Evidence Eguakun
Fox Lake,USA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alden Terrace of McHenry
McHenry, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Nurse Supervisor
Relias Home Healthcare Inc.
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts, approving time off requests.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by nursing staff members.
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
- Helped staff care for individual patients by applying top-notch clinical judgment and abilities.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Organized orientation sessions for newly hired nurses on proper procedures and protocols.
- Recruited qualified candidates for open positions within the nursing department.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding service delivery issues.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of agency policies to assist nurses with patient care decisions at home.
- Resolved conflicts between nursing staff members or between patients and families as needed.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Maintained compliance with guidelines such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Kept clinical supplies at optimal levels.
- Provided leadership during times of crisis or emergency situations in the home.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Analyzed data related to nurse staffing levels, overtime hours worked, sick leave taken.
- Developed educational programs for nurses on topics such as infection control, safety protocols.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Uptown care center
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed the administration of prescribed drugs.
- Performed regular assessments of skin condition every week.
- Facilitated intake of new residents.
- Utilized electronic medical records for thorough documentation.
- Performed routine trach suction and maintenance.
- Ensured proper functioning and hygiene of G-tubes.
- Administered nebulizer treatments for patients.
- Managed the administration of IV medications.
- Administered blood extraction techniques.
- Ensured cleanliness and functionality of Foley catheters.
- Discussed patient care plans with medical practitioners and guardians.
- Oversaw treatments and monitored progress of diabetic individuals.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up to date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Aquarius Institute
Des Plaines, IL07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Diabetes management
- Licensed practical nurse
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Patient assessments
- Care planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Family communication
- Compassionate care
- Caring for wounds
- End-of-life care
- Case management
- Patient intake
- Pain management
- Medication dispensing
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Psychotropic medications
- IL licensed practical nurse
- Mental health support
- Writing reports
- Tuberculosis testing
- Medication administration
- Medical office administration
- Pediatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Breathing treatments
- Patient care
- Documenting incidents
- Medication reconciliation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Palliative care
- Experience Administering Injections
- EMR Systems
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Samples collection
- ADL assistance
- Counting narcotics
- Transcribing orders
- Patient safety protocols
- Home health care
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alden Terrace of McHenry
09.2024 - Current
Nurse Supervisor
Relias Home Healthcare Inc.
04.2024 - 12.2024
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Uptown care center
09.2023 - 09.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Aquarius Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
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