Ajoke Foresythe
Alexandria,VIRGINIA
Summary
Skilled Hospital Corpsman and Licensed Practical Nurse offering 3 years of military medical experience, as well as expertise in vaccinations, blood draws and emergency care. Proven success managing emergent situations and utilizing critical thinking to manage unexpected conditions. Fast-acting LPN provides quality care to patients in critical medical situations. Maintains vast knowledge of emergency medical procedures and protocols with strong background in CPR and first aid. Demonstrated ability to remain calm, composed and focused in emergency situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
United States Navy, USN
09.2023 - Current
- Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
- Administered medications through injections and IVs in compliance with physician orders.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Supported medical staff in providing patient care in high-demand hospital environment.
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
- Updated medical records in EMR system and double-checked data for accuracy.
- Utilized medical instruments to perform minor surgeries and other procedures.
- Helped with preparation of medical equipment and supplies for use in hospital procedures.
- Contributed to medical evacuations and transport of patients to other medical facilities.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tripua Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy, USN
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Supported medical staff in providing patient care in high-demand hospital environment.
- Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further analysis.
- Administered medications through injections and IVs in compliance with physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
- Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
- Helped with preparation of medical equipment and supplies for use in hospital procedures.
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
Education
No Degree - Field Medical Technician
Field Medical Training Batallion , East
Jacksonville, NC09.2023
Associate of Science - Hospital Corpsman Training
Medical Education Training Command
Fort Sam, San Antonio, TX03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University Of Lagos
Lagos , Nigeria06.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
School Of Nursing, LUTH
Lagos, Nigeria12.2004
Skills
- Triage Management
- Advanced Life Support
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Medical Terminology
- Infection Control
- EKG Interpretation
- Preventive Medicine
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Education
- Basic Life Support
- Medical Supply Management
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 2024
- Basic Life Support Training - 2024
- Advanced Life Support Training, Red Cross - 2024
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care Trainer - 2024
Traveling, Reading and Adventures
I love to explore around the world. Been to 10 countries and still counting. I love exploring nature and adventure. Also love reading frictions and imaginative novels.
Additional Information
Focused and Dedicated. Very Passionate about what I embark on.
Languages
Yoruba
Full Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
United States Navy, USN
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tripua Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy, USN
04.2021 - 06.2023
No Degree - Field Medical Technician
Field Medical Training Batallion , East
Associate of Science - Hospital Corpsman Training
Medical Education Training Command
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University Of Lagos
Associate of Science - Nursing
School Of Nursing, LUTH