Richard Okwiri
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
With a proven track record at Johns Hopkins Intra staff, I excel in vital signs monitoring and providing emotional support, showcasing my blend of technical proficiency and compassionate care. Leveraging sterilization techniques and patient hygiene management, I've significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and safety, embodying a confident approach to nursing and patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Cross Country Staffing/kernan Hospital
Baltimore, MD
03.2017 - Current
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing and feeding patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant/Observational Sitter
Johns Hopkins Intra staff, CNA
Baltimore, MD
08.2012 - 10.2024
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing and feeding patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Communicated and interacted effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors and practiced flexible, creative care in addition to mandated standard care.
- Helped orient new patients to their rooms and explain routine procedures.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Arundel Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Centre
Glen Burnie, MD
10.2010 - 07.2015
- Communicated effectively with elderly patients and their families regarding medical conditions and treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to elderly residents who were dealing with depression or anxiety due to their age related illnesses or disabilities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies governing elder care services.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Encouraged independence among elderly residents by assisting them with activities that promote self-care skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Food And Beverage Management
Kisumu University Polytechnic
Kenya07-2003
Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient hygiene management
- Bed preparation
- ADL support
- Basic nursing care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Cross Country Staffing/kernan Hospital
03.2017 - Current
Patient Care Nursing Assistant/Observational Sitter
Johns Hopkins Intra staff, CNA
08.2012 - 10.2024
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Arundel Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Centre
10.2010 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Food And Beverage Management
Kisumu University Polytechnic
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