Raphael Nunoo
Moore,OK
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and infection control. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and improving outcomes through effective communication and documentation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integris Southwest Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes to ensure proper care.
- Assisted in patient education regarding health management and wellness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Trained new staff on nursing protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and adjusted care strategies accordingly.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Redlands College
El Reno, OK05-2028
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Documenting intake
Accomplishments
Reducing patient wait times,providing good patient care earning numerous Daisy awards.
Languages
English
Full Professional
daisy awards
A DAISY Award is given to honor and celebrate the extraordinary, compassionate care that nurses provide to patients and families every day. Patients, their loved ones, and colleagues nominate nurses who go above and beyond clinical duties to make a profound difference.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integris Southwest Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Redlands College