Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Timeline
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Victoria Apraku

Suwanee,GA

Summary

Accomplished LPN with extensive experience in geriatric and end-of-life care, notably at Genesis Health Care Rehab and long term. Excelled in vital signs monitoring and nursing documentation, enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic support and efficient care coordination. Demonstrated a strong commitment to policy compliance and emergency care, significantly improving patient outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Berman Commons Assisted Living & Memory Care
03.2015 - Current
  • 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.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • 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.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Provides wound care and working alongside with multi disciplinary team in wound care to achieve optimal results.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.

LPN

Genesis Health Rehab and Long Term (Larkin Chase)
02.2004 - 12.2014
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.


Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.

Education

N/A - General Studies (Prerequisites For RN Nursing )

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

LPN - Nursing (LPN)

Health Management Institute
District Of Columbia
06.2002

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Emergency care
  • Policy compliance

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • State Driver's License
  • Long-Term Care Certification for LPNs/LVNs – Various Continuing Education Providers.
  • Certification for dementia practitioners

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Berman Commons Assisted Living & Memory Care
03.2015 - Current

LPN

Genesis Health Rehab and Long Term (Larkin Chase)
02.2004 - 12.2014

N/A - General Studies (Prerequisites For RN Nursing )

Montgomery College

LPN - Nursing (LPN)

Health Management Institute
Victoria Apraku