Lydia Sulu
Hills,IA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the Government of Liberia, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and strong clinical judgment. Recognized for fostering teamwork and delivering exceptional support to patients and families during critical care situations.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Government of Libeira
08.2019 - 08.2025
- Assisted in patient assessments and documentation to ensure accurate health records.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients during treatment procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to plan and implement patient care strategies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care instructions effectively.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Adapted quickly to diverse patient needs in fast-paced healthcare environments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Filling Clerk
Honorable Edwin P Gaye
03.2009 - 09.2011
- Managed inventory records to ensure accurate stock levels and timely order fulfillment.
- Streamlined filing processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing retrieval times for documents.
- Oversaw daily operations of filing system, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
- Trained new staff on filing procedures and best practices, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Implemented digital filing solutions to improve document accessibility and reduce physical storage needs.
- Coordinated with various departments to facilitate smooth information flow and enhance communication.
- Conducted regular audits of files to maintain accuracy and organization within the system.
- Developed standard operating procedures for enhanced workflow consistency and operational efficiency.
- Examined, categorized, and sorted incoming documents.
- Tracked incoming and outgoing files and materials and maintained accurate records for potential discrepancies.
- Adhered to company policies and government regulations regarding data oversight and confidentiality to promote overall information security.
- Upheld confidentiality of information to avoid potential data breaches and client lawsuits.
- Displayed exceptional attention to detail when handling sensitive or confidential documents, upholding strict privacy standards at all times.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop best practices for document management and organization.
- Assisted in digitizing physical documents for increased storage efficiency and accessibility.
- Established strong working relationships with team members, contributing to an effective and productive work environment.
- Ensured timely processing of incoming documents, maintaining an efficient workflow within the office environment.
- Supported the implementation of new software programs designed to streamline document management processes.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of company-specific documentation requirements, ensuring full compliance.
- Conducted regular audits of filed materials, identifying and addressing any discrepancies or inaccuracies.
- Continuously updated knowledge on industry regulations and best practices related to document management, applying this expertise for optimal results in the workplace.
- Provided prompt assistance to coworkers seeking specific records, fostering a supportive work atmosphere.
- Reduced misplaced files by implementing a thorough cross-referencing system.
- Managed digital archives alongside physical filing systems, providing seamless integration between formats.
- Maintained a meticulously organized filing system, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and ease of access.
- Responded to internal and external requests for information.
- Coordinated with other departments as needed, facilitating smooth interdepartmental communications related to recordkeeping.
- Streamlined document retrieval processes for quicker access to essential information.
- Contributed to the development of workplace policies regarding file retention and disposal practices.
- Handled high volumes of paperwork daily while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
- Enhanced filing system efficiency by implementing a color-coded organization method.
- Increased overall productivity by consistently completing filing tasks ahead of schedule.
- Trained new employees on proper filing techniques and organizational systems in place.
- Monitored and updated filing systems to meet organization standards.
- Sorted and classified documents into appropriate filing systems for increased traceability.
- Identified and corrected inconsistencies in filing systems for increased accuracy.
- Located and retrieved requested documents in accordance with established policies.
- Assisted with document scanning and imaging projects to support accurate file back-up.
- Assisted with data entry and administrative support tasks to help meet team goals.
- Created, implemented and monitored filing systems for easy retrieval of records.
- Maintained physical and computer-based filing systems.
- Restored old files and archived completed files for future reference.
- Maintained log books and spreadsheets documenting file data and storage receipts.
- Managed sensitive or confidential files with attention to data security and storage policies.
- Prepared new files and assigned tracking identification numbers, resulting in faster retrievals.
- Compiled and inventoried documents for archival.
- Compiled, sorted and filed high volume of documents.
- Maintained organized filing system to facilitate easy retrieval of documents.
- Added and updated records with current materials.
- Operated office equipment to scan and copy documents.
- Retrieved file information and made copies for authorized users.
- Created and printed labels for well-organized filing.
- Archived and disposed of documents according to established policies.
- Followed up with staff and customers by phone and email regarding missing or needed information and compiled retrieved information into files.
- Cleaned up files regularly by removing outdated information for archival or disposal.
- Classified documents according to specified guidelines.
- Tracked file removals and coordinated on-time returns.
- Identified and resolved filing discrepancies.
- Followed security protocols to protect sensitive and proprietary information.
- Created reports, correspondence and spreadsheets with Microsoft Office programs.
- Classified files based on source, type or other details.
- Improved physical and digital filing systems with enhancements to organizational strategies.
- Processed payments, issued receipts and updates invoices to assist with financial recordkeeping.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail for [Type] team.
- Processed correspondence, conducted post office pick-ups and distributed mail to appropriate parties.
- Maintained strict data accuracy standards via multiple reviews of [Type] files for presentation to manager.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cuttington University
Suakoko Bong County06-2019
High School Diploma -
United Liberian Inland Mission Acadamy
Saclepea Nimba County06-2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic disease management
- Medical assessment
- Patient counseling
- Staff supervision
- Personal care needs
- Patient relations
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Data collection
- HIPAA education
- Emergency care
- Administering immunizations
- Emotional intelligence
- Health screening
- Acute care expertise
- Medical recordkeeping
- Case management
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Removing sutures
- FLUENT IN English
- Managing deadlines
- Preventive health
- Family advocacy
- Feeding assistance
- At-risk patient care
- Medical evaluation
- Home health care
- Appointment scheduling
- Supply restocking
- Evaluations
- Home care
- Setting up referrals
Affiliations
Palala health center Bong County
Ganta United Methodist hospital, Nimba county
G.W-Harley Hospital-Sanniquelle, Nimba County
James David Memorial-Monrovia Liberia
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Government of Libeira
08.2019 - 08.2025
Filling Clerk
Honorable Edwin P Gaye
03.2009 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cuttington University
High School Diploma -
United Liberian Inland Mission Acadamy
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