Olaoluwa A Okonkwo
Stow,OH
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients, and families to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in various medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Summa Health
12.2017 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to the nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout the lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments, and progress with goals.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
- Furthered skills by actively participating in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient's transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
Direct Support Staff Member
Hope Home Health Care
08.2005 - 07.2016
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Developed rapport to create a safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep the care team updated.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Administered medication as directed by the physician.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each client's individual needs.
- Assisted disabled clients to support their independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress reports for each client.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH08.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
College of Medicine Bowen University
OGBOMOSO NIGERIA11.2000
Skills
- Proper Staffing
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Specimen Collection
- Wound Care
- Charting Expertise
- Mobility Devices
- Nursing Assistance
- Family Support and Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Responding to Emergencies
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Privacy and Confidentiality
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
English
Full Professional
English
Professional Working
Timeline
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Summa Health
12.2017 - Current
Direct Support Staff Member
Hope Home Health Care
08.2005 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
College of Medicine Bowen University
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