BAKOH AYUKNDANG
Monroe, West Chester,OH
Summary
BAKOH MARTILDA AYUKNDANG is a Dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
10.2021 - Current
- Atrium medical center
- Review physician orders and administer therapies, treatments or medications
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse/Supervisor
Veranda Gardens
11.2019 - Current
- Manage patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Family Nurse Practitioner
COLBERT FAMILY HEALTH & WELLNESS
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
Registered Nurse/Supervisor
Bridge Town Nursing & Rehabilitation
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Registered Nurse/Supervisor
Parkside Nursing & Rehab
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Assess, plan, diagnose, evaluation patient improvement Assign and delegate UAP's and LPN's Educate and monitor UAP's, and LPN skills and procedures Supervised assigned tasks Provide patient teachings on signs and symptoms to expect from disease processes Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
- Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures
- Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
Education
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) -
2023 - undefined
Masters of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
American Heart Association - undefined
Skills
- Active Listening
- Advanced Clinical assessment
- Critical Thinking Coordination
- Acute care management
- Patient teaching
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Precepting
- Advanced Nursing experience in
- Assessment, Diagnosing, and planning in an urgent care setting
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Shared Governance
- Preventative Health
- Feeding Assistance
- Tracheostomy care/management
- Feeding tubes/management
- Multitasking
- Patient Monitoring
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Patient Care
- Patient Discharging
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Counseling
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Follow-Up Calls
- Family Education
- Performing EKGs
- Physical Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Women's Health Exams
- Removing Sutures
- Patient Care Planning
- Well Visit Procedures
- Care Plan Development
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Wound Care
- Long-Term Care
- Pain Management
- Chest Pain Management
Websites
Enjoy spending extra time with my patients
As an APRN, I understand spending extra time getting to know my patients can create a relationship and make them comfortable to express themselves better, and so doing, I may uncover helpful information to aid with diagnosing and or timely care management.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
COLBERT FAMILY HEALTH & WELLNESS
03.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/Supervisor
Veranda Gardens
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse/Supervisor
Bridge Town Nursing & Rehabilitation
11.2018 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse/Supervisor
Parkside Nursing & Rehab
05.2017 - 07.2019
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) -
2023 - undefined
Masters of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing