Chidinma Uchegbu
Stockton
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Giver
J&m home care
Stockton
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Administered support to clients with light house duties and reminder of medications.
- Worked with healthcare professionals to organize additional support for clients as required.
- Recorded detailed notes on client status for accurate tracking and for the company. Reported changes in clients condition.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wagner Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2017 - 09.2024
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration
Youth Counselor
Kingdom Youth Group
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence, and structure.
- Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges, and therapy milestones.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Facilitated workshops and classes on anger management, life skills and drug and alcohol prevention.
- Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for residents.
- Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
Community Outreach Volunteer
Christ Embassy Church
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Maintained collaborative relationships with community groups and community leaders by supporting local initiatives and events.
- Assisted with creation of monthly reports of outreach, research and educational activities.
- Participated in outreach with special service health care facilities, community-based organizations, advocacy groups, ethnic media and local government leaders.
- Worked with community organizations and members to expand outreach.
- Attended training programs, modules, workshops and seminars to keep up-to-date on project objectives and new policies or procedures.
- Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting.
- Developed strong interpersonal communication skills to promote relationship building with internal and external customers.
- Exhibited excellent communications and customer service relations skills.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide food baskets to families in need.
- Assisted organizing local charity events to raise funds for disadvantaged families.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA10-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Bradford Nursing College
Stockton, CAHigh School Diploma -
Alvan Model Secondary School
IMO State, NigeriaSkills
- Feeding assistance expert
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient Management
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Medical office administration
- Supporting personal needs
- EMR / EHR
- Conducting intakes
- Observing responses
- Documenting behaviors
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Patient Assessments
- Trustworthy companion
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Compassionate
Timeline
Home Care Giver
J&m home care
10.2024 - 02.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wagner Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2017 - 09.2024
Youth Counselor
Kingdom Youth Group
02.2016 - 01.2017
Community Outreach Volunteer
Christ Embassy Church
08.2015 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Bradford Nursing College
High School Diploma -
Alvan Model Secondary School