PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated individual with extensive experience providing direct
patient care in hospital and long-term care settings. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff, other healthcare professionals, and patients to promote quality patient care. Possesses strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate patient care. Known for being highly accurate and organized in collecting, preparing, and storing blood samples. Involving the collection of blood specimens from patients for lab procedures and used in diagnosis. Compassionate HCA, professional experience in providing quality patient care in a variety of settings. Skilled in collecting vital signs, providing wound care, administering medication, and assisting with patient mobility. Demonstrated ability to provide empathy and respectful care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
EXPERIENCE
Healthcare Assistant (January 2024 – Present)
Hospital for Trauma and Surgery, Lagos State.
Helped patient use bathroom or commode assisted patients with Incontinence
Maintained patient confidentiality and protected patient rights
Provide compassionate care to patients with diverse needs and Abilities
Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with Patients families and healthcare professionals
Assisting nursing staff during emergency situation providing emotional Support to patients and family members
Observe, recognized and report abnormalities and changes in patients Health status to nursing staff
Conduct physical assessment including measuring height and weight Ratios and recording patient history information.
PHLEBOTOMIST:
Identify the best needle size and location for each blood draw
Follow proper infection control procedures before drawing blood
Ensure the correct use of collection tubes and containers
Take collected blood to the lab.
Keep blood drawing supplies well-stocked and organized
Report any patient distress or concerns to nursing staff
Document information in patient records.
ONYINYE .S. OKAFOR
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
CAREGIVER
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EMAIL : **************@*****.***
LAGOS STATE, LAGOS 100001
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DATE OF BIRTH: 28/10/1993
COUNTRY: NIGERI
SKILLS:
Effective Communication Skills
Reliability & Trustworthiness
Taking vital signs
Having Emotional Intelligence
Compassion
Patience
Confidence
A Passion for Supporting People
Problem Solving
Relationship Builder
Being Hard-Working & Diligent
Preparing Meals
Patient Evaluations
EDUCATION:
June 2024
Certifications in Healthcare Assistant
Career Learning International Canada, Lagos Nigeria. Relevant Coursework:
Basic Life Support
May 2024
Certifications in First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, AED American Heart Association / CLI Lagos, Nigeria
May 2024
Certification in Blood Borne Pathogens
American Heart Association / CLI Lagos, Nigeria
July 2024
Certification in Phlebotomist, Catheterization, Nasogastric Tube Insertion American Heart Association/cardinal Academy of Emergency care, Lagos May 2023
Certification in Health Safety and Environment 1,2,&3 Occupational Safety and Health USA / Oil and Gas Training Institute Nigeria June 2020
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Environmental Science and Resource Management.
National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos state .