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Mekashaw Mekoya

Atlanta,Georgia

Summary

Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Crestview Health & Rehabilitation Center
07.2024 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs for 100+ residents every day, identifying changes in condition, resulting in a 40% faster response to medical issues
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Collaborate with CNAs, physical therapists, and occupational therapists every day
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Northside Hospital Forsyth
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Provide direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions of up to 20 patients per day
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.

Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician

Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Communicated crucial EKG changes to doctors for prompt intervention, enhancing care for 150 + patients
  • Ensured compliance with hospital standards by following strict safety and sanitation guidelines during EKG tests.
  • Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
  • Executed 500+ EKG procedures per year, achieving a 100% precision rate in capturing accurate heart
  • Reviewed patient information to determine normal and abnormal heart patterns
  • Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
  • Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
05.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

South College
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2024

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Health education
  • Medication administration
  • Compassionate care
  • Physical assessment
  • Patient assessments
  • Family communication

Certification

  • Certified Licensed Practical Nurse (PN), Georgia Board of Nursing
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), America Heart Association

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Northside Hospital Forsyth
08.2024 - 03.2025

Licensed Practical Nurse

Crestview Health & Rehabilitation Center
07.2024 - Current

Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician

Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

South College

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Georgia

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