Ifeyinwa Irene Francis
Birmingham
Summary
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Complex Care Assistant
Apollo Home Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted with medication administration.
- Assisting with Tracheostomy care, Catheter care, and Gastrostomy site.
- Documenting care plans, hospital actions, and patient activities in line with best practice.
- Providing comprehensive personal care, and mobility assistance to support comfort and dignity, person-centered care in line with individual care plans
- Supported nightly routines and helped to reduce disruptions to sleep
- Lifting patients manually and using slide sheets, working carefully to provide safe, secure maneuvering.
- Performing oral suction to prevent risk of aspiration due to being Dysphagic.
- Assist with the use of a nebulizer to resuce risk of chest clog due to infection.
- Monitored and control fluid intake
Healthcare Assistant
Team Locum
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
- Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions to address contraindications.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Domestic Assistant
Berry Recruitmen
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
Laboratory Assistant
County Hospital
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations, or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Developed and implemented new protocols to improve accuracy of laboratory results.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
Education
B.sc - Microbiology
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Nigeria07.2014
Skills
- Software Proficiency
- Recordkeeping
- PPE Use
- Organizational Skills
- Communication
- First Aid/CPR
- Multitasking Abilities
- Empathy
- Collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Adaaptability
Timeline
Complex Care Assistant
Apollo Home Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Domestic Assistant
Berry Recruitmen
07.2023 - 08.2023
Healthcare Assistant
Team Locum
01.2023 - 09.2023
Laboratory Assistant
County Hospital
12.2018 - 09.2021
B.sc - Microbiology
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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