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IVIE OKOJIE

Toronto,ON

Summary

Proven expertise in patient care and emotional support, honed across roles at HEART AT HOME and GRACE VILLA MEDICAL CENTRE. Elevated patient wellness through skilled mobility assistance and compassionate care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Demonstrated excellence in maintaining hygiene and providing nutrition support, underpinned by a strong foundation in dementia care and recreational activities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

HEART AT HOME
11.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Personal Support Worker

VANELL NURSING AND HOME CARE INC
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FT
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.

Registered Nurse

GRACE VILLA MEDICAL CENTRE
12.2020 - 02.2022
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Registered Midwife

GRACE VILLA MEDICAL CENTRE
07.2017 - 02.2019
  • Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
  • Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills that facilitated open communication about concerns or anxieties related to pregnancy or childbirth experience.
  • Performed prenatal and postnatal examinations.
  • Contributed to the reduction of maternal mortality rates by identifying high-risk pregnancies early and referring them for specialist intervention when necessary.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
  • Educated new parents on infant care essentials like diapering, swaddling, bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills.

Education

NURSING

COLLEGE OF NURSING UBTH
BENIN CITY EDO STATE
11.2020

MIDWIFERY

SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY
BENIN CITY EDO STATE
03.2017

FAMILY PLANNING

STATE SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY
BENIN CITY EDO STATE
05.2017

CPR/AED/FIRST AID

NATIONAL CPR FOUNDATION
USA
02.2023

MICROSOFT WORD AND EXCEL

IMAMIC TECHNOLOGIES
BENIN CITY EDO STATE
03.2021

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • Dementia Care
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Patient Care
  • Social support
  • Nutrition Support
  • Recreational Activities

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

HEART AT HOME
11.2023 - Current

Personal Support Worker

VANELL NURSING AND HOME CARE INC
07.2022 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FT
03.2022 - 07.2022

Registered Nurse

GRACE VILLA MEDICAL CENTRE
12.2020 - 02.2022

Registered Midwife

GRACE VILLA MEDICAL CENTRE
07.2017 - 02.2019

NURSING

COLLEGE OF NURSING UBTH

MIDWIFERY

SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY

FAMILY PLANNING

STATE SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY

CPR/AED/FIRST AID

NATIONAL CPR FOUNDATION

MICROSOFT WORD AND EXCEL

IMAMIC TECHNOLOGIES

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