Frankline Awuah
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with 7+ years of direct patient care, including support for individuals with disabilities. Experienced in personalized care plan implementation that improved quality of life. Strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and patient-centered communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional (Part-Time)
Rockhouse Company
01.2025 - Current
- Administered daily medications and monitored health status of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to support their overall well-being.
- Assisted individuals with daily living tasks and personal care needs to promote independence and self-sufficiency.
- Guided clients in social interactions to enhance social skills and build confidence through engagement and interaction.
- Recorded behavioral data, medical logs, and progress reports to ensure compliance with state regulations and enhance care quality.
- Collaborated with families and caregivers to develop individualized care plans tailored to each client's needs.
Rehab Specialist
Centre for Neuro Skills
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Assessed client needs to create tailored rehabilitation plans that addressed specific recovery goals.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to enhance physical and cognitive skills.
- Monitored neurological status changes and assisted with mobility transfers to implement individualized behavior plans, enhancing patient independence and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate intensive post-acute rehabilitation for patients with traumatic brain injuries, enhancing patient recovery outcomes.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to align care strategies and optimize patient outcomes.
Caregiver
Community Options & Various Nursing Facilities
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions, ensuring timely response to health changes for multiple individuals.
- Provided personal care, hygiene support, and mobility assistance, significantly improving residents' overall well-being in long-term care.
- Supported clients with daily living activities and personal care needs, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Collaborated with charge nurses to monitor and communicate changes in patient conditions, skin integrity, and appetite.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals and family members regarding care plans.
Home Health Aide
A Plus Care Solutions
New York, New York
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs for health assessments and care planning.
- Administered medications according to healthcare professionals' instructions.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to improve client well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
Education
Vocational Nursing Certificate -
Dallas College
Dallas, TX05-2026
Skills
- Medication administration
- Health observation
- Patient care
- Health assessment
- Wound care
- Medical documentation
- EHR management
- Crisis intervention
- Care coordination
- Behavioral assessment
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- HIPAA compliance
- Client transportation
Certification
- Licensure, NCLEX-PN (Completed)
- Certification, Home Health Aide
- Life Support, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Direct Support Professional (Part-Time)
Rockhouse Company
01.2025 - Current
Rehab Specialist
Centre for Neuro Skills
01.2023 - 01.2025
Caregiver
Community Options & Various Nursing Facilities
01.2022 - 01.2023
Home Health Aide
A Plus Care Solutions
05.2019 - 03.2021
Vocational Nursing Certificate -
Dallas College