Laura Ihejirika-ozobia
Chester,PA
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Assistant adept at bathing, grooming, and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
The Belvedere Health Care
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facilities and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facilities.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
CNA
Fair Acres
04.2017 - 11.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- 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
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
CNA
Senior Helpers
04.2014 - 11.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- 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
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
Sales Associate
Salvation Army Family Store
04.2011 - 11.2015
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Help customers locate products and check store systems for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepare merchandise for sales, by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answer customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provide positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engage with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Set and achieved company-defined sales goals.
- Select correct products based on customer needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations
- Perform effectively in a self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Education
Bachelor Of Liberal Studies - Autism
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA07.2024
Associate Of Science - Health Sciences
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA08.2015
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Diagnosing Failures
- Quick Problem Solver
- Transporting Patients
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Quality Patient Care
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR
- Training Hours in Relias
Languages
Igbo
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA
The Belvedere Health Care
12.2020 - 07.2022
CNA
Fair Acres
04.2017 - 11.2019
CNA
Senior Helpers
04.2014 - 11.2016
Sales Associate
Salvation Army Family Store
04.2011 - 11.2015
Bachelor Of Liberal Studies - Autism
Saint Joseph's University
Associate Of Science - Health Sciences
Delaware County Community College
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR
- Training Hours in Relias
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