Ijeoma V. Eze-Akachukwu
Houston,USA
Summary
I am a Nursing Assistant with experience in caring for chronically ill patients. My duties include assisting patients with their daily living activities and household tasks. I am patient, highly compassionate, and skilled at working in long-term care environments or outpatient centers. My goal is to utilize my expertise in NA work to contribute to a healthcare facility that prioritizes patient well-being and quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Nursing Assistant
Shifty key
- Current
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating
- Monitor and record patient vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Assist patients with mobility, such as getting in and out of bed or a wheelchair
- Provide emotional support to patients and families
- Help keep patient rooms clean and organized
- Answer patient calls and provide assistance as needed
- Report any changes in patient condition to the nurse in charge
- Assist in transporting patients to and from treatment areas
- Help in the preparation and administration of medications
- Perform basic medical procedures, such as changing dressings or taking blood pressures
World health services Inc.
10.2024 - Current
- Effectively managed a high-volume of communication between providers and patients
- Acted as a liaison between insurance providers, patients, and other internal members
- Coordinated projects such as data planning, scheduling, budget tracking, and bill payment
- Maintained professional communication with individuals across the healthcare field
Houston Transitional care
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Monitoring vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature
- Administering medication under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Assisting with patient transfers, repositioning, and mobility
- Conducting basic patient assessments and reporting any changes in condition to the nursing staff
- Assisting with wound care, including changing dressings and providing basic first aid
- Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of patient rooms and common areas
- Documenting patient care activities and observations accurately and timely
- Assisting with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Providing emotional support and companionship to patients
- Responding to patient calls and requests for assistance promptly
- Communicating effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team
- Adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment
- Participating in health education activities for patients and families
- Maintaining patient confidentiality and respecting their rights and dignity
Mental Health Technician
Voyages of behavioral health
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Actively observed patient behavior, identifying changes in mood, affect, and potential risks, and promptly reported observations to clinical staff
- Provided individual and group therapy support, including facilitating therapeutic activities and discussions to promote coping mechanisms and personal growth
- Implemented treatment plans as directed by clinicians, ensuring patients received appropriate care and interventions
- Assisted with medication administration and monitoring, following established protocols
- Conducted crisis interventions, de-escalating situations with distressed patients using calm and assertive communication techniques
- Maintained detailed patient records, documenting progress, significant behaviors, and interventions provided
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care and transition planning
Nurse Assistant
Braeburn Manor Assisted Living
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse
- Answered signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine resident needs
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patient status
Independent Nursing Assistant
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided compassionate and personalized care to elderly and disabled clients in their homes
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals
- Managed patient records and documented care plans, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information
- Assisted with mobility exercises, and physical therapy routines, and ensured a safe living environment
- Offered emotional support and companionship to clients, fostering a sense of well-being and comfort
- Collaborated with family members and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care
Nurse Assistant
NATURE CURE MEDICAL CENTRE
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse
- Answered signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine resident needs
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patient status
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTBSC - Health Administration
American Intercontinental University
01.2022
Skills
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Documentation
- ADL Assistance
- Communication Skills
- Patient Care
- Mobility Support
- Emotional Support
- Monitoring Fluids
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-Focused Care
- Infection Control
- Electronic Charting
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support – BLS
- CNA Certified Nursing Assistant
- BSN Galen college of Nursing (in progress)
Timeline
World health services Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Houston Transitional care
02.2024 - 10.2024
Mental Health Technician
Voyages of behavioral health
01.2024 - 08.2024
Nurse Assistant
Braeburn Manor Assisted Living
09.2021 - 12.2023
Independent Nursing Assistant
11.2019 - 09.2021
Nurse Assistant
NATURE CURE MEDICAL CENTRE
05.2017 - 09.2019
Independent Nursing Assistant
Shifty key
- Current
BSC - Health Administration
American Intercontinental University
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Western Governors University
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