GLORY UDUAKOBONG IJEH
NEWARK,USA
Summary
Dedicated in healthcare field with experience working in nursing homes and group home facilities. Motivated with strong organizational and prioritization skills. Focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Helping patients meet their daily therapeutic goals. Trained/experienced in rehabilitation and subacute settings. Proactive and organized with passionate commitment to first-rate patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
GEO RE-ENTRY SERVICES (DOC)
08.2025 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Private Duty
GOHEWEC HOME HEALTH CARE
04.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Unit Manager
Stratford Manor Rehabilitation Center
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff in best practices and procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Starpediatrics home health care agency
08.2018 - 04.2025
- Measured and recorded patient temperature, blood pressure and pulse as part of comprehensive evaluation.
- Kept patient privacy and confidentiality with stringent adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Administered medications per physician orders and documented dosages for tracking.
- Trained and mentored nursing students, orderlies and new team members in organizational policies and care standards.
- Examined patients and monitored temperature, blood pressure and pulse.
- Comforted and supported patients during preparation for examinations, tests and treatment.
- Reduced infection risks with consistent equipment sterilization and aseptic techniques.
- Assessed patient needs and ordered appropriate interventions under physician supervision.
- Promoted independence while assisting patients with mobility and ADL needs.
- Supported patients by promptly answering calls and offering skilled care.
- Supported continuum of care by promptly communicating patient data to supervising RN.
- Coordinated patient care plans effectively by collaborating with RN case manager and physician.
Unit Manager
Complete Care
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in establishing emergency procedures and trained team members to manage unexpected situations effectively. Supported documentation processes by preparing and maintaining essential records, forms, and reports. Aided in defining and implementing policies and procedures for the medical unit. Suggested improvements to enhance patient flow and staff movement. Oversaw charting processes to boost accuracy with the new EMR system. Helped monitor medical services to evaluate care quality and resource distribution. Contributed to improved financial metrics through budget control and expense tracking. Updated EHR systems to accurately document patient data and treatment plans. Achieved high inpatient unit scores by fostering performance-oriented teams. Assisted in supervising and evaluating the work of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, and maintenance personnel.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Complete Care
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Documented patient progress, medication administration and nursing interventions to provide clarity across care team.
- Reported incidents of medication side effects and adverse treatment reactions to adjust care plan.
- Trained and mentored nursing students, orderlies and new team members in organizational policies and care standards.
- Measured and recorded patient temperature, blood pressure and pulse as part of comprehensive evaluation.
- Safeguarded test results by maintaining specimen integrity to individual test requirements.
- Followed required schedules and organizational standards to administer immunizations.
- Maintained accurate patient charts in company EMR software.
- Served as patient advocate during procedures, at patient or provider request.
- Kept patient privacy and confidentiality with stringent adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Treated and dressed wounds and monitored for signs of healing or infection.
- Collected biological samples in alignment with laboratory policy.
- Recorded patient fluid and food intakes and outputs and monitored wellness to report changes.
- Administered medications per physician orders and documented dosages for tracking.
- Assessed patient needs and ordered appropriate interventions under physician supervision.
- Maintained chart integrity with consistent EHR updates reporting changes in patient conditions.
- Promoted independence while assisting patients with mobility and ADL needs.
- Comforted and supported patients during preparation for examinations, tests and treatment.
- Examined patients and monitored temperature, blood pressure and pulse.
- Delivered expert wound care and changed dressings to prohibit infection and monitor healing.
- Provided pain management and palliative care for end-stage disease processes.
- Supported patients by promptly answering calls and offering skilled care.
- Responded to codes and alarms and delegated tasks to deliver necessary care.
- Supported continuum of care by promptly communicating patient data to supervising RN.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, prognoses and post-discharge care.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids, noting frequency and dosage amounts in patient charts.
- Coordinated patient care plans effectively by collaborating with RN case manager and physician.
Direct Support Professional
Arc of Union County
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Monitored and assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming and room care.
- Prioritized personal safety, health and development through person-centered care.
- Delivered personal care and support aligned with individual support plans.
- Observed individuals for changes in health or behavior.
- Applied and upheld standard precautions and procedures used for infection control.
- Administered medications and set up reminders for clients in alignment with medication administration record.
- Implemented behavioral plans for individuals with different needs.
- Reported and documented incidents and safeguarding concerns following set procedure.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with service users and colleagues.
- Handled challenging behaviors using proven deescalation strategies.
- Maintained safe space for individuals, notifying supervisors of facility maintenance or repair work.
- Helped to develop and update individual care plans to meet changing needs of service users.
- Supported level of care to maintain patient health, safety and dignity.
- Participated in staff meetings and in-service trainings to stay aware of new company developments and protocols.
- Provided sensory and social stimulation to program individuals under direction of recreational therapists.
- Attended emergency calls, providing first aid and following established protocols.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alaris Health At The Fountains
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations.
- Documented and reported to nurses patient behavior observations, complaints, or physical symptoms.
- Cleaned patient rooms and changed bed linens to reduce fungi and bacteria buildup.
- Completed daily shift reports for smooth and informative handovers.
- Safeguarded residents' rights and confidentiality.
- Reviewed patient dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences to facilitate appropriate diet.
- Answered call lights to aid patient comfort.
- Recorded vitals to monitor patient condition.
- Monitored patients' mental and emotional wellbeing and reported concerns.
- Prioritized assigned tasks when managing high patient caseload.
- Built patients' trust through compassionate, person-centered care.
- Bonded and worked with patients to encourage exercise and therapeutic activity participation.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by observing HIPAA and company-established protocols.
- Resupplied patients with towels, soap and sheets.
- Followed moving and handling procedures to lift and transport patients safely.
- Attended to patient call signals and took appropriate action.
- Repositioned bedridden patients to prevent sores and blood clots.
- Provided feeding assistance to patients where necessary.
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
EXCELSIOR UNIVERSITY
Albany, NY02.2025
Nursing diploma - Nursing
Sierra Allied Health Academy
Plainfield, NJ06.2018
CNA Certificate - Nursing
Newark, NJ11.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Ekum College High school
Orile-Iganmu, Lagos, Nigeria06.2002
Skills
- Medical records management
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Family communication
- Vital signs
- HIPAA protocols
- Patient evaluations
- Patient education
- Update electronic charts
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plans
- Medical examination
- Immunization administration
- Medication administration
- [Software] EMR software
- Health education
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Patient relationship building
- Administer medications
- Observe patients
- Personal hygiene support
- Monitor IV fluids
Certification
- BLS certification
- IV Certification
LANGUAGES
English, Fluent
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
GEO RE-ENTRY SERVICES (DOC)
08.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Unit Manager
Stratford Manor Rehabilitation Center
06.2023 - 07.2025
Unit Manager
Complete Care
08.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Complete Care
04.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse/Private Duty
GOHEWEC HOME HEALTH CARE
04.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Starpediatrics home health care agency
08.2018 - 04.2025
Direct Support Professional
Arc of Union County
08.2016 - 12.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alaris Health At The Fountains
12.2015 - 04.2016
Nursing diploma - Nursing
Sierra Allied Health Academy
CNA Certificate - Nursing
High School Diploma - undefined
Ekum College High school
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
EXCELSIOR UNIVERSITY