JOYCE SAKYI
Stafford,VA
Summary
Experience in direct patient care. Proven skills in collecting specimen for labs, building strong sense of trust with patients, and collaborating with a care team. Organized and detailed oriented eager to provide the highest quality of care to patients as an LPN. Medication Administration. Patient observation and vitals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Absolute home healthcare INC
Stafford, VA
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Educated family members on how to properly take care of their loved one at home.
- Ensured safety of the patient by monitoring environment and providing personal care support.
- Monitored nutrition intake ensuring that meals are balanced and healthy according to diet plan provided by dietician.
- Administered medication according to physician's orders.
- Observed patient's behavior for signs of pain or distress and reported it promptly.
- Assisted clients in transferring from bed to wheelchair and vice versa.
- Recorded patient data such as vital signs, weight gain and loss, in an accurate manner into electronic medical records system.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
Home Health Aide
Abba Home Care LLC
Woodbridge, VA
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Help client stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
LPN - Nursing
American School of Nursing And Allied Health
Woodbridge, VA05.2022
DIPLOMA - Registered Practical Nursing
Lawra Nursing College | Upper West Ghana
08-2017
High School Diploma -
City Senior High School
07.2014
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Experienced with providing quality care
- Management skills
- Planning skills
- Multitasking skills
- Detail oriented
- Excellent judgement
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical Equipment Operation
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Expires: 01/31/2026
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals, Expires: 06/2025
Clinicals and skills at American School of Nursing and Allied Health
- Provide basic patient care, obtain vitals, weight, and collect specimens for labs.
- Ambulate patients, position, transfer and transport patients.
- Answer patient call lights and assist with request.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Absolute home healthcare INC
07.2023 - 02.2024
Home Health Aide
Abba Home Care LLC
10.2019 - 01.2023
LPN - Nursing
American School of Nursing And Allied Health
DIPLOMA - Registered Practical Nursing
Lawra Nursing College | Upper West Ghana
High School Diploma -
City Senior High School
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Expires: 01/31/2026
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals, Expires: 06/2025
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