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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Ifeanyi Okonkwo

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nurse Aide with a proven track record at Duke University Health System, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient-focused care. Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication, ensuring safety and comfort for those in need. Committed to delivering high-quality care while adhering to regulatory standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nurse Aide

Duke University Health System
05.2024 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nurses for timely intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently meeting emotional needs through compassionate listening and empathetic support.
  • Prevented complications by closely monitoring patients at risk for falls or pressure injuries.
  • Provided high-quality care to patients, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and meal preparation.
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks for increased efficiency in patient care.
  • Facilitated patient transfers and repositioning, ensuring safety and comfort.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Patient Attendant Safety Aide

Duke University Health System
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting for optimal patient comfort and hygiene.
  • Promoted a healing atmosphere within the ward by maintaining an organized workspace free of clutter or hazards.
  • Maintained patients'' dignity and privacy through respectful communication and adherence to confidentiality protocols.

Preloader/Warehouse Package Handler

UPS
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Adhered to quality control standards by routinely inspecting packages for damage or discrepancies before loading.
  • Implemented time management techniques to balance competing priorities during fast-paced shifts.
  • Optimized loading efficiency by assessing and organizing packages based on destination and priority.
  • Supported training initiatives for new hires, sharing expertise in preloading procedures and workplace safety protocols.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.

Picker

Amazon
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Worked fast to meet assigned daily picking quotas.
  • Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
  • Maintained a clean and organized warehouse, ensuring easy access to products for efficient picking.
  • Expedited the picking process for faster order fulfillment using handheld scanners and inventory management software.

Sales Manager

Bicbaa- Cotonou
03.2019 - 07.2022
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling tailored solutions for clients'' specific needs.

Freelance Translator and Interpreter

Self-employed
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Translated documents from English to French and French to English.
  • Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information or classified documents for clients.
  • Improved cultural understanding among colleagues by providing language training sessions and workshops on foreign customs and practices.
  • Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
  • Maintained high linguistic standards across all translations through rigorous proofreading and editing processes.
  • Fostered better understanding of complex documents by translating technical manuals, legal contracts, and medical reports.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Institut Cerco
01.2016 - 02.2017
  • Streamlined communication between students and professors by managing online discussion boards and responding to email inquiries promptly.
  • Supported faculty members with administrative tasks including grading papers, updating class records, and tracking attendance.
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Boosted students'' confidence in their abilities through continuous positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on assignments.
  • Assisted in development of course syllabi, aligning educational content with academic standards.

Internship Student

Ijanmodu Grammar School
08.2014 - 07.2015

Bilingual teacher.

Taught introductory courses in english to high school students.

Radio Host

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Campus Radio
10.2009 - 01.2013
  • Engaged listeners through social media platforms to increase station visibility.
  • Produced creative radio segments focused on music, current events and lifestyle topics.
  • Recorded and edited high-quality interviews and audio clips for broadcast.
  • Adapted quickly to changing circumstances during live broadcasts, demonstrating professionalism and poise under pressure.

Education

No Degree - Nurse Aide

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
12-2023

Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka,Anambra State. Nigeria
08-2013

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Fluent in two languages
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Valid NC driver's license
  • CPI certification
  • CPR

Certification

CPI CERTIFICATION

CPR

BLS

NC CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
IGBO
Native or Bilingual
FON
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Nurse Aide

Duke University Health System
05.2024 - Current

Patient Attendant Safety Aide

Duke University Health System
01.2024 - 05.2024

Picker

Amazon
01.2023 - 02.2023

Preloader/Warehouse Package Handler

UPS
10.2022 - 02.2024

Sales Manager

Bicbaa- Cotonou
03.2019 - 07.2022

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Institut Cerco
01.2016 - 02.2017

Internship Student

Ijanmodu Grammar School
08.2014 - 07.2015

Freelance Translator and Interpreter

Self-employed
01.2014 - 01.2019

Radio Host

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Campus Radio
10.2009 - 01.2013

No Degree - Nurse Aide

Wake Technical Community College

Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Ifeanyi Okonkwo