Akudo Lekwauwa

• Provide direct nursing care in a 1,000-bed immigration detention center with a 24/7 clinic, serving a diverse and vulnerable population.
• Document patient encounters using the SOAPE format; administer medications, educate patients, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Served as Clinical Nurse Coordinator, managing patient flow, overseeing medical appointments, and delegating duties among the nursing staff.
• Deliver care across various settings including intake screenings, sick call triage, medical housing units, and medication administration.
• Respond to medical emergencies and participate in man-down drills to ensure clinical readiness.
• Volunteered for three TDY assignments to support mission-critical staffing needs.

Work every other saturday to fulfill PHS required practice

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• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client mental health needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, promoting coping strategies and emotional resilience among clients.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services for clients.
• Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to enhance client engagement and improve treatment outcomes.

• Delivered daily nursing care per IHSC RN Guidelines, including patient assessment, treatment, medication administration, and education.
• Served as Clinic Coordinator, ensuring efficient clinic operations and staff coordination.
• Performed intake screenings and triaged detainee sick calls, escalating to providers when appropriate.
• Coordinated referrals to off-site providers as needed for comprehensive care.

• Provided hospice care to 15–25 patients weekly in both home and facility settings.
• Conducted comprehensive patient and family assessments to guide individualized end-of-life care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to manage symptoms and ensure comfort.
• Educated and supported families throughout the dying process, enhancing understanding and coping.

• Performed psychiatric assessments and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with mental health teams.
• Administered psychotropic medications and monitored for side effects and compliance.
• Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation support for patients in acute psychiatric distress.
• Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and medication use.
• Maintained detailed documentation and ensured compliance with HIPAA and safety protocols.
• Monitored for signs of suicidal ideation or aggression, initiating appropriate safety measures.