KELECHI IKORO
Windsor Mill,MD
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Cornerstone Healthcare Agency
Baltimore, MD
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted patients with transportation and mobility needs such as moving between wheelchairs and beds.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for geriatric patients.
- Observed safety precautions while providing hands-on assistance with basic hygiene needs like showering or shaving.
- Assessed resident needs through observation, interviews and physical exams; developed individualized care plans based on findings.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions on electronic medical records system.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided emotional support to elderly residents who were dealing with depression or anxiety due to their age related illnesses or disabilities.
- Instructed family members in proper methods of caring for an aging loved one at home after discharge from the facility.
- Protected patients and staff by consistently following infection control, emergency and security procedures.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Attended continuing education classes related to geriatrics nursing assistant duties in order to stay current on best practices.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming elderly patients.
- Monitored vital signs and other health parameters for geriatric patients.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks around the unit as needed to maintain a clean environment for elderly residents.
- Communicated effectively with elderly patients and their families regarding medical conditions and treatment plans.
- Transported geriatric patients safely from one location to another using wheelchairs or gurneys when necessary.
- Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance or support in a timely manner.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Facilitated recreational activities designed specifically for the elderly population such as bingo, arts and crafts and board games.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as feeding, toileting and ambulation.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies governing elder care services.
- Encouraged independence among elderly residents by assisting them with activities that promote self-care skills.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Education
CNA, GNA
Stein Academy
Baltimore, MD03-2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Imo State12-2000
High School Diploma -
Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Uwana
Ebonyi07-1991
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic medical records
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
CNA/GNA
FIRST AID
B. ENG
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Timeline
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Cornerstone Healthcare Agency
07.2019 - 09.2020
CNA, GNA
Stein Academy
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Federal University of Technology Owerri
High School Diploma -
Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Uwana
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