ONYINYECHI DICK

• Administered medications, infusions, blood draws, blood cultures, foley catheter insertions, straight catheterizations, NGT placements, enemas, and rectal tube insertions according to provider prescriptions.
• Monitored patient vital signs, reported changes to healthcare team, and acted promptly using critical thinking.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on health management and recovery practices, empowering them for effective self-care.
• Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
• Utilized critical thinking skills for swift assessment of clinical situations.
• Collected lab specimens, ordered, and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Monitored postoperative patients, addressed inquiries, and provided home care strategies.

Assisted during intubation, arterial line placements, and central line procedures in a clinical setting.

• Supported nursing staff in delivering patient care and facilitating daily living activities.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team promptly.
• Documented patient observations and care provided in electronic health records.
• Supported patients with mobility issues through safe transfer techniques.
• Communicated effectively with patients and families about care plans.
• Trained new staff on proper procedures and best practices in patient assistance.
• Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Turned and repositioned residents with proper body mechanics to maintain skin integrity and prevent pressure ulcers.
• Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.

• Monitored patient behavior and mental health conditions consistently throughout shifts, and record vital signs every 15 mins, monitoring patient behavior closely.
• Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems for treatment tracking.
• Assisted nursing staff with daily care and therapeutic activities for patients.
• Followed safety protocols diligently while caring for patients in a residential setting, securing all cords, wires, temperature cables, and cutlery.
• Conducted regular hydration assessments to ensure patient comfort and health.

• Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients.
• Administered medications, immunizations, and treatments to patients according to physician instructions, ensuring effective patient care.
• Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions.
• Maintained safe patient environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures, reducing risk of infection.