Maria Regina Nnaemeka Uzoechina
Shepparton ,VIC
Summary
Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Carer
Positive Approach
Wirral, England
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided emotional support to elderly clients and their families.
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure and pulse rate.
- Transported clients to medical appointments and other errands.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental wellbeing of the clients.
- Assessed safety hazards in the environment and made necessary modifications.
- Encouraged clients to participate in social activities within their community.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while handling sensitive information related to clients' health conditions or personal matters.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with clients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Attended workshops or seminars related to care giving practices or new technologies used in homecare settings.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Support Worker
Curam Care
Wirral, England
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Attended regular reviews of service user's care plans to ensure the best outcomes for each individual.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Liaised effectively between other professionals involved in a client's care, such as doctors, nurses, social workers and family members.
- Delivered one-to-one sessions focused on developing communication skills, problem solving techniques, self-confidence building.
- Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Practiced cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy in individual and group settings.
Registered Nurse
Nisa Premier Hospital
Abuja, Abuja
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Nurse Advocate
Fertil Aid Clinic
Abuja, Abuja
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Assisted patients in navigating the healthcare system and understanding their rights as a patient.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure that patients receive quality care.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to families dealing with challenging health issues.
- Created individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific requirements.
- Monitored changes in legislation affecting healthcare access and communicated updates to relevant parties.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare teams regarding treatment plans, medications.
- Developed strategies for addressing complex cases involving multiple stakeholders.
- Provided referrals to social workers or other professionals when appropriate.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Ghandi University of Health Sciences
India09.2016
Associate of Science - General Nursing
Niger State School of Nursing
Nigeria 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Model Computer School
Nigeria08.2013
Skills
- Incident Reporting
- Progress Documentation
- Compassionate Client Care
- Behavioral Management
- Patient Companionship
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- First Aid and Safety
- Problem-Solving
- [Language] Fluency
- Records Maintenance
- Compassionate Communication
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Carer
Positive Approach
06.2021 - 06.2022
Support Worker
Curam Care
03.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Nisa Premier Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2021
Nurse Advocate
Fertil Aid Clinic
12.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Ghandi University of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - General Nursing
Niger State School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Model Computer School
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