Joy Udechukwu
Owerri,Imo
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Nurse Assistant with extensive experience at Karu-site Children's Home, excelling in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and emotional support, while strictly adhering to infection control protocols. Committed to promoting safety and comfort in healthcare environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Karu-site Cargiving Home Federal Capital Territory
03.2022 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Contributed to infection control efforts through strict adherence to hygiene protocols and diligent cleaning practices.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by promptly reporting any concerns or hazards observed during daily duties.
- Educated patients on proper post-discharge care instructions, promoting long-term health outcomes.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
Health Care Assistant
Internship Sahad Hospital Apo Settlement Abuja
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Managed incoming calls, and faxes per day for patients.
Patient Volunteer Aid
Arewa Clinic
01.2010 - 03.2011
- Streamlined clinic operations, implementing efficient scheduling and documentation practices.
- Streamlined patient flow through effective scheduling and resource management.
- Assisted in surgical procedures for optimal patient health and recovery.
- Provided support during high-stress emergency situations, maintaining calmness under pressure to ensure optimal patient care.
- Reduced instances of miscommunication within the team by advocating for open and transparent communication, resulting in improved patient care.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress, prompting timely and appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare providers during shift changes by maintaining comprehensive notes on patient interactions and activities.
- Streamlined administrative duties for clinical staff members through accurate record-keeping and timely response to patient inquiries.
- Contributed to a positive hospital environment by engaging in friendly conversations and active listening with patients.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Public Administration
Nasarawa State University
Keffi, Nasarawa State Nigeria.08.2013
National Diploma - Public Administration
Benue State Polytechnic
Ugbokolo, Benue State, Nigeria.08.2007
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection control
- Information collection
- Emotional support
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient assessments
- ADL support
- Healthcare ethics
- Motivational skills
- Patient positioning
- Feeding assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Staff assistance
- Patient relations
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Compassionate care
- Safety protocols
- Patient charting
- End-of-life support
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Clinical skills
- Personal care assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Call light response
- Basic life support
- Recording vital signs
- Maintaining privacy
- Collecting vital signs
- Meal planning
Websites
Certification
American Caregiver certificate - 2024
Caregiver certificate Clarion College Jorbi Abuja-2024.
Basic life support, CPR, AED, and bleeding certificate, Red Cross Society -2024.
First Aid certificate Nigeria Red Cross Society -2024
Healthcare Assistant and Internship certificate: 2024 -2025
Sahad hospital hospital internship certificate Apo Resettlement Abuja 2024-2025.
National Youth Service Corp Certificate- 2014-2015.
National Examination Council -2002.
West Africa Examination Counci - 2009.
National Diploma- 2004- 2007.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Internship Sahad Hospital Apo Settlement Abuja
10.2024 - 01.2025
Nurse Assistant
Karu-site Cargiving Home Federal Capital Territory
03.2022 - Current
Patient Volunteer Aid
Arewa Clinic
01.2010 - 03.2011
Bachelor Of Arts - Public Administration
Nasarawa State University
National Diploma - Public Administration
Benue State Polytechnic
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