CHIAMAKA NKIRE
Healthcare Professional
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Compassionate and skilled healthcare professional with over three years of diverse experience in clinical, community, and assisted living settings. Proficient in delivering patient-centered care, supporting individuals with physical, mental, and cognitive health needs, and promoting overall well-being. Adept at managing multiple responsibilities, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Community Support Worker
Excel Society
, AB
02.2023 - Current
- Provide personal care services to clients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Assist with mobility and transfers, ensuring client safety.
- Monitor and record vital signs and report any abnormalities to the nursing staff.
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding as necessary.
- Ensure a clean and safe environment for clients, including light housekeeping and laundry.
- Offer emotional support and companionship to clients, fostering a positive and caring atmosphere.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop care plans and ensure the client's well-being.
- Assist clients with developmental delays, mental health conditions, and cognitive impairments. Provide specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation.
Clinical Rotation
Royal Alexandra Hospital(Louis Hole)
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided postoperative care, including dressing changes and monitoring wound healing.
- Educated patients on post-surgical care, including dietary restrictions, activity limitations, and signs of complications.
- Educated patients on discharge instructions to support recovery at home.
- Monitored recovery progress through frequent assessments and vital sign checks.
- Obtained the client's medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Provided emotional support to patients recovering from surgery, addressing any concerns or anxieties about their recovery.
- Coordinated with physiotherapists to promote early mobilization, improving recovery times and reducing complications.
- Administered medications, monitored effects, and adjusted dosages as needed under the guidance of my instructors and physician orders.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by properly handling sensitive patient information and documentation.
Clinical Rotation-Psychiatric Unit
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Edmonton, AB
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported patients with mental health conditions, creating a calm and supportive therapeutic environment.
- Engaged patients in individual and group therapy sessions, fostering trust and encouraging therapeutic communication.
- Observed and documented patient behaviours, including mood changes and responses to interventions, to help inform treatment adjustments.
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists and social workers, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Utilized active listening and empathy to effectively address patient concerns, reducing anxiety and improving patient cooperation.
- Monitored patients for signs of distress or crisis, ensuring prompt intervention and safety protocols were followed.
Clinical Rotation
Sturgeon County St. Albert Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted patient assessments and documented findings.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs to track patient progress.
- Assisted in wound care procedures, ensuring infection prevention practices.
- Developed competency in safe medication administration under supervision.
- Provided patient education on medication adherence and post-operative care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians and physiotherapists, to enhance patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated practical communication skills with patients and their families, addressing concerns and providing emotional support.
- Assisted with patient mobility and exercises, promoting patient independence and improving recovery.
Clinical Rotation
Shepherd’s Care Kensington
Edmonton, AB
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in providing direct patient care under the supervision of clinical instructors.
- Assisted with patient assessments, monitored vital signs, and recorded patient responses.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and their families.
- Participated in patient and family education on health conditions and self-care.
- Developed competence in using electronic health records and patient documentation.
- Observed and practiced infection control procedures.
- Participated in nursing rounds, attending to patient needs and reporting to nursing staff.
- Supported patient mobility and aided with activities of daily living.
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining a clean and safe patient environment.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare and support professionals.
Comfort Care Aide
Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Observed and documented the residents’ behaviour, monitored their personal spaces, and helped with tidiness and cleaning
- Actively communicated with the clients and calmed them down when they seemed unhappy
- Understood and implemented infection prevention practices for the safety of the residents
- Helped residents connect with family and friends using mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets
- Assisted residents in moving to and from their rooms, recreational activities, and dining rooms
- Managed the care of over thirty-five residents aged 68 to 97 with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing, turning positions, and transferring from chairs to bed
- Participated in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain the organization’s standards and goals
- Be a resident companion; provided comfort and support to residents via companionships such as playing cards, reading the newspaper together, visiting, art, and hand pampering.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB 01.2023 - Current
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Food Science Technology
Federal Polytechnic Nekede
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria 01.2011 - 10.2016
Basic Life Support (heart & stroke - undefined
August 2024
First Aid and CPR Level C - undefined
May 2023
Skills
- HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS
- Task prioritization
- Medical documentation
- Good Communication Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessment
- Client advocacy
- Mental health
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Clinical Rotation
Royal Alexandra Hospital(Louis Hole)
11.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Rotation-Psychiatric Unit
Royal Alexandra Hospital
10.2024 - 11.2024
Clinical Rotation
Sturgeon County St. Albert Hospital
09.2024 - 11.2024
Clinical Rotation
Shepherd’s Care Kensington
09.2023 - 12.2023
Community Support Worker
Excel Society
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MacEwan University
01.2023 - Current
Comfort Care Aide
Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre
04.2021 - 06.2021
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Food Science Technology
Federal Polytechnic Nekede
01.2011 - 10.2016
Basic Life Support (heart & stroke - undefined
First Aid and CPR Level C - undefined
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