Somtochukwu Agulefo
Belleville,USA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Orchards of Michigan Redford
Redford, MI
04.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for patients on the rehab unit recovering from major surgery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dreamers Healthcare Staffing LLC (Agency)
Farmington Hills, MI
10.2021 - Current
- Provide patients with basic nursing care, such as wound dressing, bedsore treatments, massages, insertion, reinsertion of catheters and administering medications.
- Collect specimen samples such as blood, urine and sputum for testing.
- Collaborate with other interdisciplinary health care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care.
- Assist with daily operations on the unit, oversees the PCAs to ensure that their daily tasks are within their scope
- Manage and update the electronic medication administration record (EMAR).
- Position: Agency Nurse 36 hours/week, 15-30 patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Lodge at Taylor
Taylor, MI
09.2021 - Current
- Provide patients with basic nursing care, such as wound dressing, bedsore treatments, massages, insertion, reinsertion of catheters and administering medications.
- Collect specimen samples such as blood, urine and sputum for testing.
- Perform CPR on patients that are non-responsive
- Clean and sterilize exam rooms in compliance with health and safety standards.
- Prepare and attach nasogastric tubes for feeding patients under the supervision under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Manage and update the electronic medication administration record (EMAR).
- Position: Staff Nurse 36 hours/ week, 20-30 patients
Student Registered Nurse
Promedica Flower Hospital
Sylvania, OH
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Gained proficiency in various diagnostic tests such as EKGs or blood glucose monitoring devices that aided in the identification of patient conditions.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing patient conditions and escalating concerns when necessary for timely intervention.
- Streamlined communication among team members by effectively utilizing electronic health records and documenting pertinent patient information.
- Educated patients on preventative measures, self-care techniques, and post-discharge instructions to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Acted as a liaison between medical staff, patients, and families to facilitate clear communication channels across all parties involved in the caregiving process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
Direct Care Worker
Independent Community Care Services
Lincoln Park, MI
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Aided in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Keep patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing, and reading aloud to patients.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Direct Care Worker
Asanpee Care Inc
Garden City, MI
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Aided in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Keep patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing, and reading aloud to patients.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Education
Non-degree enrollment - undefined
Wayne County Community College District
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Maumee, OH06.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Dorsey College
Wayne, MI09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Babcock University
Ogun06.2018
Skills
- First aid and CPR
- Medical chart documentation
- Medication administration following a doctor's prescription
- Empathy and compassion
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Disaster response
- Time management and multitasking skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
- Behavioral management
- Team-oriented
- Self-motivated
- Leadership
- Electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Igbo
Limited Working
Timeline
Student Registered Nurse
Promedica Flower Hospital
03.2025 - 06.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Orchards of Michigan Redford
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dreamers Healthcare Staffing LLC (Agency)
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Lodge at Taylor
09.2021 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Independent Community Care Services
09.2017 - 08.2021
Direct Care Worker
Asanpee Care Inc
08.2016 - 12.2019
Non-degree enrollment - undefined
Wayne County Community College District
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Dorsey College
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Babcock University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing