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SYLVIE AKPAN

Grand Forks,IN

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Altru Health System
01.2023 - Current
  • - Deliver comprehensive nursing care to medically complex, high-acuity patients in a progressive care unit setting.
  • - Monitor cardiac telemetry, manage titratable drips, and initiate emergency protocols for deteriorating patients.
  • - Collaborate with intensivists, hospitalists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
  • - Triage and prioritize patient needs during rapid changes in clinical status.
  • - Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and discharge instructions to support recovery.
  • - Precept student nurses and orient new hires to unit policies, protocols, and equipment.

Registered Staff Nurse / Supervisor

Encompass Health Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • - Supervised patient care delivery in a high-volume rehabilitation unit.
  • - Led a diverse care team including RNs, LPNs, and unlicensed personnel.
  • - Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans in collaboration with physicians and therapists.
  • - Maintained infection control standards and trained staff in updated procedures.

Registered Nurse Staff / Charge Nurse Manager

Altru Health System
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • - Provided bedside care for post-operative, telemetry, and progressive care patients.
  • - Interpreted ECG rhythms and reported critical findings to physicians.
  • - Administered medications including IV infusions and managed central lines, PICC lines, and chest tubes.
  • - Documented assessments, care plans, and interventions in Epic EMR.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Altru Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2019
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Education

FNP/DNP -

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing (LPN)

Northland Community And Technical College
East Grand Forks, MN

Skills

  • Progressive Care / Step-Down Nursing
  • Cardiac Monitoring (Telemetry)
  • Drip Titration (Vasopressors, Insulin)
  • Rapid Response & Emergency Protocols
  • Central Line, PICC Line, and Chest Tube Care
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Cardiac care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Tracheostomy care
  • G-tube care
  • IV setup

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), State of North Dakota
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • CNA Certification

Honor Society

Member of Sigma Theta Tau; University of North Dakota Chapter

Timeline

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Altru Health System
01.2023 - Current

Registered Staff Nurse / Supervisor

Encompass Health Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse Staff / Charge Nurse Manager

Altru Health System
01.2021 - 12.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Altru Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2019

FNP/DNP -

University of Mary

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

University of North Dakota

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing (LPN)

Northland Community And Technical College

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