High School Medical

Cynthia Anaquah

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City: Columbus

State: OH

Zip: 43231

Country: USA

Phone: 614-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

Loyal, LPN with a steadfast commitment to quality care with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 5 years of experience in healthcare.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Brown Mackie College, Akron OH 1/2001 to 11/2010 (nursing)

High School Dipolma from My Tees, Akron OH 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Westerville North High School, Akron OH 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Columbus State College, Akron OH 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Loyal, LPN with a steadfast commitment to quality care with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 5 years of experience in healthcare.

Licenses

Licensed practical Nurse

CPR certified through American Heart Association

First Aid Certification

STNA Certified

Skill Highlights

I, II & III, Medical Dosage, Needs of the Older Supervisory duties

Patient evaluation/intervention

Problem resolution

Patient positioning

Professional bedside manner

Feeding assistance

Tracheotomy care

Insulin medication assistance

Catheter insertion/removal

Fluent in English and Twi

Familiarity with disease management programs

Organizational skills

Wound cleaning/care

Sterilization techniques

Infection control standards

Acute and rehabilitative care

Patient and family advocacy

Specimen collection/processing

Sterilization technique

Wound care

Medication administration expert

Psych and mental health care proficiency

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Committed to compliance reporting

Budgeting expertise

Culturally sensitive

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

Feeding assistance aptness

Body mechanics knowledge

Professional Experience

January 2012 to Current

United Home Health Services Columbus, OH

LPN

Perform Head to toe Assessment on Patients.

Check the overall health, safety and mental state of the patient.

Check vitals and notify physician of negative changes.

Patient teaching on pain management and encourage patients to take medications and follow diet regimen as ordered.

Implement and instruct standard precautions and infection control methods.

Patient teaching on medication administration, s/s of medication, diet, Diabetic diet, Insulin administration and diabetic care.

Use therapeutic communication and advocate for patients.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Completed 80 hours of clinical work in nursing.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.

Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to urgent care clinic.

October 2009 to June 2011

Hope Homes Akron, Ohio

Support Staff Specialist

Assistant supervisor

Administered patient oral medication and Blood Sugar checks.

Helped with ADLs, Monitored overall sense of well-being and living environment to ensure client's safety and promote health.

Utilized therapeutic communication skills to enhance client comprehension.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Assisted patients with daily functions and monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Extensive experience working in homes with disabled adults.

Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.

Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

December 2004 to October 2008

HCR Manor Care Westerville, Ohio

STNA

Assist with ADL's: feeding, bathing, dressing, light house keeping.

Encouraged and assisted client with walking to maintain range of motion, muscle development and sense of independence.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Education and Training

2010 Brown Mackie College Akron, Ohio

Practical Nursing Program, with IV Certification nursing

2004 My Tees Columbus, Ohio

Certification STNA

2004 Westerville North High School Westerville, OH

High School Diploma

Columbus State College Columbus, Oh

Pre requisites Arts of Science

Accomplishments

First Aid, American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Ohio, CPR Certificate, American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Ohio STNA Certification, Columbus, Ohio Honor Roll Award Licensed Practical Nurse.

Clinical Skills

Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.Patient Advocacy

Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.Patient Transfer

Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.Quality Assurance

Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.Vitals Testing

Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.Patient Care

Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.

Successfully provided quality care to 4 patients as a Home Aid and 18 patients in a Nursing Home.

Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care and grooming.

Provided patients with transportation to and from doctor appointments.

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