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Abibatu Bangura

Round Rock,Texas

Summary

Dedicated LPN/LVN with experience in delivering

High- quality care to diverse patient populations spanning medical / Surgical units . Seeking to secure a challenging Nursing position with a focus on Delivering High-Quality patient care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Nursing Supervisor

Grand Living
Georgetown, Texas
08.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated medical appointments for residents as needed and ensured that follow-up care was completed in a timely manner.
  • Promoted safe practices through education initiatives aimed at reducing the risk of falls or other accidents among residents.
  • Implemented appropriate interventions based on individual assessment findings or physician orders.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

LPN Charge Nurse

Cross Creek Hospital
Austin, TX
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
  • Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients in a residential setting.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities for psychiatric patients.

Med Nurse

Cypress creek Psychiatric Hospital
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
  • Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
  • Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
  • Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
  • Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
  • Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
  • Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

LVN /LPN CLINIC Nurse

Wellpath /Montgomery County Jail
Conroe, Texas
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
  • Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions.
  • Collected blood samples using phlebotomy best practices and labeled specimens for testing.
  • Observed, recorded and reported patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments.
  • Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
  • Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.
  • Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

LVN/LPN ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR

Woodland Springs Hospital
Conroe, TX
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
  • Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
  • Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
  • Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
  • Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
  • Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
  • Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
  • Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
  • Cultivated professional conduct operating under triage nursing care guidelines.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

LPN Charge Nurse

First & Main Town Center
Columbus Grove, OH
07.2019 - 03.2021
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.

Education

High School Diploma -

Government Model Secondary School
East Freetown, SL
2005

LVN/LPN - Nursing

Felbry College - School of Nursing
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Electronic medical records
  • Medication administration
  • IV therapy
  • Diabetes management
  • Health screening
  • Licensed practical nurse
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Critical Thinking
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Infection Control
  • Unit Oversight
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Training and Development
  • Care Plan Management
  • Plan of Action Implementation
  • Staff supervision
  • Intravenous medications

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • CPI
  • LVN/LPN

Timeline

LPN Nursing Supervisor

Grand Living
08.2024 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Cross Creek Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2024

Med Nurse

Cypress creek Psychiatric Hospital
08.2022 - 06.2023

LVN /LPN CLINIC Nurse

Wellpath /Montgomery County Jail
04.2022 - 09.2022

LVN/LPN ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR

Woodland Springs Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2022

LPN Charge Nurse

First & Main Town Center
07.2019 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

Government Model Secondary School

LVN/LPN - Nursing

Felbry College - School of Nursing

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