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Chikwendu David Okpara

Norwich,NFK

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in patient-centred care, medication administration, and safeguarding. Demonstrates resilience under emotional stress and empathy for patient conditions, ensuring high-quality care. Proficient in monitoring vital signs, behavioural observation, and infection control. Skilled in communication, cultural awareness, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Committed to adapting to changing situations and providing comprehensive support to enhance patient well-being.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Care support worker

Nhsprofessionals
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
06.2014 - Current
  • Maintained clean and hygienic surroundings, promoting health and safety standards.
  • Attended to basic medical needs, ensuring prompt professional attention when required.
  • Documented all care provided accurately, improving communication amongst team members.
  • Managed anxiety or agitation in patients through calming techniques and strategies.
  • Encouraged participation in recreational activities for enhanced quality of life.
  • Monitored changes in behaviour or health status to alert medical professionals promptly.
  • Enhanced patient dignity with respectful personal care assistance.
  • Supported mobility-impaired patients, fostering independence while ensuring safety.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing residents' comfort and well-being.
  • Conducted regular checks throughout night shifts ensuring the safety of residents.

Care support worker

The Huntercombe Group
Buxton, Norfolk
04.2012 - 08.2014
  • Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing residents' comfort and well-being.
  • Assisted with housekeeping tasks, creating tidy environment conducive to healing.
  • Worked closely with families, providing updates on loved ones' wellbeing.
  • Conducted regular checks throughout night shifts ensuring safety of residents.
  • Provided emotional support for distressed individuals to foster calm environments.
  • Delivered high-quality care by closely following individualised care plans.
  • Enhanced patient dignity with respectful personal care assistance.

Care support worker

DNA Care Services
Blaby, Leicestershire
01.2012 - 05.2014
  • Monitored changes in behaviour or health status to alert medical professionals promptly.
  • Managed anxiety or agitation in patients through calming techniques and strategies.
  • Delivered high-quality care by closely following individualised care plans.
  • Provided emotional support for distressed individuals to foster calm environments.
  • Conducted regular checks throughout night shifts ensuring safety of residents.
  • Assisted with housekeeping tasks, creating tidy environment conducive to healing.
  • Met needs of clients with learning difficulties and handled challenging behaviours.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing

University of East Anglia
Norwich
09.2022 -

Skills

  • Patience with difficult behaviour
  • Understanding of confidentiality laws
  • Resilience under emotional stress
  • Empathy for patient conditions
  • Adaptable to changing situations
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient-centred care
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Behavioural observation
  • Assertiveness
  • Infection Control
  • Manual handling training
  • Communication skills
  • Cultural awareness
  • Patient personal hygiene assistance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing

University of East Anglia
09.2022 -

Care support worker

Nhsprofessionals
06.2014 - Current

Care support worker

The Huntercombe Group
04.2012 - 08.2014

Care support worker

DNA Care Services
01.2012 - 05.2014

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