Lynn Onwonga
Wichita,KS
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills, and support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in Skilled patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Reeds Cove Health & Rehab
Wichita, KS
10.2022 - Current
- Follow rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Interview patients to obtain medical history.
- Look for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Prevent drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Monitor patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answer patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collect biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Collect and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicate concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Observe strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Communicate effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Work with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Counsel clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Certified Medication Aide
Comfort Care Home Health Services
Wichita, KS
03.2007 - 05.2019
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify complications.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Maintained medication stock and cleaned patient rooms and equipment.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, KS05-2022
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient evaluations
- Staff Supervision
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Health Education
- Patient Intake
- Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Reeds Cove Health & Rehab
10.2022 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
Comfort Care Home Health Services
03.2007 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Wichita Area Technical College
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