Gloria Onwuchekwa
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
A Reliable, focused and passionate individual with wealth of experience in patient care also a Certified Home Health and Nurse Aide.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hooverwood Jewish Nursing Home
07.2021 - Current
- Assist residents with dressing, grooming, feeding, bathing, transfers
- Assist with catheter and Ostomy care
- Performed post-mortem care, if needed
- Transfer to and fro bed using hoyer lifts, sit to stand.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Direct Support Professional
The Mentor Network
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Transport clients to day services, doctor's appointments, community activities
- Administer medication and report changes or any effect to Nurse.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Home Health Aide (HHA)
ComForCare
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Offer personal care and assistance to patients following their care plan
- Catheter care, assist clients in going to the bathroom
- Assist or remind clients to take their medication
- Report to the case manager or supervising therapist or nurse observed changes in patient’s needs and condition
- Document services performed or provided, as well as all communication with other healthcare service providers.
- Aided in meal preparation, accommodating specific dietary restrictions and preferences of group home residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Five Star - Grandell Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Assist resident with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Responsible for taking vital signs, serving meals, making beds and changing linens
- Answer resident’s call signals or lights to determine patients' needs
- Turn, reposition and transfer residents in and out bed, baths and wheelchairs
- Document or report observations of resident’s behavior or condition to charge nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Towne Nursing - Highfield Gardens Care Center
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting and personal hygiene
- Responsible for serving meals, making beds and changing sheets
- Transferred and moved residents in and out of bed, bathtub and wheelchairs
- Documented or reported observations of patient behavior or conditions to RN.
Education
Diploma in Library & Information Science - Library & Information Science
Federal Polytechnic Owerri
Skills
- Feeding assistance expert
- Nutrition and Diet
- Adaptable
- Active Listening
- CPR/AED
- Recording vital signs
- Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- Analytical Skills
- Time Management
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- End of life care
- Medication Administration
Certification
New York State Certified Nursing Assistant License, 05/2017, 05/2017
Timeline
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hooverwood Jewish Nursing Home
07.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
The Mentor Network
08.2018 - 04.2020
Home Health Aide (HHA)
ComForCare
03.2018 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Five Star - Grandell Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
07.2017 - 03.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Towne Nursing - Highfield Gardens Care Center
05.2017 - 07.2017
Diploma in Library & Information Science - Library & Information Science
Federal Polytechnic Owerri
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