Rita Chukwuma
Summary
Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant/Care Provider assisting elderly, children, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Taking vitals, blood sugar and blood pressure testing. And bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant (Caregiver)
Mary Mother Of Holy Wounds Adoration Ministry
02.2016 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant Mentor
Zenith Medicare Ltd
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Demonstrated adaptability when working within various departments or units, seamlessly transitioning between roles as needed.
- Maximized patient satisfaction ratings by effectively addressing their emotional needs while remaining empathetic yet professional at all times.
- Streamlined medication administration processes under nurse supervision to prevent missed doses or potential adverse effects from drug interactions.
- Fostered respectful relationships with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, promoting a collaborative work environment conducive to efficient care delivery.
- Assisted nurses with wound care management, ensuring proper hygiene practices were followed for faster healing rates.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized assistance to each resident.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare teams through active listening skills during difficult conversations or concerns.
- Maintained high-quality standards of care by regularly participating in continued education opportunities related to the nursing profession.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure timely updates on patient progress.
- Reduced medical errors by thoroughly documenting vital signs, patient conditions, and treatments accurately in the electronic health records system.
- Minimized instances of patient falls or injuries by consistently conducting risk assessments and implementing appropriate interventions for high-risk individuals.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment through diligent infection control practices and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
- Improved patient comfort levels by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant Aide
Saint Peters Specialist Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Facilitated family involvement in the caregiving process by providing education on disease processes, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Supported nursing staff during medical procedures by providing necessary supplies and equipment, as well as assisting in patient positioning.
- Utilized proper body mechanics during transfers and positioning, ensuring patient safety while minimizing risk of injury.
- Performed wound care as directed by nursing staff, maintaining a sterile environment to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Administered prescribed medications under supervision, maintaining proper dosage and timing for each patient''s unique needs.
- Assisted in daily living activities for patients, promoting independence and dignity throughout the caregiving process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Joseph's Specialist Hospital And Maternity
02.2009 - 01.2011
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Medical Assistant
Funkey Specialist Hospital And Maternity
01.2007 - 02.2009
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Education
Associate of Science - Community Health And Preventive Medicine
Anambra State College Of Health Technology
Obosi Anambra State Nigeria01.2012
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting, recording and monitoring vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Mobility and feeding Assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Patient relationship building
- Supporting personal needs
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient Management
- Blood pressure and Glucose Testing
- Tube feedings and medications familiar
- Pediatric Care
- Case Management
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant (Caregiver)
Mary Mother Of Holy Wounds Adoration Ministry
02.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant Mentor
Zenith Medicare Ltd
01.2013 - 02.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant Aide
Saint Peters Specialist Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Joseph's Specialist Hospital And Maternity
02.2009 - 01.2011
Certified Medical Assistant
Funkey Specialist Hospital And Maternity
01.2007 - 02.2009
Associate of Science - Community Health And Preventive Medicine
Anambra State College Of Health Technology
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