Ogechukwu Cynthia Okoye
Healthcare Assistant
Leicester
Summary
Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. A Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Avon And Wiltshire Partnership (Agency)
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Used mobility equipment to transport patients.
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in mental health care facility.
Support Worker
Serenity Recruitment
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Support Worker
Milife Recruitment
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Used mobility devices and [Type] equipment to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Lead Academy
Birmingham, United Kingdom01.2024
Certificate - Mandatory Training
Victory Academy
Leicester, United Kingdom08.2023
Some College (No Degree) - IELTS UK VI
British Council
12.2022
Certificate - Caregiver
Utopia Healthcare Training
Enugu, Nigeria09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University Of Nigeria Nsukka
Enugu,Nigeria06.2021
Skills
- Documentation procedures expert
- Quick problem solver
- Collecting vital signs
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Recording patient intakes and output
- Microsoft Office
- Valid driver's license
- Understands medical procedures
- Quality assurance controls
- Reliable transportation
- Monitoring fluids
- Patient relations
- Collecting specimens
- Observing Responses
- Condition Monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Collecting and recording Vital Signs
- Basic Life Support
Certification
- Certified Healthcare Assistant
- First Aid/CPR
- Phlebotomy Certified
- Crisis Intervention
- Ethics Sense
- Understanding learning disabilities and Autism
- Epilepsy
- Dysphagia
- Dementia
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid
- Medications Competency Assessment
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Avon And Wiltshire Partnership (Agency)
10.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Serenity Recruitment
07.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Milife Recruitment
04.2022 - 04.2023
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Lead Academy
Certificate - Mandatory Training
Victory Academy
Some College (No Degree) - IELTS UK VI
British Council
Certificate - Caregiver
Utopia Healthcare Training
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University Of Nigeria Nsukka
- Certified Healthcare Assistant
- First Aid/CPR
- Phlebotomy Certified
- Crisis Intervention
- Ethics Sense
- Understanding learning disabilities and Autism
- Epilepsy
- Dysphagia
- Dementia
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid
- Medications Competency Assessment
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