LIZZY NYONGBELA

• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
• Served as role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient satisfaction
• Administered medications to patients per physician's orders
• Recorded vital signs to note changes and pursue more-specific investigations
• Supervised safe and effective use of equipment involved in direct patient care
• Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications to patients
• Established personal rapport with patients and families to provide comfort throughout treatments and therapeutic interventions
• Noted patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
• Acted as key player in stand-up clinical meetings to communicate and identify patient status
• Monitored operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment
• Performed clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms
• Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches
• Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
• Documented patient information, such as notes on progress
• Safeguarded and assist patients as practiced exercises and functional activities
• Treated patients en route to hospitals or at disaster site triage centers
• Secured patients into or onto therapy equipment
• Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
• Administered local, inhalation, and intravenous anesthetics
• Assisted patients with dressing, undressing and putting on and removing supportive devices, such as braces, splints and slings
• Communicated with and instructed caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans
• Trained patients in use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices
• Transported patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring according to positioning requirements
• Performed postural drainage, percussions and vibrations and taught deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions
• Observed patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on responses and progress and provided results to physical therapist in person and through progress notes
• Performed physical examinations to make tentative diagnoses
• Measured patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations
• Conferred with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment
• Instructed patients in proper body mechanics and in ways to improve functional mobility, such as aquatic exercise
• Cleaned work area and checked and stored equipment after treatment
• Attended and conducted continuing education courses, seminars and in-service activities
• Administered active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound
• Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects
• Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
• Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress
• Engaged in research activities related to nursing
• Referred patients to specialized health resources and community agencies for further assistance
• Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs
• Administered traction to relieve neck and back pain, used intermittent and static traction equipment
• Prepared examination rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge
• Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections

• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients
• Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and needed for assistance and social and emotional support
• Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables and stretchers
• Utilized wheelchairs and moveable beds to transport patients to treatment units and operating rooms
• Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores
• Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care
• Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques
• Prepared and served food trays
• Kept patient information confidential to protect organization's value
• Provided information, such as directions, visiting hours and patient status information to visitors and callers
• Observed patient's responses, reactions and changes to medications
• Recorded height and weight of patients
• Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment plans
• Reviewed patient dietary restrictions and food allergies to verify appropriate diet
• Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability
• Reminded patients to take medications and nutritional supplements
• Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support
• Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds and blood in urine
• Collected data regarding patients' diseases, conditions and treatment plans
• Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans
• Explained medical instructions to patients and family members
• Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output
• Applied clean dressings, slings and support bandages
• Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs

QUAIL RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING (JUNE 2023-JULY 2024)

• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
• Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
• Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
• Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.