IKWUNNE MAKOH
Evansville,United States
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 17 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Helpful CNA committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Montana State Hospital-FORENSIC HOSPITAL
WORM SPRINGS, MT
11.2020 - Current
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
CNA
HAMILTON POINTE CARE/REHAB-LONG TERM CARE/REHAB
Newburgh, IN
08.2021 - 11.2021
CNA
GEORGIA COMMUNITY SUPPORT-GROUP HOME/REHAB
Atlanta, GA
03.2007 - 06.2020
CNA
Sunbridge Care and Rehab-LONG TERM CARE/REHAB
Riverdale, GA
06.2006 - 03.2007
CNA
Delta state mental hospital
Othello, Delta Nigeria
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Education
High School Diploma -
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
NSUGBE,NIGERIA06.1985
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GASkills
- General housekeeping ability
- Catheter change and preparation
- Documentation procedures expert
- Collecting specimens
- Collecting vital signs
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Performing patient intakes
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Patient relations
- Infection control procedures
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Reliable transportation
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- EHR Management
- Valid GA driver's license
- Charting expertise
- Understands medical procedures
- Able to lift 100 pounds
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
1,VINCENT ANYANWU RN, 6788878693, Joy RN -2146055097, Yolanda RN - 7063306469
Timeline
CNA
HAMILTON POINTE CARE/REHAB-LONG TERM CARE/REHAB
08.2021 - 11.2021
CNA
Montana State Hospital-FORENSIC HOSPITAL
11.2020 - Current
CNA
GEORGIA COMMUNITY SUPPORT-GROUP HOME/REHAB
03.2007 - 06.2020
CNA
Sunbridge Care and Rehab-LONG TERM CARE/REHAB
06.2006 - 03.2007
CNA
Delta state mental hospital
01.2000 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology
Atlanta Technical College