Ifeyinwa J UZEBU-ONITSHABO
Rolling Meadows,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, and dementia care. Completed clinical rotations in an LPN nursing program, applying expertise in patient care, medication administration, vital signs, assessments, and infection control.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nursing Student
Clinical Experience; Aperion Care
West Chicago, Illinois
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Assessed client needs and risks to support effective crisis intervention efforts.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to clients in crisis situations.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to the clinical team.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Educated clients about mental health issues and available community resources.
- Facilitated expression of feelings and life events to help clients develop self-insight and improve relationships.
- Collected client information through interviews and observations to inform care strategies.
Licensed Practical Nursing Student
Clinical Experience; Ignite Medical Resort
Hanover Park, Illinois
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Delivered direct patient care in collaboration with clinical instructor, registered nurses, and healthcare team.
- Conducted focused nursing assessments, obtained vital signs, monitored patient status, and communicated significant changes to RN.
- Administered medications in accordance with orders and facility policies, ensuring patient safety and adherence to scope of practice.
- Observed patients for therapeutic effects, side effects, adverse reactions, and changes in condition following medication administration.
Certified Nursing Asistant
Garlands of Barrington
Barrington, Illinois
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks, promoting comfort and dignity in their daily routines.
- Facilitated patient ambulation using safe and appropriate equipment in clinical settings.
- Assisted non-ambulatory residents with range of motion exercises to promote mobility in care facilities.
- Monitored physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition, facilitating timely interventions for medical concerns.
- Responded swiftly to call lights, effectively addressing patient needs to promote safety and satisfaction.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Communicated with families about resident care plans and updates, fostering trust and collaboration in care.
- Accurately documented care provided within electronic health records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Inspired Grace Healthcare
West Dundee, Illinois
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to enhance independence and quality of life.
- Measured vital signs, including blood pressure and temperature, for accurate assessments.
- Documented residents' health concerns and communicated findings to nursing staff to ensure timely care.
- Collaborated with patients and nursing staff to improve care delivery.
- Served meals and provided assistance to residents during mealtimes.
- Provided companionship to patients during daily care routines. and emotional support to patients during care routines.
- Ensured privacy for all residents while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Maintained resident privacy by implementing confidentiality protocols during care.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Diploma
New Lake College
Illinois City, IL10-2026
Bachelors Degree - Computer and Information Sciences
Ambrose Alli University
Edo State, Nigeria01-2004
Diploma - Banking and Finance
The Polytechnic Ibadan
Nigeria01-2000
O'Levels -
St Theresa's College
Ibadan Nigeria01-1998
Skills
- Patient support
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication management
- Wound dressing
- Health information management
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Safety compliance
- Multitasking
- Active listening techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Illinois Practical Nurse Licensure — Pending NCLEX-PN
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — Illinois 2023
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association
Additional Information:
Electronic Health Records (EHR): PointClickCare experience for patient documentation, care records, and clinical communication.
Healthcare Training: Completed Relias training in multiple healthcare topics, including patient safety, infection prevention and control, dementia care, medication safety, emergency preparedness, and patient-centered care.
Clinical Technology: Comfortable using electronic documentation systems and completing online healthcare education and competency training.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nursing Student
Clinical Experience; Ignite Medical Resort
01.2026 - 03.2026
Licensed Practical Nursing Student
Clinical Experience; Aperion Care
10.2025 - 12.2025
Certified Nursing Asistant
Garlands of Barrington
05.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Inspired Grace Healthcare
08.2022 - 03.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Diploma
New Lake College
Bachelors Degree - Computer and Information Sciences
Ambrose Alli University
Diploma - Banking and Finance
The Polytechnic Ibadan
O'Levels -
St Theresa's College