Akosua Amoako
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Attentive and focused healthcare professional with hands-on experience in the clinic environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with residents and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education. Six years' experience as an LPN and recently graduated with Associates Degree in Nursing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Children’s Village, Keith Haring Clinic
06.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Partnered with doctors, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Workman’s Circle
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ08.2023
Diploma in Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ05.2016
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- First Aid/CPR
- Vital Signs
- Immunization Administration
- Writing Reports
- Emergency Response
- Documenting
- Patient Education
- Patient Intake
- Patient Triaging
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Evaluations
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Children’s Village, Keith Haring Clinic
06.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Workman’s Circle
07.2016 - 01.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Jersey College
Diploma in Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Jersey College