Zainab Okosun
Exton,Pennsylvania
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering over 10+ years of experience in healthcare environment. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about (includes,but not limited to):Basic life support,
CPR,Geriatric, Dementia, and Pediatric care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Chester Rehabilitation
Exton, Pennsylvania
02.2019 - Current
- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provide basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Transport patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher
- Answer call lights promptly and respond to patient needs accordingly.
- Turn and reposition bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsore ,blood clot, and contractures.
- Observe patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Serve meals to patients with dysphagia/ aspiration precautions and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Clean and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintain accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Collect specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assist with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provide emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life and life- altering decisions.
- Monitor vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Participate in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Maintain accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Look for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Render hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Lead Care Manager
Sunrise Assisted Living
Exton, PA
06.2014 - 01.2019
- Conducted regular staff meetings to review goals, objectives and progress of the team.
- Provided direct supervision to Care Managers and ensured they were meeting performance standards.
- Developed policies and procedures for Care Management operations and monitored adherence to them.
- Assisted in the development of individual care plans for patients based on their needs.
- Ensured compliance with applicable state regulations related to case management services.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers involved in patient care such as physicians, nurses, social workers.
- Reviewed documentation from Care Managers to ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
- Implemented standards for quality and efficiency.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU)
Downingtown, PA07-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Benson Idahosa University
Edo State,Nigeria.04-2010
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Relations
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- Catheter change and preparation
- Safety Precautions
- Geriatric Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Basic Life Support
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound care specialist
- Tracheostomy Care
- First aid and CPR
Affiliations
- CCIU Ambassador- 455 Boot Road,Downingtown ,PA 19335
- Volunteer at Retired Senior Program (Social Service Organization)- 310 Matlack st, West Chester.
- Chester County Community Foundation - (Non- Profit Organization- Lincoln Building, 28 W Market street.
Accomplishments
- NALPN- National Association of Licensed Practical Nurse: Honors Society
Certification
- CNA
- BLS/CPR
Languages
English
Professional
References
- Hadiza Iyoha- RN,BSN- Supervisor KIndred Hospital
- Dr Stanley Okosun -MD,MS,FACS - Division of Trauma,Surgical Critical Care,Burns ,and acute care surgery.
- Melissa Bestman - DON, West chseter rehabilitation.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Chester Rehabilitation
02.2019 - Current
Lead Care Manager
Sunrise Assisted Living
06.2014 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU)
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Benson Idahosa University
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