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Sikirat Temi Lawal

Burnsville,MN

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Prairie Care Inpatient Hospital
Brooklyn Park, MN
09.2024 - Current
  • Conducted thorough nursing assessments upon patient admission, ensuring comprehensive care planning.
  • Facilitated effective mental health symptom management for child and adolescent patients.
  • Oversaw daily patient functioning to maintain structured therapeutic environments.
  • Performed essential discharge planning tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Effectively uses therapeutic approaches to manage milieus with a focus on reducing the use of restraint and seclusion when possible
  • Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plan

RN, Medical-Surgical

Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Administered medications following hospital protocols and patient care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Performed physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and other procedures to assist physicians during treatment of illness or injury.
  • Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
  • Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
  • Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
  • Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.

Patient Care Technician

Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Maintained patient cleanliness by supporting bathing and personal hygiene needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care activities to enhance overall efficiency.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for improved tracking.
  • Obtained vital signs and reported results to nursing staff to monitor patient conditions.
  • Supported patient comfort by adjusting bed settings and changing sheets.
  • Positioned patients effectively to prevent bedsores, ensuring optimal care standards.
  • Facilitated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to streamline processes.

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Health Partners
St Paul, MN
05.2015 - 03.2023
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from other healthcare team members.
  • Reported abnormal changes or patterns in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff and understood and followed regulations regarding injury or possible abuse.
  • Carried out infection control procedures according to hospital protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted in the transfer of patients from bed to wheelchair or other equipment.
  • Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming patients.
  • Transported patients between departments or outside facilities as needed.

Certified Nursing Assisitant/Trained Medication Aide

Presbyterian Homes and Services Woodland Hill
Arden Hills, MN
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Monitored patients' mental and emotional wellbeing, reporting significant concerns promptly.
  • Assisted with transferring residents to and from wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
  • Reduced errors in medication management by hand-counting controlled substances and measuring liquids accurately.
  • Identified physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient conditions, facilitating necessary medical interventions.
  • Monitored vital signs before medication administration to ensure patient safety.
  • Supported nursing staff in administering medications per prescribed orders and regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Herzing University
Minneapolis, MN
08-2021

Liberal Arts And Science - Pre- Nursing

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
03-2018

High School Diploma - General Studies

Howell's Memorial High School
07-1996

Skills

  • Care plan and patient education
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Wound and ostomy care
  • Pre- and post-operative care
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Foley catheter management
  • CPR/AED certification
  • Pain management techniques
  • Dementia support
  • Epic documentation system
  • Oxygen therapy administration
  • Team collaboration
  • IV therapy management
  • Geriatric care practices
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Vital signs assessment
  • Infection prevention measures
  • Electronic health records management
  • Therapeutic communication skills

Timeline

RN

Prairie Care Inpatient Hospital
09.2024 - Current

RN, Medical-Surgical

Memorial Hermann Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2024

Patient Care Technician

Memorial Hermann Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023

Certified Nursing Assisitant/Trained Medication Aide

Presbyterian Homes and Services Woodland Hill
07.2022 - 02.2023

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Health Partners
05.2015 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Herzing University

Liberal Arts And Science - Pre- Nursing

Century College

High School Diploma - General Studies

Howell's Memorial High School