Mavis Sarpong Sakyi
Worcester,MA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, excelling in medication administration and clinical decision-making. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and strict adherence to infection control protocols. Recognized for improving documentation accuracy and fostering a positive environment for both patients and staff.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
Worcester, MA
11.2022 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Worcester, MA
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
LPN Charge Nurse
Parsons Hill Rehabilitation and Health Care Cente
Worcester, MA
10.2016 - 06.2021
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
America School of Nursing And Allied Health
Woodbridge, VA03.2016
Post-Diploma In Basic Education - Special Education, Psychology
University of Education
Winneba Ghana 06.2013
Diploma In Basic Education - Special Education, Social Studies
Komenda College of Education
Komenda Central Region, Ghana 08.2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Patient documention
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Clinical decision making
- Lab specimen collection
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Medication dispensing
- Physical assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Patient mobility assistance
- Hospice care
- Post operative care
- Disease prevention
- Health promotion
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- End-of-life care
- Diabetes management
- Compassionate care
- Tracheostomy care
- Catheter care
- Infection control
Timeline
LPN
Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
11.2022 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
06.2021 - 07.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Parsons Hill Rehabilitation and Health Care Cente
10.2016 - 06.2021
Graduate Certificate - Nursing
America School of Nursing And Allied Health
Post-Diploma In Basic Education - Special Education, Psychology
University of Education
Diploma In Basic Education - Special Education, Social Studies
Komenda College of Education