TAOFEEK ''T'' LAWAL
Hyde Park,MA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with extensive experience in psychiatry, hospice and palliative care, and direct care nursing. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive in fast-paced environments. Excels at skillfully handling high-stress situations, ensuring a therapeutic environment and prioritizing patient safety. Fosters strong relationships with patients through supportive presence and empathic listening, creating a safe and supportive environment where patients feel heard and valued.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Psych Nurse)
Cambridge Health Alliance (Cambridge Hospital)
Cambridge, MA
02.2020 - Current
- Administered and observed reactions to psychotropic medications via oral and intramuscular routes and monitoring responses
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills by actively listening and empathizing with patients during their recovery process.
- Assessed patients'' mental status regularly, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Demonstrated strong crisis management skills by effectively deescalating volatile situations involving agitated patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic milieu within the inpatient setting through consistent implementation of behavioral management techniques.
- Collaborated with community mental health resources to connect patients with long-term support services, improving their overall quality of life.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients transitioning back into their communities, ensuring continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Decreased the risk of patient self-harm through continuous monitoring and creating a safe environment.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust that facilitated open communication and successful treatment outcomes.
Registered Nurse (RN Case Manager)
Care Dimensions Hospice and Palliative Care
08.2013 - Current
- Provided expertise hospice/end of life symptom management to general inpatient individual in hospitals
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings comprising MDs, social workers, NPs, chaplains', case managers, complementary therapists etc
- Optimized patient comfort, and provide adequate support for family/caregivers
- Collaborate with hospitals and facilities staff to ensure and maintain good quality of life and effective symptom management for terminally ill patient
- Assess patient needs, device treatment plans and work closely with physicians to improve patient comfort and treat distressing symptoms, and offer emotional and practical support to patients, family members and caregivers
- Provided compassionate support to families during their loved ones'' end-of-life journey, enhancing their overall experience with hospice care.
- Advocated for patients'' needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to appropriate resources such as home health services or hospice care when indicated.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive hospice care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Upheld ethical principles surrounding confidentiality and patient autonomy throughout all interactions with patients, families, colleagues, or other stakeholders involved in hospice care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients and families into hospice care by offering comprehensive support and education.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between hospital discharge and hospice admission by establishing strong relationships with local hospitals and healthcare providers.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and rapport with the healthcare team.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and interests to ensure that their wishes were respected during all stages of hospice care provision.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of hospice care best practices, applying new techniques to improve patient outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Brighton House Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
Brighton, MA
09.2006 - 10.2014
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Provided tracheostomy care, colostomy care, nephrostomy, foley catheter and supra-pubic catheter care and oral suctioning
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Administered medications and injections to patients
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01.2011
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Quincy College
Quincy, MA06.2006
Skills
- Proficient in crisis management strategies
- Effective clinical assessment
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Effective communication
- Proficient in wound care, catheter and tracheostomy care
- Skilled in teamwork
- Skilled in assisting individuals with mental health challenges
- Effective case coordination
- Hospice care expertise
- Strong independent decision-making
- Patient medication management
- Patient care management
Affiliations
Certified Hospice and palliative Care Nurse (CHPN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Psych Nurse)
Cambridge Health Alliance (Cambridge Hospital)
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN Case Manager)
Care Dimensions Hospice and Palliative Care
08.2013 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
Brighton House Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
09.2006 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Quincy College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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