GRACE ALIMETU
Irving
Summary
Caring Licensed Vocational nurse with excellent communication skills and 11 years as a certified nursing Aid in geriatric care and skilled nursing. I also have 3 years working experience in memory care and 1 year working experience as a medication aid. Worked as a pediatric home health nurse for 6 years.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
PistisCare Pediatrics Home Health LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Charge Nurse
Skillcare Nursing Center
10.2019 - Current
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Charge Nurse
Bishop Davies Nursing Care Center
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Charge Nurse
Oxford Glen
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
CARE GIVER
CARING SENIOR SERVICES
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Care giver
- Maintaining residents safety
- Medication reminder
- Assist with ambulation
- Assist with activities of daily living
MEDICATION AID/CERTIFIED NURSING AID
RIVER OAKS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
01.2013 - 09.2013
- Medication administration
- Assist with activities of daily living e.g. showers, feeding, dressing, ambulation
CERTIFIED NURSING AID
HCR MANOR CARE INC
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Activities of daily living
- Assist with transfers
- Medication administration
- Incontinent care
CARE GIVER
HOME HEALTH RESOURCES INC
10.2006 - 06.2007
- Activities of daily living
- Sitting and companion
- Grooming
- Medication reminder
- Assist with ambulation
CASHIER/GREETER
WAL-MART
08.2003 - 06.2006
- Checking out customers at the cash register
- Greeting and welcoming customers
- Taking work orders
Education
Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TXCertification in nursing - Vocational Nursing
TEAM WORK CAREER INSTITUTE
Grand prairie, Tx, USA01.2014
Certification - Medical Administration
TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE
Arlington, TX01.2012
Certified Nursing Aid - undefined
American Medical Institute
Houston, TX01.2005
Skills
- Medication administration
- Culturally sensitive
- Wound cleaning/care
- Infection control standards expert
- Mobility assistance
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Specimen collection
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Gastrointestinal care
- Trach and ventilator
- Nasal gastric care
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient care planning
- Charting and documenting
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas, License Number 329648
- Certified Nursing Aid in the state of Texas, License number NA8333532
Timeline
Charge Nurse
PistisCare Pediatrics Home Health LLC
08.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Skillcare Nursing Center
10.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse
Bishop Davies Nursing Care Center
11.2018 - 11.2020
Charge Nurse
Oxford Glen
10.2016 - 10.2018
CARE GIVER
CARING SENIOR SERVICES
05.2015 - 01.2016
MEDICATION AID/CERTIFIED NURSING AID
RIVER OAKS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
01.2013 - 09.2013
CERTIFIED NURSING AID
HCR MANOR CARE INC
07.2012 - 01.2013
CARE GIVER
HOME HEALTH RESOURCES INC
10.2006 - 06.2007
CASHIER/GREETER
WAL-MART
08.2003 - 06.2006
Certification in nursing - Vocational Nursing
TEAM WORK CAREER INSTITUTE
Certification - Medical Administration
TEXAS CAREER INSTITUTE
Certified Nursing Aid - undefined
American Medical Institute
Nursing
Houston Community College
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- I possess high levels of confidentiality in performing duties as assigned.
- I am honest, trustworthy, respectful, and flexible and I demonstrate sound work ethics.