Somto Mbakwe
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Dedicated LPN Charge Nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient assessment, and emergency response. Committed to ensuring patient safety and quality improvement in healthcare settings.
Experienced LPN Charge Nurse with a strong background in patient assessment and health monitoring. Focused on delivering quality care while fostering teamwork and implementing safety protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Green Acres Nursing Home
La Plata, Maryland
03.2022 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and monitored resident health status regularly.
- Conducted assessments to identify resident needs and develop care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to manage patient care effectively.
- Addressed resident concerns promptly, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with regulations.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
Waldorf, Maryland
02.2015 - 03.2022
- Coordinated daily activities for residents, promoting engagement and social interaction.
- Administered medications and monitored resident health status regularly.
- Conducted assessments to identify resident needs and develop care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to manage patient care effectively.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Standard Healthcare College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA11-2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Health monitoring
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Patient education
- Nursing documentation
- Discharge planning
- Effective communication
- Safety protocols
- Geriatric care
Accomplishments
Employee of the month x2
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Green Acres Nursing Home
03.2022 - 02.2026
LPN Charge Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
02.2015 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Standard Healthcare College of Nursing