Evangeline Inyiama
Arlington,TX
Summary
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Arlington, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Direct Care Worker
Center For Neuro Skills
02.2018 - 06.2022
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Nursing Assistant
Legacy Living Memorial Care
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Education
GED -
St Theresa’s Secondary School Abor
Enugu, Nigeria07.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Business Education
Federal College of Education
Enugu, Nigeria06.2005
Skills
- Behavior redirection
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Client documentation
- Quality program protocols
- Compassionate client care
- Community activities
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Center For Neuro Skills
02.2018 - 06.2022
Nursing Assistant
Legacy Living Memorial Care
01.2014 - 02.2018
GED -
St Theresa’s Secondary School Abor
Some College (No Degree) - Business Education
Federal College of Education