Stephanie A. Nweke
Sunnyvale,TX
Summary
To provide the highest quality of care and promote the health of those entrusted in my care. Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Tele/Med Surg
White Rock Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
02.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Care Giver/Secretary
Precious Home Health Care
Dallas, TX
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Patient Care Technician
Kindred Hospital, Kindred Healthcare
Dallas, TX
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided ongoing medical support of patients to nursing staff, specialized doctors, and outside health consultants
- Observed and monitored patients' vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, and respiration Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Executed daily personal hygiene tasks per patient, including room tidying, daily baths, and changing linens
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
08.2022
Skills
- First aid and Safety
- Client documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Care plan management
- Records maintenance
- Quality program protocols
- Database management
- Client Records Management
Certification
- ·BSN, RN
- ·ACLS/BLS
- BLS
- CPR
Clinic Rotations Chamberlain College of Nursing Irving TX
- (Over 100 hours of hands-on patient care)
- Medical City Dallas (Med. Surg.) 45hours
- Methodist Richardson (Med. Surg.) 60 hours
- Medical City McKinney (Mental Health) 33 hours
- Medical City Dallas,TX (OB) 50 hours
- Medical City McKinney (Critical Care) 50hrs
- Dallas Regional Mesquite (Capstone) TX 50hrs
- Medical City Dallas TX Children’s Hospital (Peds.) 50 hours
- Encore Memory Care Day Stay - Plano, TX (Public Health) 50 hours
- American Red Cross Blood Drive 15hrs
Volunteer Work
American Red Cross Blood Drive 2021-22
- Assisting with blood drive operation. Checking people in and out for blood donations.
American Red Cross Car Turkey Dinner Car Hop 2022
- Assisting with car drive-thru of giving families who are in need thanksgiving Dinner.
American Red Cross Fire Home Safety Prepare with Pedro/Pillowcase Project 2022:
- Presented presentations to Prepare with Pedro an education program for grades K-2 that teaches students how to BE PREPARED and TAKE ACTION for either home fires or a local hazard. Prepare with Pedro complements The Pillowcase Project in scope and mission, by reading a story.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Tele/Med Surg
White Rock Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2020 - 04.2020
Care Giver/Secretary
Precious Home Health Care
12.2019 - 01.2023
Patient Care Technician
Kindred Hospital, Kindred Healthcare
07.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing