Uzoamaka Chioma Ogumelu
Letchworth Garden City,Hertfordshire
Summary
I am a dedicated and reliable healthcare professional with a comprehensive experience in patient care and support, including dealing with vulnerable patients and conducting basic nursing care. I have strong knowledge of infection control, dementia care, and safeguarding policies, ensuring the highest standards of safety and well-being.
I am calm and resilient under pressure, and I have great expertise in record-keeping and its importance, I am committed to enhancing patient experiences through empathy and effective communication.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support Worker
NHS
Stevenage
2011.01 - Current
- Assist patients with their daily activities and promote their own Independence
- Provide behavioural and emotional support as needed
- Interact with patients and their family/loved ones
- Attend medical appointments with patien
- Provide person centred care with the guidance of an individualised care plan
Support Worker
Supported Living
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
2020.03 - 2021.05
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive
Volunteer
NHS
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
2019.03 - 2020.02
- Assisted patients with their
Assisting elderly people with food especially at breakfast time.
Make tea and coffee for the patients.
Chat with the patients and keep them company whilst their staying in hospital.
Helping staff with housekeeping duties.
Cleaner
Intesa San Paolo Spa
Italy
2011.06 - 2013.11
- Secured premises at end of shift, ensuring safety of all areas.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene by thorough daily dusting and hoovering.
Sales Assistant
Family Business
Nigeria
1994.03 - 2000.09
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction
- Conducted daily inventory checks to manage stock levels accurately.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
- Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
Education
High School -
Iyoba Secondary School
Nigeria 1993.01 - 1998.01
North Herts College
Stevenage 2018.04 - 2020.04
Health and social Care -
University of Bedfordshire
UK 2021.09 - 2022.07
Adult Nursing
Anglain Ruskin University
Cambridge 2022.09 - 2026.02
Skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Dealing with vulnerable patients
- Knowledge of infection control
- Able to conduct basic nursing care
- Awareness of professional boundaries
- Able to assist patients with their personal care
- Able to show empathy towards patients and their family
- Knowledge and understanding of record-keeping
- Daily living assistance
- Awareness of safeguarding policies
- Resilient under pressure
- Knowledge of dementia care
Hobbies
As a mother, I love spending time cooking and baking with my children and playing with them. In addition, I walk and run every morning to keep myself fit and healthy. Exercising keeps me going daily and makes me feel satisfied and happy.
Experience
- Lister Hospital, Volunteering, 2019, Assisting elderly people with food especially at breakfast time. Make tea and coffee for the patients. Chat with the patients and keep them company whilst their staying in hospital. Helping staff with housekeeping duties.
- Support Worker, Hitchin, 2020, Providing personal care and assistance to people with learning disabilities. In addition, I’m responsible for improving the access and quality of health care of the residents by keeping cleaning the building and cooking for the residents.
Personal profile
- Name: Uzoamaka Chioma Ogumelu
- Date of birth: 1981-03-19
- Place of birth: Oko, Nigeria
- Nationality: Italian
Languages
Igbo
Beginner
Affiliations
- As a mother, I love spending time cooking and baking with my children and playing with them. In addition, I enjoy going to the gym as I like keeping physically active to improve health and wellbeing.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adult Nursing
Anglain Ruskin University
2022.09 - 2026.02
Health and social Care -
University of Bedfordshire
2021.09 - 2022.07
Support Worker
Supported Living
2020.03 - 2021.05
Volunteer
NHS
2019.03 - 2020.02
North Herts College
2018.04 - 2020.04
Cleaner
Intesa San Paolo Spa
2011.06 - 2013.11
Support Worker
NHS
2011.01 - Current
Sales Assistant
Family Business
1994.03 - 2000.09
High School -
Iyoba Secondary School
1993.01 - 1998.01