Oladele Ikuesan
Arlington Heights,IL
Summary
With a proven track record at Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center, I excel in patient care and safety, leveraging skills in vital signs monitoring and effective communication. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction, I blend technical expertise with interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical center
Elk Grove, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs,
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answer call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Educate patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Report any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lutheran life community
Arlington Heights, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- 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.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Volunteer
Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
Certified Nursing Assistant (student Clinical)
America Greek Rehabilitation & Care Center
Wheeling, IL
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Cared with empathy and compassion to build positive patient and family relationships.
- Maintained excellent care continuity through collaboration with nurses and external healthcare professionals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Chevron
Elk Grove, IL
03.2007 - 04.2014
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Joseph's College
Ondo, Ondo State , NigeriaBachelor of Science - Geology
University of Ado-Ekiti
Ado-Ekiti , Ekiti StateSkills
- Telephone Etiquette
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Operations Support
- Clerical Support
- Computer Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic nursing care
- Feeding Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Vitals documentation
- Patient positioning understanding
- Infection control standards
Certification
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical center
09.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lutheran life community
08.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (student Clinical)
America Greek Rehabilitation & Care Center
06.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
05.2024 - Current
Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Chevron
03.2007 - 04.2014
- EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
High School Diploma -
St Joseph's College
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Ado-Ekiti
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