Bernice Okyere
Pickerington
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Eastland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, excelling in medication administration and pain assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes through diligent monitoring and documentation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Eastland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Columbus
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
LPN
Private Duty
Columbus
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, and reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
LPN
Echo Manor
Columbus
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
STNA
Crown Pointe Care Center
Columbus
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohio Medical Career College
Dayton, OH11-2024
Practical Nursing -
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
Columbus, Ohio11.2020
STNA Training -
Premier Choice Health Service
Columbus, Ohio10.2017
Bachelor of Art and Science -
Wisconsin International University College
Accra, Ghana11.2016
High School -
T.I. Ahamdiyya Senior High School
Kumasi, Ghana05.2005
Skills
- Pain assessments
- Comfort measures
- Medication administration
- Safe patient transfers
- Repositioning
- IV certification
- Skin care monitoring
- Documentation
- Straight catheterization
- Foley catheterization
- Insulin administration
- Aseptic techniques
- Wound Care
Professional Licenses
- 02/08 to 11/14, Bachelor of Art and Science in Accounting
- 10/19, Ohio State-Tested Nurse Aide Registry number (402020201117)
- 09/21 to 10/22, License Practical Nurse (LPN)
- 05/ 25 to present Registered Nurse (RN)
Summary Of Skills And Qualifications
- Completed one year Practical Nursing program
- Pain assessments and comfort measures
- Medication Administration: P.O., S.Q., I.M.
- Safe patient transfers and repositioning
- IV certification
- Skin care monitoring and documentation
- Straight and Foley Catheterization
- Application of Duoderm & decubitus prevention
- Safe and accurate Insulin administration
- Excellent aseptic and sterile techniques
- Medication Administration: G Tube
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Data Collection: head to toe assessments
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Accurate transcription of doctors’ orders
- Colostomy care and irrigation
- Critical thinking skills
- Sterile dressing changes
- Interface successfully with residents and staff
- Vital Signs: T, P, R, and BP
- Eight months experience in clinical settings
Recent Employment Experience
10/2018 to -07/202121, STNA, Crown Pointe Care Center, 1850 Crown Park Court, Columbus, Ohio, 43235, (614) 459-7293.
11/2021-12/2023 Solivita of Echo Manor .
01/2024-01/2025 Private Duty
02/2025 to present Eastland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
References
- Michaella Bayon, Supervisor, Crown Pointe Care Center, 1850 Crown Park Court, Columbus, Ohio, 43235, (614) 459-7293, four years
- Samuel Amankwah, Nurse, The Forum at Knightsbridge, 4590 Knightbridge Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio, 43214, (614) 451-6793, 33 years
- Linda Jenkins, Instructor, Columbus School of Practical Nursing, 2323 Lexington Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43211, (614) 314-1390, one year
- Benjamin Karikari, Nurse, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, 3535 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, Ohio, 43214, (614) 313-6672, 3 years
- Joy Rockhold, Instructor, Columbus School of Practical Nursing, 2323 Lexington Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43211, (614) 316-6003, one year
- Cecilia Asuamah, Goodwill Columbus, 1331 Edgehigh Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43212, (614) 815-3617, three years
Timeline
LPN
Eastland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
02.2025 - Current
LPN
Private Duty
01.2024 - 01.2025
LPN
Echo Manor
11.2021 - 12.2023
STNA
Crown Pointe Care Center
10.2018 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohio Medical Career College
Practical Nursing -
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
STNA Training -
Premier Choice Health Service
Bachelor of Art and Science -
Wisconsin International University College
High School -
T.I. Ahamdiyya Senior High School
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