YEJIDE IDRIS
Columbia,MD
Summary
Professional geriatric nursing assistant with substantial experience in geriatric care, prepared to make significant impact in supporting well-being and dignity of elderly patients, while ensuring their emotional comfort and safety is prioritized, through empathetic and patient-centered care. Strong focus on team collaboration and seamless adaptation to changing needs ensures reliable and effective care. Expertise in patient assistance, medical documentation, and compassionate communication, complemented by commitment to achieving measurable results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Ellicott City Health and Rehab (Communicare Health)
09.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to elderly residents, enhancing their daily living experiences.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to residents' specific needs.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in geriatric care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safer, healthier living environment for residents.
- Advocated for resident rights and preferences, promoting dignity and respect within the facility.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any concerning changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, ensuring accurate health assessments for nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
Direct Support Professional (Team Lead)
Community Options Inc.
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Team Lead
- Support individuals with mental or developmental disabilities, by creating a care plan that helps them feel comfortable in the community.
- Plan and organize daily activity and routine for myself and teammates.
- Provide direction and support for other junior staff members also support the management of the service.
- Schedule appointments and also accompany clients for appointments.
- Assist individuals with ADL's
- Medication administration
- Implement rehabilitation goals and rehabilitation plans for the special needs to assist them in becoming more independent.
- Maintained daily records of patient care and progress as well as any problems or issues that needed reporting to case manager/nurse.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Autumn Lake Healthcare at CherryLane
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Worked in a nursing home
- Patient Observation
- Provided caring, intimate, hands-on healthcare for residents
- Handled minor wound care
- Assisted residents with ADL
- Worked with mechanical lifts, as needed
- Communicated and Documented changes in resident's condition at the end of every shift
- Light house keeping
- Changed Colostomy bags and Catheter
- Collected vital signs and other regular data and documented it accordingly.
CNA/CMT
Private Duty
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked in a home environment
- Assisted 1 disabled client daily
- Provided individualized and friendly care for the client
- Checked vital signs
- Administered medication
- Provided for clients physical and emotional needs
- Documented vital signs and reported health changes in individual in a prompt manner
Certified Nurse Assistant/Caregiver
Brightstar Care of Howard County
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Worked in a home environment
- Provided individualized and friendly care for the client
- Monitored and Documented vital signs
- Administered medication
- Light house cleaning
- Assist with ADL's
- Meal preparation
- Tested vital signs of patients and perform routine care such as changing bed linens that increases the patient's comfort level
- Provided vital signs independently while documenting and reporting to a Registered Nurse.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
CherryLane Nursing Center
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Worked in a nursing home
- Took care of approximately 18 elderly, disabled and hospice patients daily
- Provided caring, intimate, hands-on healthcare for residents
- Handled minor wound care
- Assisted with feeding residents 2 meals per day
- Assisted with bathing residents
- Helped residents with daily living needs
- Worked with mechanical lifts, as needed
- Communicated resident's condition to the nurse in charge
Education
Higher National Diploma (BA equivalent) - Mass Communication (Communication)
The Federal Polytechnic Offa
Kwara State, Nigeria12.2006
Associate - Mass Communication (Communication)
Universal College of Technology Ile-Ife
Osun State, Nigeria09.2002
High School / GED - undefined
Mason College Festac Town
Lagos State, Nigeria06.2000
BSN in View - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Illinois City, IL01-2026
Skills
- Medical Appointments
- Community Integration
- Emotional Support
- Vital Signs
- CPR
- Meal Prep
- Crisis Intervention
- Medication Administration
- Customer Service
- Incident Reports
- Dementia care
- End-of-life care
Timeline
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Ellicott City Health and Rehab (Communicare Health)
09.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional (Team Lead)
Community Options Inc.
01.2021 - 09.2023
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Autumn Lake Healthcare at CherryLane
08.2019 - 12.2021
CNA/CMT
Private Duty
12.2018 - 07.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant/Caregiver
Brightstar Care of Howard County
06.2017 - 05.2018
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
CherryLane Nursing Center
06.2016 - 09.2016
Associate - Mass Communication (Communication)
Universal College of Technology Ile-Ife
High School / GED - undefined
Mason College Festac Town
Higher National Diploma (BA equivalent) - Mass Communication (Communication)
The Federal Polytechnic Offa
BSN in View - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing