Olajoke Ihieme
East Hartford,CT
Summary
LPN Charge Nurse with strong skills in supervising nursing teams and coordinating patient care. Demonstrated success in emergency response situations and mentoring junior nursing staff to maintain high care standards. Expertise in infection control practices ensures patient safety and compliance with health regulations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
State of Connecticut DVA
Rocky Hill, Connecticut
11.2015 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards.
- Provided direct patient care, including medication administration and wound management.
- Conducted assessments to monitor patient health and report changes to physicians.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for residents.
- Facilitated communication between families and healthcare providers regarding patient status.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
LPN Charge Nurse
Chelsea Place Care Center
Hartford, Connecticut
02.2006 - 08.2019
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards.
- Provided direct patient care, including medication administration and wound management.
- Conducted assessments to monitor patient health and report changes to physicians.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for residents.
- Facilitated communication between families and healthcare providers regarding patient status.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05-2025
Associate of Science - General Education
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT12-2022
PNEP - Practical Nursing
E.C. Goodwin Technical High School
New Britain, CT06-2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Medical record management
Accomplishments
- Summa cum laude
- member of Sigma Theta Tau International nursing honor society
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
State of Connecticut DVA
11.2015 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Chelsea Place Care Center
02.2006 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Connecticut State University
Associate of Science - General Education
Manchester Community College
PNEP - Practical Nursing
E.C. Goodwin Technical High School
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