Maria Opara Isokpunwu
Summary
Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective student coordination. Proven Diligent about administering tests in line with outlined procedures. Well-versed in distributing and collecting materials, managing supplies and updating test logs. Organized, objective and motivated to keep testers honest.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Access Representative
Texas Army National Guard
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Medication Aide
Belair At Teravista (Cantexcc)
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life
- Routinely checked and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores and guarantee patient safety
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects
- Monitored vital signs during medication administration reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory
- Monitored expiration of medications and medical supplies -Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkbend Nursing And Rehabilitation
07.2017 - 03.2018
- 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.
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies in Health science
Austin Community College
2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Joint Base San Anthonio
Fort Sam Houston2020
Certified Medication Aide
Central Texas Nurse Network
Austin, TX2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Central Texas Nurse Network
Austin, TX2017
Skills
- MS Office -Attention to Detail
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Material Collection
- Student Rapport-Building
- Differentiated Instruction
- Testing Policies
- Self-Motivated -Critical Thinking
- Active Listening -Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Patient Access Representative
Texas Army National Guard
10.2021 - 02.2023
Medication Aide
Belair At Teravista (Cantexcc)
03.2018 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkbend Nursing And Rehabilitation
07.2017 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - General Studies in Health science
Austin Community College
Emergency Medical Technician
Joint Base San Anthonio
Certified Medication Aide
Central Texas Nurse Network
Certified Nursing Assistant
Central Texas Nurse Network
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