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Fred Otabor
Certified Nursing Asistant
Houston,Texas
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2019 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family Tree In-Home Senior Care
Houston, TX
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Evergreen Rehabilitation Facility
Humble, TX
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under direction of physician.
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Maintained patient hygiene by administering bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
- Conducted games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation and entertainment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
University Of Lagos
Lagos06.2002
High School Diploma -
Edo College
Benin City03.1988
Skills
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Patient-focused care
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Responding to emergencies
- Recording vital signs
- Indirect Patient Care
- Compassionate
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS
- SAMA
Interests
Volunteering
I became interested in the childcare field when I was a college student. During the break after my first semester, I volunteered at a summer camp for young children and found it very rewarding. I enjoyed the challenge of helping the children in my care learn new skills and grow in confidence.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family Tree In-Home Senior Care
02.2019 - 12.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
Evergreen Rehabilitation Facility
06.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
University Of Lagos
High School Diploma -
Edo College
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