IFEOMA GOODNESS CHIKWE-OKOROJI
Auxiliary Nurse
Aba,Abia State
Summary
Compassionate and highly qualified Caregiver and Nurse Aide with over 12 years of extensive experience in providing exceptional care to elderly patients and individuals with diverse medical needs in home care and hospital settings. Proficient in phlebotomy and care plan implementation for patients with conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer's, hypertension, and diabetes. Demonstrates strong expertise in first aid, monitoring vital signs, and operating medical care equipment to ensure patient safety and well-being. Known for ensuring patient confidentiality, upholding privacy, and treating individuals with dignity and respect. Skilled in improving patients' daily lives through personalized support in hygiene, mobility, and mental well-being. Consistently recognized for delivering exceptional care and earning positive feedback from patients and families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Auxiliary Nurse
Christ the King Specialist Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Ensuring timely replenishment of supplies and medical equipment to maintain seamless operations
- Supporting and improving patient mobility, and ensuring safety and comfort during transfers
- Preparing and setting up medical equipment required by healthcare professionals for various procedures
- Monitoring and recording vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Documenting patient conditions by recording pulse rates and measuring weights for healthcare evaluations
- Assisting in preparing patients for therapy sessions and ensuring their comfort and readiness
- Maintaining hygiene by making beds, distributing and collecting bedpans, and supporting other care tasks
- Delivering high-standard care by adhering to organizational policies and procedures, focusing on personal hygiene, mental stimulation, and overall well-being
- Assisting patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other daily living activities
Caregiver & Nurse Aide
Romalex Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Prepared, served meals and assisted with feeding patients
- Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileting and beds making
- Mobility & transferred, built trusting relationships with a wide range of patients
- Answered patients call lights, telephone, and pagers and responded to any emergency
- Observed, monitored, and recorded patient's conditions by recording vital signs, escalating to nurse in charge
- Weight monitored, documented and escalation
- Worked a flexible manner to support my nursing colleagues and their case loads
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Healthcare Assistant
Amana Healthcare Medical & Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Ensured accurate and thorough completion of administrative tasks and patient-related records using the hospital's app
- Conducted routine patient check-ups and responded promptly to patient queries and call lights
- Acted in the best interest of patients while ensuring strict compliance with hospital policies and procedures
- Encouraged residents to engage in recreational activities and hobbies, promoting mental stimulation and overall well-being
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
Education
Health & Safety & Environment Level 1, 2, & 3 -
Global Institute of Workplace Skills
Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria03-2025
Food Handling Safety & Hygiene
Global Institute of Workplace Skills Training
Port Harcourt, Rivers State12-2024
First Aid & CPR -
Global Institute of Workplace Skills
Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria12-2024
Diploma - Health & Social Care
Global Institute of Workplace Skills
Port Harcourt, Rivers State10-2022
Oral Swap Specimen Collection Course For Covid 19 -
Dubai Health Authority
Dubai, UAE06-2022
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Strong Point Educational & Training Institute
Dubai, UAE02-2021
High School Diploma -
Amator Secondary Technical School, Umuoyoro
Abia State, Nigeria06-2004
Skills
- Alzheimer and dementia care
- Personal and social care
- Patient handling and positioning
- Time management, and honesty
- Phlebotomy, venipuncture and specimen collection
- Embracing new cultures
- Confidence building
- Safeguarding policy compliance
- Clinical waste disposal
- Community care
- Sound health and safety skills
- Dependable and hygiene procedures
- Monitoring and recording vital signs
- Patient service skills with pleasant appearance
- Good communication skill in oral and written English, with good interperson
- I communication skills
- The ability to remain calm, overcome safety and security procedures during emergencies
- Elderly care
- Urinary catheter care
- Wound dressing
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Relationship building
LANGUAGES
English—Fluent
Igbo—Fluent
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
I have an interest in Learning, Reading, Sports, Music, Dancing, Traveling and Outdoor activities
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Maintained exemplary hygiene, health, and safety standards, achieving zero incidents throughout employment
- Empowered patients to retain independence in their own homes by fostering self-reliance and offering tailored support
- Earned consistent positive feedback from patients and their families for demonstrating empathy, dedication, and professionalism
- Successfully motivated patients to adopt healthier lifestyles, including quitting smoking, staying active, and maintaining a nutritious diet
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridAccomplishments
- Achieved effective communication with clients and their families while maintaining high standards of hygiene, health, and safety, achieving a zero-incident with accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained exemplary hygiene, health, and safety standards throughout employment
- Successfully motivated patients to adopt healthier lifestyles, including quitting smoking, staying active, and maintaining a nutritious diet·
- Actively engage with the Tissue Viability Nurse (TVN) team to ensure proper pressure relief and wound care.
- Enhance patient mobility through tailored support and interventions
- I collaborate closely with nurses and doctors to manage and improve various health conditions for patients
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
Health Safety & Environment Level 1, 2, & 3: 03/2025
Global Institute of Workplace Skills - Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria
Food Handling Safety & Hygiene, 12/2024
Global Institute of Workplace Skills Training - Port Harcourt, Rivers State
First Aid & CPR: 12/2024
Global Institute of Workplace Skills - Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria
Diploma: Health & Social Care: 10/2022
Global Institute of Workplace Skills - Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Oral Swap Specimen Collection Course For Covid 19: 06/2022
Dubai Health Authority - Dubai, UAE
Certified Nursing Assistant: 02/2021
Strong Point Educational & Training Institute - Dubai, UAE
Cache Level 2: March 2020
Arabian Child Education Consultants FZ-LLC - Dubai, UAE
High School Diploma: 06/2004
Amator Secondary Technical School, Umuoyoro - Abia State, Nigeria
Interests
Learning, Reading, Sports, Music, Dancing, Traveling & Outdoor Activities
Software
Ms Office Word, Excel, Email, & Health Plan Apps
Timeline
Auxiliary Nurse
Christ the King Specialist Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Caregiver & Nurse Aide
Romalex Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
Healthcare Assistant
Amana Healthcare Medical & Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2022
Health & Safety & Environment Level 1, 2, & 3 -
Global Institute of Workplace Skills
Food Handling Safety & Hygiene
Global Institute of Workplace Skills Training
First Aid & CPR -
Global Institute of Workplace Skills
Diploma - Health & Social Care
Global Institute of Workplace Skills
Oral Swap Specimen Collection Course For Covid 19 -
Dubai Health Authority
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Strong Point Educational & Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Amator Secondary Technical School, Umuoyoro
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