Ruth Nyarko
Fairfield Township
Summary
To establish a responsible, challenging and rewarding career in Nursing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
CHESTERWOOD VILLAGE
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patients' vital signs throughout the shift.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient care and treatment in health records.
- Supported and trained CNA staff in providing quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and medication regimens to promote understanding.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
LPN Field Nurse
MADONNA MANOR
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient health status and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Performed routine safety checks to ensure a secure environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
CNA
LIBERTY PLACE MEMORY CARE
12.2019 - 02.2024
- Provided personal care to patients, assisting with mobility and transfers between beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted with feeding and hydration to ensure nutritional needs were met for all patients.
- Performed daily hygiene routines, including bathing, grooming, and skin care to promote comfort.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Home Health Aid
WEST CHESTER CARE AT HOME
07.2013 - 12.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Supported patients with mobility challenges, facilitating safe transfers and ambulation.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Provided compassionate personal care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients during daily routines.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Ohio Medical Career College
Dalton, OH10.2023
CNA - Nursing Assistant
Alia Healthcare Services
Cincinnati, OH10.2018
Home Health Aide - Health Aide
Special Touch Home Care Service
Queens, NY07.2013
High School Diploma - Business
Sunyani Senior High School
Sunyani, Ghana07.2006
Skills
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols
- Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality
- Wound dressing and suturing
- Proficient in first aid, CPR and emergency response
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
CHESTERWOOD VILLAGE
02.2024 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
MADONNA MANOR
02.2024 - Current
CNA
LIBERTY PLACE MEMORY CARE
12.2019 - 02.2024
Home Health Aid
WEST CHESTER CARE AT HOME
07.2013 - 12.2019
LPN - Practical Nursing
Ohio Medical Career College
CNA - Nursing Assistant
Alia Healthcare Services
Home Health Aide - Health Aide
Special Touch Home Care Service
High School Diploma - Business
Sunyani Senior High School
Qualities
- Good initiative and creativity skills, Believe in team work and good interpersonal relations.
- Have a good knowledge in maintaining a safe work environment for patients and staff.
- Learns quickly and uses correct procedures and guidelines to discharge my duties.