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Mercy Darko

Dickinson,ND

Summary

With a solid background at Park Avenue Villa (St. Luke's Home), I excel in delivering compassionate care and advanced wound care, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and vital signs monitoring, my proactive approach and ability to collaborate with healthcare teams have consistently improved the quality of patient care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Park Avenue Villa (St Luke's Home)
08.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds including ostomy,provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.

Certified Medication Aide

Park Avenue Villa ( St. Luke's Home)
02.2023 - Current
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
  • Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.


Certified Nursing Assistant

St Luke's Home
10.2019 - 01.2022
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.

Certified Nursing Assistant

St Benedict Center
02.2017 - 09.2019

Assisted residents with daily activities of living for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.

Checked patient's vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure and oxygen saturation, respirations and reports a ny abnormal levels to the nurse. Also recording vital signs as well as resident's intake and output during the course of the day. Answering call lights and aiding patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed, rails and other equipments. Prevent pressure ulcers by frequently turning, repositioning and changing incontinent patient every two hours or as needed.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Dickinson State University
North Dakota
05.2024

High School Diploma -

St Francis Senior High School
ODA-GHANA
06.2013

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Wound Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Medication Dispensing

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Park Avenue Villa (St Luke's Home)
08.2024 - Current

Certified Medication Aide

Park Avenue Villa ( St. Luke's Home)
02.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

St Luke's Home
10.2019 - 01.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

St Benedict Center
02.2017 - 09.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Dickinson State University

High School Diploma -

St Francis Senior High School
Mercy Darko