Janet Oppong
Somerset,NJ
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Preferred care in Old bridge
Old Bridge, New Jersey
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments for Preferred Care and Complete Care residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes to nursing supervisors.
- Documented assessments and interventions in resident charts, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Coordinated care plans with registered nurses, physicians
- Provided wound care, catheter care, and infection control support.
- Supported admissions, transfers, and discharge preparation.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Administered injections, wound care, catheterizations, and treatments according to physician orders.
- Assisted with discharge planning activities and provided follow-up instructions to patients upon discharge from the facility.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols within the facility setting.
- Performed intravenous flushes to maintain catheter patency.
- Conducted bladder scans to assess urinary retention.
- Administered vaccines to patients following established protocols.
- Conducted PPD tests to screen for tuberculosis exposure.
- Administered medications and injections in acute care nursing unit.
- Provided bedside care for patients in a long-term care facility.
- Documented assessments and care updates in electronic health records.
- Assisted physicians and registered nurses during patient treatment.
- Collected specimens and prepared samples for laboratory testing.
- Coordinated shift handoff with nursing staff across the healthcare department.
- Observed changes in the patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Stone bridge skilled and rehabilitation nursing
Skillman, NJ
03.2022 - Current
- Delivered direct care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety
- Monitor residents vitals.
- Administer and documents the oral/topical/injectable medications.
- Oxygen therapy
- Performed wound care and dressing changes
- Covid Testing
- Performed TB screenings
- Administered COVID-19 tests
- Administered oxygen therapy treatments
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Maintain confidentiality
- Update patient records
- Responds quickly and appropriately to all emergencies.
- Maintained clear communication with residents and families to support care plans.
- Proper documentation.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments
- Blood sugar
- IV flush (S.A.S.H)
- Hospice care
- Managed G-tube feeding
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Springhills Assisted Living
Somerset, NJ
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered and documented oral, topical, and injectable medications to ensure effective treatment.
- Notified physicians of changes in residents' conditions to facilitate timely medical interventions.
- Documented patient records accurately.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergencies, ensuring resident safety and well-being.
- Maintained communication with healthcare team.
- Managed emergency equipment and procedures effectively.
- Maintaining confidentiality of residents.
- Conducted thorough resident assessments regularly.
- Processed new admissions efficiently.
- Managed medication refill requests promptly.
- Monitored blood sugar levels accurately.
- Delivered compassionate bedside nursing support.
Direct Support Professional
keystone community living
South Plainfield, NJ
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Providing direct care to residents with Developmental Disability .
- Performs personal care including assistance with hygiene feeding, and ambulation.
- Ensure residents safety is maintained.
- Reminds and assists clients with self-administration of medications.
- Assisted clients with self-administration of medications, ensuring adherence to prescribed regimens.
- Medical monitoring.
- Blood sugar check
- Maintained accurate records of resident care and activities.
- Encourages activities.
- Coordinated meal planning, grocery shopping, food preparation, and clean-up to ensure nutritious diets for residents.
- Documentation.
- Home management such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.
- Performed blood sugar checks to monitor diabetic residents' health.
- Administered insulin injections to diabetic residents as prescribed.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Eastwick College in Hackensack
Hackensack, NJ 07.2026 - 10.2026
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Universal Training Institute
Perth Amboy, NJ 09.2019 - 06.2021
Franklin High School
Somerset, NJSkills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Oxygen therapy
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Diabetes management
- Specimen collection
- IV management
- Electronic charting
- Clinical communication
- Patient education
- Care planning
- Postoperative care
- Tracheostomy care
- Infection control policies
- Disease prevention
- Patient support
- Patient advocacy
- Charting accuracy
- Dependability
- Adaptability
- Patient observation
- Interpersonal communication
- Geriatric care
- Mental health support
- Rehabilitation support
- Cultural competence
- Ethical practice
- Staff supervision
- IV management
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Eastwick College in Hackensack
07.2026 - 10.2026
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Preferred care in Old bridge
04.2022 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Stone bridge skilled and rehabilitation nursing
03.2022 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Springhills Assisted Living
02.2021 - 01.2022
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Universal Training Institute
09.2019 - 06.2021
Direct Support Professional
keystone community living
06.2018 - 01.2021
Franklin High School