Augustina Kwakye
Canal Winchester,OH
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with proven success at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation, enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and vigilant vital signs monitoring. Skilled in wound care and fostering family communication, I excel in collaborative healthcare environments, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with HIPAA standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eastland Care Center
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Comforted an
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary healthcare and social service provider team to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Patient Monitoring
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Eastland Care Center
08.2017 - 10.2022
- Reduced risks of injury by implementing proper transfer techniques when moving or repositioning patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to nursing staff promptly for timely intervention.
- Enhanced patient comfort by addressing individual needs and preferences during routine care tasks.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH08-2022
Licensed -
Divine CNA Training
South Hamilton Road, Columbus Ohio.01-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Geriatric care
- Patient care
- Family communication
- Breathing treatments
- Caregiving skills
- Licensed practical nurse
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eastland Care Center
10.2022 - 12.2024
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Eastland Care Center
08.2017 - 10.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Licensed -
Divine CNA Training
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