Hanna Maarit Ekumi
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Abroad-educated licensed practical nurse, specialized in rehabilitation, who is close to graduating from Northland Community and Technical College in Minnesota. Upon obtaining my North Dakota LPN licensure, I aspire to work as a nurse in the hospital setting. I have 5+ years of experience for taking care of geriatric home health patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care. I am inspired to learn something new every day, and that is why I am interested in working in Altru hospital.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Nurse
City of Espoo, Finland
Espoo, Finland
05.2015 - 07.2022
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Assessed patient health by measuring vital signs and evaluating medical histories.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of my assigned patients' treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
- Administered oral and subcutaneous medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Initiated referrals to appropriate community resources when needed, such as referrals to the dietitian or to the Senior Daycare Activity Center.
- Monitored vital signs to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Documented accurately all my visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Attended continuing education courses related to home health nursing practices; dietary care and urinary catheter courses.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, and performed wound dressing changes.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Provided the patients with nutritious meals and assisted with preparing and serving the food as needed.
- Took care of the hygiene needs of my patients.
- Took care of recreational needs of my patients by taking them out to walk regularly.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
East Grand Forks, MN05-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Omnia Vocational College
Espoo, Finland03-2015
Skills
- Fluent in English, Finnish and Swedish
- Home health services
- Computer Skills
- Communication: good listening, adapting, collaborating skills
- Time Management
- Social Perceptiveness
- Decision-Making
- First Aid/CPR
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Geriatric Care
- Medication Administration
- Diabetes management
- Meal Preparation
- Patient Assessments
- Chronic Disease Management
- North Dakota Driver's License
- Patient Safety
- Patient Education
- Catheter Care
- Subcutaneous injections
- Hygiene care
- Emotional support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Finnish
Native/ Bilingual
Swedish
Professional
Accomplishments
- I am receiving Academic Excellence Honors upon graduating from Northland Community and Technical College.
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
City of Espoo, Finland
05.2015 - 07.2022
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Omnia Vocational College
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