Akai Randall
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse with a robust background in acute care and chronic disease management. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and compassionate care, enhancing patient outcomes. Expert in HIPAA compliance and patient intake. Skilled in educating families and leading teams with confidence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fairfax County Government: Adult Detention Center
Fairfax, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all inmate-related information.
- Perform routine and emergency medical treatments within scope.
- Make referrals to physicians, dentists, and mental health professionals as needed.
- Coordinated appointments to outside physicians and health specialists for services not provided within the adult detention center.
- Conducts/documents deatiled and accurrate health hisory of inmates
- Transcribes physcian orders
- Provide diabetic care and education
- Files and maintains medical records. Conducts medication rounds and dispenses medications as ordered by the physician or as outlined by the standing orders. Restocks the medication cart and orders medications as required.
- Maintains logs of medications and equipment. Operates oxygen tanks, blood pressure equipment, and security equipment. Inspects equipment and reports malfunctions.
- Dispense Suboxone per agency protocol
- Appropriately responds to health-related questions from inmates, families, and other health care professionals.
- Communicates information to detention staff to ensure inmate safety and well-being.
- Train and orietate new onboarding staff
- Performs all duties as assigned
Licensed Practical Nurse
Infectious Disease Physicians
Annandale, VA
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Infectious Disease Specialists
Hillsborough, NJ
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Abottt Covid testing
- Train and orientate new staff
- Prior authorizations.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amboy Care Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using appropriate assessment skills while following established policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to nursing practice within a long term care setting.
- Evaluated patient progress towards therapeutic goals through ongoing assessments; modifying treatment plan accordingly when needed.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing documents into medical records, scheduling appointments, and completing insurance forms.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Provided education about nutrition, preventive care measures, and lifestyle modifications for chronic conditions, according to established guidelines.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Actively participated in programs designed for professional growth and development through continuing education courses or seminars.
Licensed Practical Nurse
JFK Hartwyck
Piscataway, NJ
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Tracheostomy , Foley, and tube feeding care/management
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Edison, NJ04-2013
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Documentation accuracy
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Case management
- HIPAA compliance
- Educating families
- Medical office administration
- Charting and recording
- Patient assessments
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Geriatric care
- multiple EMR software
- Quality assurance
- Infection control
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Staff supervision
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Immunization administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care planning
- Patient intake
Accomplishments
- Awarded class Humanitarian
- GPA 3.8
Certification
- CPR/ BLS
- ACLS
- IV certified
Affiliations
- traveling
- reading
- experiencing different cultures
- cooking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fairfax County Government: Adult Detention Center
01.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Infectious Disease Physicians
06.2022 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Infectious Disease Specialists
06.2016 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amboy Care Center
03.2015 - 06.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
JFK Hartwyck
08.2013 - 03.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute