Sylvie Eeffiong Akpan
RN
GRAND FORKS,ND
Summary
Well-qualified Registered nurse (RN), with full ND credentials and sufficient experience in observation and med-surg settings.
Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs.
Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise involving both staff and patients.
Understands the undeniable fact of patient comfort, holistic well-being and positive feedback/reviews being dependent on staff motivation and satisfaction!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff/Charge Nurse Manager
Altru Health System
GRAND FORKS, United States
06.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
LPN
Altru Health System
GRAND FORKS, ND
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
CNA
Altru Health System
GRAND FORKS, ND
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
No Degree - B. Sc Molecular And Integrative Biology
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, NDAssociate of Science - NURSING; RN
Northland Community And Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN05.2021
Associate of Science - LPN
Northland Community And Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN12.2019
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Infection Control Measures
- Prioritizing Patients
- Clinical Leadership and Supervision
- Compassionate and Caring
- Charting and Documentation
- Intakes and Discharges
- Unit Oversight
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5-8 staff members.
- Achieved positive patient outcomes through effectively helping with BERTs, and codes.
Certification
- Certified BLS provider.
Timeline
RN Staff/Charge Nurse Manager
Altru Health System
06.2021 - Current
LPN
Altru Health System
11.2019 - 07.2020
CNA
Altru Health System
08.2016 - 05.2020
No Degree - B. Sc Molecular And Integrative Biology
University of North Dakota
Associate of Science - NURSING; RN
Northland Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - LPN
Northland Community And Technical College
- Certified BLS provider.
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