Gertrude Boateng
Blacklick,OH
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Feridean Commons
Westerville, OH
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
LPN Field Nurse
Feridean Commons
Westerville, OH
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Supervised and monitored LPNs and CNAs daily to provide essential training.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
RN
ConnectRN
Waltham, MA
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
LPN Field Nurse
ConnectRN
Waltham, MA
11.2019 - Current
- Complied with State Department of Health by completing required forms and entering in computer database.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN
Brightstar Healthcare
Henderson, OH
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
LPN Field Nurse
Wesley Glen
Columbus, Ohio
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
LPN Field Nurse
Inn at Summit Trail
Reynoldsburg, OH
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
LPN Field Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Gahana, OH
03.2014 - 07.2016
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH08-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Fortis College- Westerville
Westerville, OH12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 02.2024 - Current
Skills
- Supply Restocking
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Wound Care
- Chart Updating
- Direct Patient Care
- Immunization Skills
- Taking Vitals
- Documenting Vitals
- IV and Venipuncture Certified
- Collecting Vitals
- Licensed RN
- Patient Care
- Follow-Up Calls
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Fluent in English
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
02.2024 - Current
RN
Feridean Commons
12.2023 - 01.2024
RN
ConnectRN
12.2023 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Feridean Commons
07.2023 - 01.2024
LPN
Brightstar Healthcare
01.2020 - 12.2023
LPN Field Nurse
Wesley Glen
12.2019 - 05.2022
LPN Field Nurse
ConnectRN
11.2019 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Inn at Summit Trail
05.2017 - 12.2019
LPN Field Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
03.2014 - 07.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Fortis College- Westerville
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