Samuel Nwankwo
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Loma Linda Hospital
Loma Linda, CA
03.2023 - Current
- 1 to 1 patient sitting
- Collect vitals and report any changes to the charge nurse.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Set up rooms for new admits to the unit
- Give breaks to other CNA/ PCA
- Give report to the incoming shift.
- Help to rehabilitate.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Supported nursing staff during procedures and treatments as needed.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
CNA
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, CA
02.2024 - 12.2025
- 1 to 1 patient sitting
- Collect vitals and report any changes to the charge nurse.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Set up rooms for new admits to the unit
- Give breaks to other CNA/ PCA
- Give report to the incoming shift.
- Help to rehabilitate.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Supported nursing staff during procedures and treatments as needed.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Facilities Worked: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Riverside Post-Acute Care (SNF), Edgewood Nursing Home (SNF) Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital, Lilian House, Windsor House, Lanifair House, Edgemont House, Van Buren House. (In-Home Care)
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in a 1000+ bed Hospital and also as small as 188 bed nursing facility.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living total patient care, and hospice patients in different residential facilities.
CNA
Cedars S inai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- 1 to 1 patient sitting
- Collect vitals and report any changes to the charge nurse.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Set up rooms for new admits to the unit
- Give breaks to other CNA/ PCA
- Give report to the incoming shift.
- Help to rehabilitate.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Supported nursing staff during procedures and treatments as needed.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
CNA
EZCARELINK
Diamond Bar, California
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
- Responsibilities were, total patient care
- Provided personal care assistance with daily living activities for clients.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients to promote well-being.
- Communicated effectively with families to address client needs and concerns.
- Documented client progress and reported changes in health status to supervisors.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living like meal preparation and feeding.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including changing linens, laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Adhered to agency policies and procedures while providing home health services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Patient Care Safety
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Vital signs
- Patient monitoring
- Privacy and HIPAA regulations
- Patient advocate and support
- Customer service
- EPIC Charting system
- Infection control compliance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Basic life support
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- CNA/HHA Certificate, 02/02/27
- BLS, 04/01/27
- M.A.B.
References
- Donna Richard, Cross Country Staffing, 951-289-7961, drichard@crosscountry.com
- EricaNwankwo ERNwankwo@llu.edu (909)462-0114
- Trish C., EZcarelink, contact@ezcarelink.com, (626) 274-9887
- Abigail, Scheduling Manager (Edgewood), (626) 290-0391
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
CNA
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - 12.2025
CNA
Cedars S inai Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
CNA
Loma Linda Hospital
03.2023 - Current
CNA
EZCARELINK
11.2020 - 06.2021