- French - Intermediate
Sandra Kengne Fotsing
Louisville
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. Known for strong collaboration with medical teams, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Trilogy Health Services
04.2024 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
CRCA
Trilogy Health Services
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The mosaic of Springfield
03.2017 - 01.2023
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency care
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Communicate and record condition and behavior of patient with staff.
- . Utilize strong clinical skills to conduct to, vital signs complete, glucose evaluation and helped transport and care for post operation.
- . Collaborated with hospice nurses to assist in delivery of positive and professional care to end of life patients.
- . Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
- . Maintain patient trust, dignity, and respect while minimizing discomfort during Activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and assistance with feeding.
- Worked in a nursing home, hospice and nursing facility
- Provided patients/residents with care and companionship
- Checked vital signs
Housekeeper
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
- Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks by effectively prioritizing workload based on urgency and importance.
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
- Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to promote clean, sanitary environment, and reduce odors and debris.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by maintaining clean, orderly, and welcoming environments throughout the facility.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Removed hazardous and medical waste from exam rooms, treatment rooms, and surgery suites to minimize risks to patients and medical personnel.
- Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Complexe Polytechnique Privee Laic Tama
Yaounde, Cameroon.05-2013
Certificate - Nursing
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY06-2023
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Diabetes management
- Nursing ethics
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Palliative care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Lincoln land community college December 2015 to 2020.
- Licensed practical nurse - Sullivan university September 2021 to June 2023.
Languages
Timeline
LPN
Trilogy Health Services
04.2024 - Current
CRCA
Trilogy Health Services
11.2020 - 04.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The mosaic of Springfield
03.2017 - 01.2023
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency care
03.2016 - 02.2017
Housekeeper
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
08.2015 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Complexe Polytechnique Privee Laic Tama
Certificate - Nursing
Sullivan University
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