Tracey Botsio-Boakye
Cleveland
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Euclid Beach Gardens, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional care and effective communication. Proficient in medication administration and wound care, I leverage critical thinking to optimize health outcomes while mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative environment. Committed to ethical practice and policy compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Euclid Beach Gardens
Cleveland, OH
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations, adjusting care strategies based on patient needs and responses.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing training on best practices and company policies.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to prescribed treatments for all residents.
- Facilitated communication between families and healthcare providers, addressing concerns and improving satisfaction levels.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Crawford Manor Health Care Center
Cleveland, OH
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Supervised daily operations of nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare team.
- Monitored patient vitals, assessing changes and coordinating timely interventions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
LPN Charge Nurse
Fairfax Place
Cleveland, OH
07.2018 - 04.2023
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and medical teams.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards within the facility.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Utilized electronic health records systems to document patient information accurately.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Monitored patient vitals, assessing changes and coordinating timely interventions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Jane Addams School of Practical Nursing
Cleveland, OH08-1988
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Policy compliance
- Ethical practice
- Clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Patient charting
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Euclid Beach Gardens
09.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Crawford Manor Health Care Center
04.2023 - 09.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Fairfax Place
07.2018 - 04.2023
No Degree - Nursing
Jane Addams School of Practical Nursing