Valerie Onyeachonam
Lathrop
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with strong skills in patient care documentation and effective communication. Committed to providing compassionate support while ensuring HIPAA compliance and fostering teamwork within healthcare settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Yainational Institute For People With Disabilities Network
Los Angeles
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, promptly reporting any changes to medical or nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Provided companionship to patients, actively monitoring emotional well-being and offering reassurance to enhance their comfort and morale.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Regularly observed patients' conditions for physical or mental changes, promptly reporting findings to appropriate personnel to facilitate immediate care adjustments.
Nursing Assistant
Wayfinder Family Services
Los Angeles
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Documented client progress and care activities to ensure continuity of care and compliance with treatment plans.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Monitored patients' conditions for physical or mental changes, promptly reporting findings to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Assisted medical staff during tests, treatments, and emergency procedures to support efficient patient care and response.
- Communicated effectively with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
University of The People
Pasadena01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Lagos
Nigeria01-2015
High School Diploma -
Fountain Heights College
Nigeria01-2009
Skills
- Patient mobility
- Infection Control Practices
- CPR & First Aid
- Patient documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Communication management
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant( CNA)
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Yainational Institute For People With Disabilities Network
04.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Wayfinder Family Services
11.2019 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
University of The People
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Lagos
High School Diploma -
Fountain Heights College