Louise Varkpeh
Middletown,USA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed practical Nurse skilled in medication administration, documentation accuracy, and end-of-life care. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and independence through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with strong expertise in wound care and ADL assistance. Proven ability to document patient progress accurately and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety. Detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse with a focus on medication administration and infection control. Recognized for excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing compassionate end-of-life care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gilpin Hall
Wilmington, Delaware
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and independence.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Prepared patient rooms for examination, including stocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Home Health
Wilmington, DE
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance patient well-being.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care practices.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cadia Healthcare Pikecreek
Wilmington, Delaware
06.2013 - 03.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff members.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Supported nurses during medical procedures and examinations as needed.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Education
Practical Nursing
Polytech Adult Education
Dover, DEHigh School Diploma -
Williams Booth Salvation Army
Paynesville, LiberiaSkills
- Medication administration
- Documentation accuracy
- ADL assistance
- Excellent communicator
- Wound care
- End-of-life care
- Knowledgeable in Preoperative care
- Knowledgeable in post-operational care
- EKG administration
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gilpin Hall
03.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Home Health
06.2020 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cadia Healthcare Pikecreek
06.2013 - 03.2024
Practical Nursing
Polytech Adult Education
High School Diploma -
Williams Booth Salvation Army