HAPPINESS ONWUZURUIKE
Metuchen,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
White House Health Care Center
City of Orange, NJ
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
CarePlus NJ
Hackensack, New Jersey
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Winchester Gardens
Maplewood, New Jersey
06.2005 - 07.2021
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Mountain Healthcare Rehabilitation Center
Vauxhall, NJ
05.2002 - 05.2004
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, reporting changes to the nursing staff.
- Supported patients with safe transfers, and maintained a clean, comfortable, and safe environment.
- Provided emotional support, companionship, and reassurance to patients and their families.
- Collaborated with nurses and healthcare staff to ensure quality patient care and meet individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mbieri Secondary Technical School
Nigeria06-1988
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Critical thinking
- Basic life support
- Compassionate
- Outpatient care
- Supporting personal needs
- Monitoring fluids
- Patient care
- Feeding assistance
- Helping with medication
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Documenting behaviors
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
White House Health Care Center
01.2025 - 12.2025
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
CarePlus NJ
04.2018 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Winchester Gardens
06.2005 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Mountain Healthcare Rehabilitation Center
05.2002 - 05.2004
High School Diploma -
Mbieri Secondary Technical School