KATHERINE OSAGIE
Matthews,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with over 2 years of healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care.
Assisting with daily living activities with passion for helping others and household tasks. Recognized for ability to provide unprecedented emotional and physical support to patients.
CPR certified.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aldersgate Retirement Community
02.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
White Oak Manor
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet all needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Private Child Caregiver
TAMAKLOE FAMILY
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and placing them in the proper place for tidy home.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookedale Senior Living
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Participated in Bingo fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and and keep supervisor informed of changes.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Adult Caregiver
HUTCHINSON FAMILY
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
Certified Medication Aide
Blooming Heart School of Health, LLC.
Charlotte, NC04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Divine Health Academy
Charlotte, NC12.2018
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Consistency
- Proper Hygiene
- Astute observation skills
- Ability to follow set rules and protocol
- Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Empathy and Compassion
- Flexibility and Patient
- Emotional Stability
- Quick thinking skills
- Strong work ethics
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Basic Life Support
Certification
- License CNA
- Medication Aide License
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aldersgate Retirement Community
02.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
White Oak Manor
05.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookedale Senior Living
08.2020 - 01.2021
Private Child Caregiver
TAMAKLOE FAMILY
08.2019 - 05.2021
Adult Caregiver
HUTCHINSON FAMILY
12.2018 - 02.2020
- License CNA
- Medication Aide License
- CPR Certified
Certified Medication Aide
Blooming Heart School of Health, LLC.
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Divine Health Academy
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