PHYLLIS OSAFO
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering more than 16 years background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Certified in long term Geriatric care, skilled nursing and dementia care. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in geriatric and skilled nursing care settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
HEBREW HOME AT RIVERDALE
12.2006 - Current
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
RN Staff Nurse
Hoboken University Medical Center
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
LPN
Kings Harbor Multicare Center
07.2006 - 05.2008
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
LPN
St Patrick Nursing Home
06.2008 - 03.2013
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Education
Undergraduate Program - Associate in Sciences
Hostos Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY08.2021
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING - Practical Nursing
South Westchester BOCES
Harrison, NY06.2006
Associate Degree In Nursing - NURSING
PALM BEACH SCHOOL OF NURSING
Lake Worth, FL03.2019
High School Diploma -
St Monicas High School
Ghana West Africa06.1994
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY -
St Monicas High School
Ghana, West Africa 06.1996
RN To BSN In Progress - BSN Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Tracheostomy Care
- Collecting Vitals
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
Practical Nursing Transcript
Registered Nurse
Registered Nursing Transcript
High School Diploma
Credits From Hostos Community College
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Hoboken University Medical Center
12.2022 - 03.2023
LPN
St Patrick Nursing Home
06.2008 - 03.2013
LPN Charge Nurse
HEBREW HOME AT RIVERDALE
12.2006 - Current
LPN
Kings Harbor Multicare Center
07.2006 - 05.2008
Undergraduate Program - Associate in Sciences
Hostos Community College of The City University of New York
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING - Practical Nursing
South Westchester BOCES
Associate Degree In Nursing - NURSING
PALM BEACH SCHOOL OF NURSING
High School Diploma -
St Monicas High School
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY -
St Monicas High School
RN To BSN In Progress - BSN Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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