Aissatou Balde
Columbus,OH
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing nursing care within diverse healthcare settings. Possess strong clinical skills bolstered by ability to maintain positive patient relations. Have made significant contributions in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare team members.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Mother Angeline McCrory Manor
Columbus, OH
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
LPN
Friendship Village Of Dublin
Dublin, OH
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
LPN
Mount Carmel St. Ann's
Westerville, OH
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Patient Care Technician
Mount Carmel East Hospital
Columbus, OH
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin
Columbus, OH
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Direct Support Professional
Morning View Care Center Community Services
Columbus, OH
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Education
License - Nursing
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
Columbus12-2022
High School Diploma -
Hadja Oumou Diallo
Guinea07-2012
Skills
- End of life care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical equipment operation
- Medical documentation
- Behavioral health
- Pre-operative care
- Diabetes management
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Samples collection
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Counting narcotics
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Documentation accuracy
- Chronic disease management
- Home health care
- Patient relationship building
- EKG administration
- Tracking symptoms
- Tuberculosis testing
- Vital signs
- Vocational support
- Medication dispensing
- Charting and recording
- Patient assessments
- Documenting intake
- Direct patient care
- Writing reports
- Patient intake
- Outpatient care
- Transcribing orders
- Documenting incidents
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Maintaining nutrition
- Clinical judgment
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Caregiving skills
- Caring for wounds
- Biomedical hazard disposal
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Fulani
Professional
Timeline
LPN
Mount Carmel St. Ann's
07.2023 - 11.2024
LPN
Mother Angeline McCrory Manor
03.2023 - Current
LPN
Friendship Village Of Dublin
03.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Mount Carmel East Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2023
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin
01.2018 - 03.2023
Direct Support Professional
Morning View Care Center Community Services
01.2016 - 12.2018
License - Nursing
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Hadja Oumou Diallo
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