Mabel Ofosu -Appiah
Edison,NJ
Summary
Multi State Licensed Practical Nurse offering 9+ years of experience in the field. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Dependable with sound judgment, adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transition Assistant
Hackensack Meridian Health
Edison, NJ
12.2019 - Current
- Follow up with discharged patients after they leave a facility to ensure that they are receiving adequate post-care support. Additionally, I review discharge instructions and medications while ensuring that all follow up appointments are scheduled.
- Works in collaboration with other Care Managers to support patients through identifying or recommending in network, community based assistance or support programs to help meet patient goals
- Stays current on community-based resources and services useful to patients.
- Participates in making follow-up phone calls to target population.
- Ensures that appropriate home care, hospice care and other ancillary services (DME, infusion services etc.) are in place and/or are being delivered.
- Reviews target patient lists or disease registries to identify low and emerging-risk patients and conducts follow-up telephone calls to eliminate identified care gaps (IE preventative call campaign)
- Identifies patient complaints or issues that must be reported to the appropriate person (IE clinician, Social Worker or Supervisor)
- Performs technical, administrative, and clerical duties within my scope of training and certification
- Documents data and care in the population health care management system and maintains confidentiality.
- Schedules appointments for patients and coordinates follow-up visits as needed.
- Maintains accurate records of all patient care activities using electronic health record systems. (EPIC)
- Provide emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Followed up with discharged patients after they left the facility to ensure they were receiving adequate post-care support.
LPN
BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE
East Brunswick, NJ
03.2018 - Current
- Documents accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Minimizes staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Applies interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
- Evaluates patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Administers controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations
LPN-staff Nurse
WHISPERING KNOLL ASSISTED LIVING
EDISON, NJ
06.2014 - 11.2019
- Ensure efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Assist patients with daily functions
- Closely monitor acute conditions
- Demonstrate ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
- Ensure HIPAA compliance
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
- Obtain biological specimens for ordered tests and prepare for laboratory transport
- Manage patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Offer immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Minimize staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Monitor , track and convey important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Gather dietary information, assist with feeding and monitor intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Evaluate patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
- Apply interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
- Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Collaborate with doctors to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assist with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
CNA
Whispering Knoll Assisted Living
EDISON , NJ
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
CHHA
Dr. Zoltan Turi
Livingston, NJ
03.2007 - 05.2011
- Delivered assistance to elderly client in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence
- Assisted client with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Helped client safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as walker by providing consistent support
- Assisted client with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies
- Performed basic household chores, including washing floors, washing dishes, vacuuming, garbage disposal and dusting
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for client to promote better nutrition
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Interacted kindly with client and family and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term professional relationships
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Edison, NJ3 2014
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient privacy
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Patient management
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient assessments
- Outpatient care
- Breathing treatments
- Chronic disease management
- Caregiving skills
- Inpatient care
- Writing reports
- Notifying family members
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Indirect patient care
- Documenting intake
- Transcribing orders
- Medical records management
- Data entry
- Maintaining nutrition
- Regulatory compliance
- Medical office administration
- Case management
Certification
- License Practical Nurse- Multi-State
Timeline
Transition Assistant
Hackensack Meridian Health
12.2019 - Current
LPN
BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE
03.2018 - Current
LPN-staff Nurse
WHISPERING KNOLL ASSISTED LIVING
06.2014 - 11.2019
CNA
Whispering Knoll Assisted Living
05.2012 - 06.2014
CHHA
Dr. Zoltan Turi
03.2007 - 05.2011
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute