Ogeika Charles
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Boro Park Center
Brooklyn , NY
2024.01 - Current
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
- Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Mental Health Technician
Kingsboro Psychiatric Center
Brooklyn , NY
2020.11 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
CNA
Hopkins rehabilitation and healthcare
Brooklyn , NY
2018.02 - 2021.12
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Medical Assistant
Manhattan Medical Practice
New York , NY
2019.10 - 2020.09
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
Education
Licenses Practical Nurse - Nursing
New Jersey College School of Nursing
Jersey City, NJ09.2023
Medical Assistant - Nursing
Allen Medical School
Brooklyn, NY04.2017
CNA - Nursing
Bulkan Institute
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Discharge Planning
- Behavior Management
- Health Plan Benefits
- Medication Administration
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Needs Assessment
- Rapport Building
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Vitals Monitoring
- Progress Documentation
- Intake Assessment
- Patient Safety
- Vital Signs Monitoring
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Boro Park Center
2024.01 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Kingsboro Psychiatric Center
2020.11 - Current
Medical Assistant
Manhattan Medical Practice
2019.10 - 2020.09
CNA
Hopkins rehabilitation and healthcare
2018.02 - 2021.12
Licenses Practical Nurse - Nursing
New Jersey College School of Nursing
Medical Assistant - Nursing
Allen Medical School
CNA - Nursing
Bulkan Institute
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