Joyce Essien
Stafford,VA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Arc Of Greater Prince William
Woodbridge, VA
05.2022 - Current
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Home Health Aide
Perfect Home Care
Woodbridge, VA
12.2018 - 03.2022
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Machine Operator
Ricoh Electronics Inc
Lawrenceville, GA
05.2006 - 08.2018
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Maintained proper chemical inventories.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
American School of Nursing And Alied Health
Woodbridge, VA11-2021
Associates in Education - Education
Teacher Training College
Ghana09-1998
High School Diploma -
Holy Child Secondary School
Ghana04-1992
Skills
- Sample collection
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Indirect patient care
- Staff supervision
- Documenting incidents
- Medical records security
- Tracking symptoms
- Physical assessment
- Maintaining nutrition
- Verbal and written communication
- Charting and recording
- Vital signs
- Quality assurance
- Direct patient care
- Pediatric care
- Caring for wounds
- Therap EMR software
- Medication administration
- Documenting intake
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Arc Of Greater Prince William
05.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Perfect Home Care
12.2018 - 03.2022
Machine Operator
Ricoh Electronics Inc
05.2006 - 08.2018
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid
Associate Degree - Nursing
American School of Nursing And Alied Health
Associates in Education - Education
Teacher Training College
High School Diploma -
Holy Child Secondary School
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