Victoria Nwaba
Owings Mills
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Avila Home Care, excelling in patient care and relationship building. Proven ability to enhance patient dignity through personalized support and effective communication. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and ensuring HIPAA compliance, fostering a safe and respectful environment for all patients.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avila Home Care
02.2018 - Current
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Springwell Assisted Living
10.2016 - Current
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
High Quality Care
02.2009 - 09.2016
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
American International Institute Of Health
Arlington, VA12-2010
Science
Opebi Grammar School
Lagos Nigeria 09-2000
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Patient relationship building
- Transporting patients
- Responding to emergencies
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient relations
- Indirect patient care
- Condition monitoring
- Preparing meals
- Activity planning
- Quality assurance
- Assisting with personal grooming
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avila Home Care
02.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Springwell Assisted Living
10.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
High Quality Care
02.2009 - 09.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
American International Institute Of Health
Science
Opebi Grammar School
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