Isioma Nkeze
denver
Summary
Experienced Lead Certified Nursing Assistant skilled in team leadership and training new staff. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and fostering a positive healing environment while delivering high-quality, individualized patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
Juniper Village at Spearly Center
Denver, CO
05.2017 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely medical responses.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Administered daily living activities to enhance residents' comfort and wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted in mobility support, promoting independence and safety for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall facility hygiene standards.
- Responded promptly to call lights, addressing patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
Englewood Post Acute And Rehabilitation
Englewood, CO
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Supervised daily activities of nursing assistants, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient handling and documentation procedures.
- Implemented infection control protocols, resulting in improved compliance rates across the facility.
- Responded quickly and calmly to medical emergencies, providing immediate assistance to patients.
- Maintained meticulous documentation of patient progress notes for accurate record-keeping purposes, supporting informed decision-making by healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Promoted independence among patients through targeted activities designed to improve mobility and cognitive function.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect potential health issues early.
- Managed challenging situations calmly, resulting in safer environments for patients and staff.
Lead Qualified Medication Administration Personnel
MBK Senior Living
Greenwood, CO
06.2010 - 06.2015
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Associate in Nursing
Capscare Academy For Healthcare Education
West Palm Beach, FL05-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient-centered care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control measures
- Effective communication techniques
- Staff training and development
- HIPAA compliance
- Team leadership
- Special needs care experience
- Mental health care experience
- Rehabilitation care experience
Accomplishments
- Achieved a noticeable increase in resident participation in social activities through effectively helping with personalized morning care routines that boosted residents' mobility and confidence.
- Documented and resolved gaps in shift to shift handoff communication by establishing a more carefully checklist which led to improved team efficiency, seamless transitions of care, and zero medication administration delays.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Licensed - Registered nurse - April 2026
- Basic life support(BLS), American heart association (AHA) - 2025 to 2027.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
Juniper Village at Spearly Center
05.2017 - Current
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
Englewood Post Acute And Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 05.2017
Lead Qualified Medication Administration Personnel
MBK Senior Living
06.2010 - 06.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing - Associate in Nursing
Capscare Academy For Healthcare Education
employee of the month
Recognized as employee of the month for delivering compassionate, high quality care to over 15 resident daily.