BASSEY OFFON AKPAN
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience delivering exceptional patient care in advanced medical-surgical and telemetry units. Proven ability to educate patients and families on therapies, fostering a collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams through strong oral and written communication skills. Committed to maintaining high standards of nursing practice, ensuring safety, and promoting quality care through effective documentation and timely medication administration. A reliable and adaptable healthcare professional focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes while demonstrating compassion and respect for all individuals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Hayward Hills Healthcare Center
Hayward, CA
01.2015
RN
Bay Marina Post Acute Care
Oakland, CA
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
RN
Princeton Manor Healthcae Center
Oakland, CA
04.2020 - 08.2024
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Medical Hill
Oakland
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient workflow.
- Conducted thorough assessments and documented patient conditions accurately in electronic health records.
RN
Windsor Post Acute care
Hayward
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Streamlined nursing processes, improving efficiency in medication administration and patient monitoring.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing compliance with safety standards and best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nigeria
School of Nursing/Midwifery
NigeriaSkills
- Microsoft word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- RN 95068874
- BLS
- BSN- Grand Canyon University
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
RN
Bay Marina Post Acute Care
09.2024 - 12.2025
RN
Princeton Manor Healthcae Center
04.2020 - 08.2024
Medical Hill
02.2018 - 01.2019
RN
Windsor Post Acute care
01.2016 - 04.2016
RN
Hayward Hills Healthcare Center
01.2015
Registered Nurse - Nigeria
School of Nursing/Midwifery