Faith Chidiegwu
Nursing
Calumet City,IL
Summary
Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse offering 5+ years of healthcare experience. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, Experience in long term/ rehab, and supporting diverse patient needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Elevate Care Chicago North
Chicago, IL
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering scheduled medication, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
LPN, Private Duty
Great Paragon Healthcare Inc.
Chicago, IL
10.2017 - 04.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered scheduled medication, performed Trach. suctioning, Nebulizer treatment. Ventilator care.
LPN
Mosaic Of Lakeshore
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
LPN, Private Duty
Kingsway Home Healthcare
Chicago, IL
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered scheduled medication, performed Trach. suctioning, Nebulizer treatment.
CNA
Wilson Care
Chicago, IL
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL 01.2011 - 05.2013
LPN - LPN
International Career Institute
Lincolnwood, IL 10.2014 - 12.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Siena College of Health
Lauderhill, FL 03.2019 - 06.2020
Skills
Excellent Communication
Multitasking Abilities
Critical Thinking
Dependable and Responsible
Problem-Solving
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Elevate Care Chicago North
05.2020 - 07.2022
LPN
Mosaic Of Lakeshore
09.2019 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Siena College of Health
03.2019 - 06.2020
LPN, Private Duty
Kingsway Home Healthcare
07.2018 - 05.2019
LPN, Private Duty
Great Paragon Healthcare Inc.
10.2017 - 04.2022
CNA
Wilson Care
02.2015 - 11.2015
LPN - LPN
International Career Institute
10.2014 - 12.2015
Associate of Science - General Studies
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
01.2011 - 05.2013