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Work History
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Certification
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Japheth Gahum

Vernon Hills,IL

Summary

Reliable Registered Nurse enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.

Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Caregiver

Edward Bernardi
04.2023 - Current

(Patient with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia )


  • Assisted patient with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, toileting,grooming, and dressing for enhanced self-esteem.
  • Assisted patient with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Assisted patient with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patient move around personal and public spaces.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
  • Recorded patient's pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

Private Caregiver

Warren Volchenboum
01.2022 - Current

( Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD and Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 )


  • Assisted patient with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing for enhanced self-esteem.
  • Assisted patient with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Coordinated medical appointments for efficient scheduling and minimized conflicts or overlaps in care provision.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.

Private Caregiver

Mary Haas
01.2020 - 11.2021

( Patient with Multiple Sclerosis or MS )


  • Assisted patient with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing for enhanced self-esteem.
  • Assisted patient with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Assisted patient with self-administered medications.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Recorded patient's pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Private Caregiver

Stanley Tamkin
10.2019 - 06.2021

( Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease )


  • Assisted patient with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing for enhanced self-esteem.
  • Assisted patient with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Recorded patient's pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Private Caregiver

Louie Caringello
04.2019 - 09.2019

( Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD and Congested Heart Failure or CHF and on Hospice Care)

  • Turned and positioned bedbound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing for enhanced self-esteem.
  • Transported patient via wheelchair for daily activities.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Assisted patient with self-administered medications.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patient achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Recorded patient's pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare provider well-informed.

Registered Nurse

Zamboanga Del Norte Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2018

Medical-Surgical Ward


  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Manager

Dipolog Ice Plant
08.2009 - 08.2016
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work..
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dipolog Medical Center College Foundation
Dipolog City, Philippines
03-2005

Skills

  • Emergency response skills
  • Patient-focused care
  • Critical thinking proficiency
  • Strong patient advocate
  • Excellent Interprofessional collaborative skills

Certification

  • RN, STATE OF ILLINOIS, USA ( License in Progress )- Pass the NCLEX-RN Exam on December 15, 2025
  • RN, PHILIPPINES #0886126

Languages

ENGLISH, CEBUANO, TAGALOG
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Private Caregiver

Edward Bernardi
04.2023 - Current

Private Caregiver

Warren Volchenboum
01.2022 - Current

Private Caregiver

Mary Haas
01.2020 - 11.2021

Private Caregiver

Stanley Tamkin
10.2019 - 06.2021

Private Caregiver

Louie Caringello
04.2019 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse

Zamboanga Del Norte Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2018

Manager

Dipolog Ice Plant
08.2009 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dipolog Medical Center College Foundation