Oge M Lefiti
Pago Pago,American Samoa
Summary
Recently licensed Registered Nurse(RN). A background in patient care for over 28 years and dedicated, efficient, and detail-oriented team player with excellent interpersonal skills, compassion, and dedication towards collaboratively maintained treatment plans. Licensed medical professional with a history of monitoring patients, administering medications, and supporting doctors and hospital staff on operational tasks.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Served mentor to new nurses, fostering positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain a positive attitude.
LPN
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
02.2002 - 08.2006
- Vital signs and assisting patients with activities of daily living.
- Under supervision of RN, assist with various procedures.
- Floated to multiple departments including Emergency Room, Medical Ward, and Surgical Ward.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
General Practice Nurse
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated, implemented, and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by implementing streamlined documentation practices and routine assessments.
Education
Registered Nurse -
RN
Licensed Practical Nurse -
LPN
Associate of Science -
American Samoa Community College
High School Diploma -
FAASAO MARIST HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- High level of autonomy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Skilled in Nursing Interventions
- Accomplished leader
- Strong clinical judgment
- Advocate for Nursing Staff
- Time Management
- Supervision and leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Health Education
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Care Assessment
- Self Motivation
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
04.2016 - Current
LPN
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
02.2002 - 08.2006
General Practice Nurse
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse -
RN
Licensed Practical Nurse -
LPN
Associate of Science -
American Samoa Community College
High School Diploma -
FAASAO MARIST HIGH SCHOOL
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