Rita Mkpu
Bowie
Summary
Offering compassionate and reliable approach to caregiving, eager to learn and grow in supportive environment. Delivers foundational understanding of personal care and home management, combined with strong willingness to acquire further expertise. Ready to use and develop interpersonal and organizational skills in public health role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide/Nurse Aide
Premier Health Services
Washington, DC
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care to promote dignity and comfort.
- Monitored health conditions of clients while providing companionship to enhance well-being.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Documented care provided and submitted detailed notes to supervisor for continuity of care.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Home Health Aide/Nurse Aide
MBI Health Services
Washington, DC
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients with mobility in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and automobiles, and supported dressing and grooming to promote independence.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure.
- Maintained accurate daily records of client conditions, treatments, and progress to ensure coordinated care.
- Delivered companionship while monitoring health conditions to enhance client well-being.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Internship Experience
MBIHS
NE DC
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Research free Legal resources for low-income families.
- Research free and update resources for low income
- Assist in the planning of health fair for the workers
- Source out companies to participate in health fair
- Create educational material - brochure for diabetes awareness
- Participated in Wellness Wednesday training
- Engaged in multiple job training sessions to enhance skills.
Security Officer
Homeland Protective Services
Lanham, MD
08.2004 - 09.2005
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Maintained accurate logs of security-related activities to ensure comprehensive records for incident review and analysis.
- Prepared detailed reports on daily activities, unusual occurrences, and maintenance issues to support operational decision-making.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Facilitated smooth entry for staff, guests, vendors, and contractors by providing a friendly greeting. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Escorted visitors throughout the facility.
Secretary/Personal Assistant
Julius Berger Nigeria PLC
Lagos, Nigeria
05.1998 - 01.2002
- Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
- Coordinated meeting logistics, including room reservations and catering services, ensuring seamless execution of events.
- Maintained and organized filing systems for confidential documents, facilitating quick retrieval of information upon request.
- Managed calendar reminders for upcoming deadlines or events associated with the office.
- Assisted in preparing for out-of-state Annual General Meeting, coordinating logistics for host and hostess roles.
- Facilitated distribution of press releases and gifts to media outlets, fostering positive relationships.
- Prepared detailed itineraries for the Public Affairs Manager, outlining schedules and key meetings.
- Ordered office supplies to purchase items and maintain appropriate levels.
- Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Organized travel arrangements, securing flights, transportation, and accommodation for efficient travel planning.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MDHigh School Diploma - undefined
Ajeromi Ifelodun High School
Lagos, NigeriaBachelor of Science - Public Health
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC12-2024
Skills
- Patient/home Care
- Activities of daily living
- Medication administration
- Mobility support
- Emergency response
- Basic dietary guidance
- Nursing procedures
- Health and Wellness
- Electronic health records
- Client documentation
- Good communication skills
Accomplishments
- Dean list, Trinity Washington University, Spring 2024
- Dean List, Trinity Washington University, Fall 2024
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Certificate training classes in Coronavirus (Covid 19) for Nursing Professionals, diabetes, High blood pressure, HIV, Preventing fraud in home care setting, infection control and prevention, introduction to EVV and documentation for the Home Health, The role of the Home Health Aide in Medication Management. Student introduction Resources on overview of EHR (chart), (interaction with patients and demonstration of physical assessment and how to get immediate feedback) heart disease, caring for patient with gender pronouns. Mbi Cultural competence: Coping with Race -related Trauma- Practicing PRAC. Infection Prevention and Control Training, MBI Non-Retaliation Policy Training, MBI Delivering Exceptional Customer Service Training, Natural Disasters and the Workplace: Tornadoes, MBI Stress Management 101, Workplace Substance Use, MBI Workplace Harassment Training, MBI Suicide awareness and Prevention Training, MBI Trauma-informed Verbal De-escalation Training, MBI Mental and Behavioral Health 101 Training
CUSTOM
- Nursing Clinical experience - Trinity Washington University Nursing stimulation Lab for med Surg 9/14/23-10/19/23
- Adventist Hospital clinical for Med surg bed side patient care 10/22/23-12/3/23
- Nursing Clinical experience - Trinity Washington University stimulation Lab for Maternal Newborn 9/14/23-10/19/23
- Southern Maryland Hospital for Maternal Newborn (maternity) post-partum, Labor and delivery patient care 10/23/24-12/4/23
- DC Mayor Browser Summit on Maternal &Infant Health 9/19/23
- Health Disparities in Maternal and Newborn January 2023
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Internship Experience
MBIHS
09.2024 - 11.2024
Security Officer
Homeland Protective Services
08.2004 - 09.2005
Secretary/Personal Assistant
Julius Berger Nigeria PLC
05.1998 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Trinity Washington University
High School Diploma - undefined
Ajeromi Ifelodun High School
Home Health Aide/Nurse Aide
MBI Health Services
Home Health Aide/Nurse Aide
Premier Health Services
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Prince George's Community College