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PHIDOL CONTEH

Dumfries,VA

Summary

Registered nurse with extensive experience in patient care delivery within diverse healthcare settings. Proficient in assessing patient needs and effectively delegating tasks to optimize team performance. Committed to high-quality care and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in training and mentoring new nursing staff to enhance service delivery.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Nurse, RN

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center
Fairfax, VA
05.2020 - Current
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
  • Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving inmate injuries or illness.
  • Provided nursing care to inmates with acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, HIV and AIDS, mental health disorders.
  • Coordinated referrals for outside medical specialists when needed.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Fairfax Nursing Center
Fairfax, VIRGINIA
11.2017 - 09.2020
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pediatric Services Of America
Fairfax, VIRGINIA
06.2017 - 12.2018
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

Direct Support Professional

Service Source Inc
Springfield, VA
08.2014 - 11.2017

Assists in the development and implementation of Personal Centered Individual Service Plans (ISP) including but not limited to: social, community inclusion, communication, behavior, and skill development, provide active engagement and support for all individuals assigned, including but not limited to community integration/inclusion, training, leisure, communication, mobility, behavior, , personal care (feeding, etc.), bus loading/unloading, medication, safety and risk management, etc, provide input and implements Person Centered Plans (PCP) outcomes, support activities, and protocols as written in order to ensure a safe and healthy environment, proper documentation and progress. Provide and maintain accurate information and documentation for the PCP, quarterly reports and daily notes
Responsible for a safe, clean, and orderly environment. Immediately report any unsafe conditions, medical concerns, etc.

Direct Support Professional

Mount Vernon and Lee Enterprises, MVLE
Springfield, VA
05.2010 - 07.2014
  • Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive mental healthcare to patients with intellectual disabilities.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
  • Prepared and accompanied patients on public outings, managing safety, behavior and other activities.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene.
  • Followed physician orders when providing care and monitoring client well-being, safety and comfort.
  • Maintained calendar of social, recreational and educational events to enhance patient stays.
  • Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress.

Direct Support Professional

Seven Hills Foundation
Worcester, MA
03.2008 - 05.2010
  • Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress.
  • Administered medications, collected specimens or drew blood to assist with diagnostic and treatment protocols.
  • Followed physician orders when providing care and monitoring client well-being, safety and comfort.
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Recorded and closely monitored patient behaviors and progress to effectively identify changes needing attention.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.

Certified Nursing Assistant

New England Pediatric Care
North Billerica, MA
02.2005 - 09.2008
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
  • Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
  • Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg, VA
01-2024

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Standard College of Nursing
Virginia, USA
05-2017

Skills

  • Broad medical terminology Medical clinical procedures
  • Knowledge comprehension
  • Committed to compliance reporting Body mechanics knowledge
  • Bi-lingual in English and krio Colostomy care familiarity
  • Strong medical ethic Mobility assistance
  • Specimen collection/processing Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Proficiency
  • Acute Care, Reporting
  • Bi, Risk management
  • Caregiver, Safety
  • Compliance reporting, Sound
  • Cooking, Specimen collection
  • CPR, Statistics
  • Decision-making, Supervisor
  • Delivery, Supervision
  • Diabetes, Surgery
  • DSP, Toileting
  • Direction, Transportation
  • Documentation, Vital signs
  • Driving, Wise
  • English, Written
  • First Aid
  • Health education
  • Notes
  • Medical terminology
  • Medication administration
  • Meetings
  • Access
  • Mail
  • Networks
  • Newspaper
  • Nursing
  • Bathing
  • Pediatric Care
  • Policies
  • Primary Care
  • Progress
  • Protocols
  • Quality
  • Rehabilitation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Correctional Nurse, RN

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center
05.2020 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Fairfax Nursing Center
11.2017 - 09.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pediatric Services Of America
06.2017 - 12.2018

Direct Support Professional

Service Source Inc
08.2014 - 11.2017

Direct Support Professional

Mount Vernon and Lee Enterprises, MVLE
05.2010 - 07.2014

Direct Support Professional

Seven Hills Foundation
03.2008 - 05.2010

Certified Nursing Assistant

New England Pediatric Care
02.2005 - 09.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Eastern Virginia Career College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Standard College of Nursing
PHIDOL CONTEH
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