ostomy bad replacement and care
Bladder scan
Good clinical judgement
Glucose monitoring
Phlebotomy
Airway care
Bowel Training/Programming
Enteral Feeding
Certification
BLS/CPR
Timeline
LVN Student Nurse
Harris Health Ben Taub General Hospital/LBJ;/ Kelsey Seybold Clinic,/Jacinto Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, YMCA Children's Academy
03.2025 - 12.2025Read More
CNA/Patient Care Assistant
TIRR Memorial Hermann Memorial Hospital, Moursund
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
Direct Care Professional
Richmond State Supported Living Center
04.2019 - 02.2022Read More
Houston Community College
LVN from Nursing
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