Myiesha Agyemang
Saint Augustine, FL
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in the clinical setting. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UF Health St. Johns
Saint Augustine, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Kare
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
Solaris
Palatka, FL
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Contracted Position
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
LPN
Department Of Defense Army
Fort Carson, CO
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Preformed Newborn PKU screenings.
- Preformed behavioral health screenings.
- Educated parents on the nutritional needs and developmental milestones.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LPN
Koelsch Senior Communities
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LPN
Loyal Source
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Contracted position.
- Checking in patient’s and obtaining vital signs.
- Documenting health concerns and reviewing clinical reminders via CPRS
- Preforming ekg’s, holster’s, pulmonary function testing, glucometer testing and occult fit testing
- Administering injectable medications (Subcutaneous, Intradermal and Intramuscular.)
- Assisting my assigned provider in procedures to include biopsy's and pap smears
- I respond to secure messaging and assist veterans within my scope of practice.
LPN (Separation and Retirement Coordinator)
USAF
Honolulu, HI
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Contracted position.
- Reviewed all medical records for over six hundred individuals separating or retiring from the military.
- Educated service members on the process of filing VA claims and the necessary steps to successfully separate
- Documented any ongoing medical issues or concerns that needed to be addressed prior to the members discharge
- Participated in screening for any mental health issues and the need for a medical evaluation board
- Coordinated clinical days specifically for service members returning from deployment, allowing them to address any injuries that occurred while overseas.
- Preformed audiology testing, visual acuity testing and ear lavages
- Educated both enlisted counterparts and civilian counterparts on any new AFI's (Air Force Instruction) in relation to separating or retiring.
LPN Charge Nurse
EmpRes Healthcare
Tacoma, WA
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Graduate Practical Nurse
Saint Augustine Health and Rehab
Saint Augustine, FL
07.2017 - 10.2017
- I worked as a graduate nurse on the long term unit, Ratio of 30:1
- Assessed vitals and patients throughout the shift
- Administered medications orally
- Injection administration to include: Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Intradermal
- Provided wound care
- Collected urinary and stool samples for UAs and FIT testing
- Documented accordingly using the point click car system.
Senior Nursing Assistant
Clyde E. Lassen Veterans Nursing Home
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Cared for individuals with dementia, alzheimer's disease, physical disability, those undergoing post-operative recovery and convalescents
- Recorded vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates
- Turned bedfast patients to avoid bedsores
- Developed a plan of action with assigned client based on identified needs and recommend and/or coordinate interventions that may include information, education, resources and referrals
- Trained new hires for coordinated care which aligned with the companies policies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trinidad State Junior College
Trinidad, COCertification in Practical nursing -
First Coast Technical College
Saint Augustine, FLSkills
- Epic Systems
- Allscripts
- PointClickCare
- AHLTA
- MHS genesis
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UF Health St. Johns
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Solaris
07.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Kare
07.2022 - 09.2024
LPN
Koelsch Senior Communities
03.2022 - 04.2023
LPN
Department Of Defense Army
11.2020 - 07.2021
LPN
Loyal Source
04.2020 - 11.2020
LPN (Separation and Retirement Coordinator)
USAF
07.2018 - 01.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
EmpRes Healthcare
10.2017 - 07.2018
Graduate Practical Nurse
Saint Augustine Health and Rehab
07.2017 - 10.2017
Senior Nursing Assistant
Clyde E. Lassen Veterans Nursing Home
01.2014 - 03.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trinidad State Junior College
Certification in Practical nursing -
First Coast Technical College