Octavia Achi
Rochester,NY
Summary
Compassionate professional with 10 plus years of experience in the nursing field working in several different roles. Caring and passionate about assisting and helping those in need. Ambitious and reliable. Ethical team player with the ability to stay calm during a crisis. I have proven to build positive relationships with patient’s family members and other professional coworkers. Licensed in New York & Texas.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Johns Nursing Home
Rochester, NY
10.2022 - Current
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
JPS Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to provide timely updates for care team assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with Tarrant County Sheriff department.
- Collected bloodwork & IV insertion.
Direct Support Staff
Heritage Christian Services
Rochester, NY
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Assisting individuals with disabilities to live an enjoyable fulfilled life
- Helping with daily personal tasks such as bathing, dressing and oral care
- Completing household tasks including, washing dishes, cooking, doing laundry and vacuuming
- Encouraging individual involvement in the community and amongst housemates
- Taking individuals on outings to the movies, dinner and church.
Phlebotomist Technician
University of Rochester
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Confirm a patient identity, label drawn blood for testing or processing, and enter patient information into a database
- Draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations
- The ability to work calmly under pressure, show empathy, with the ability to put nervous and distressed patients at ease
- Visits the home, collects a specimen, and transports it to our preferred local Laboratory for testing
- (A doctor's order is required.)
Patient Care Technician
Highland Hospital
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Monitor vital signs and provide emotional support to patients and families
- Perform additional medical jobs, such as EKG readings and drawing blood
- Check blood pressure, heart rate, and pulse, monitor food intake
- Help sterilize patient rooms when necessary, ensure bedridden patients don’t suffer from bedsores
- Accompany patients to x-ray rooms, among other duties.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Ann’s Community
05.2012 - 12.2016
- Work under the supervision of nurses and other licensed medical professionals as a vital member of the healthcare team
- I also provide basic direct patient care to assist with daily living activities
- Perform a vast array of different tasks that may change on a day to day basis, depending on the specific needs of the patients under their care
- Measure patients’ vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration
- As well I specialized in the cardiac rehab.
Education
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Wayne Finger Lakes Boces
Newark, NY08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Wayne Finger Lakes Boces Finger Lakes Community College
12.2009
Skills
- Healthcare Platforms
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Samples Collection
- Medication Administration
- Patient Charting
- Blood draws
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Caring for Wounds
References
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
JPS Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Johns Nursing Home
10.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist Technician
University of Rochester
09.2020 - 09.2021
Direct Support Staff
Heritage Christian Services
05.2019 - 08.2022
Patient Care Technician
Highland Hospital
08.2015 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Ann’s Community
05.2012 - 12.2016
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Wayne Finger Lakes Boces
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Wayne Finger Lakes Boces Finger Lakes Community College