Stella Owusu-Tawiah

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OBJECTIVE

LPN seeking part time position in a health care facility or direct care in a private home setting; where I will be able to utilize my nursing education, training, and experiences by completeing my duties with total sincerity, honesty, integrity and selflessness.

CAREER PROFILE

Reliable worker with the ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills

Great reputation as a team player with a passion for helping others.

Current on all immunizations (including tuberculosis and hepatitis B)

SKILLS

Wound care

Infection control

Ambulation

Specimen collection

Catheterization

Personal hygiene/ oral care

Intravenous

Medication Administration

Tube feeding all route

EDUCATION/LICENSES

Toledo School of Practical Nursing, Toledo, Ohio

Certificate in Practical Nursing March, 2010

Michigan Licensed Practical Nurse

November, 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE

Licensed practical Nurse

Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital

Westland, Michigan

10/13- Present

Personal hygiene. E.g. ADL s, skin and oral care.

Passing of medication, all route, except IV.

Patience teaching ( medication and its effectiveness, smoking cessation)

Observe and monitor movements and activities of the patients in the ward.

Perform full range of assignments using independent judgement in making decisions.

Completes periodic progress notes, nursing notes, and reports of unusual incidents including role model interactions.

Assists in controlling aggresive or disruptive behavior.

Licensed Practical Nurse

HCR Manor Care, West Bloomfield, Michigan

11/2010 10/2013

Provide skilled nursing care to patients and their families as directed by the supervising Case manager in compliance to all applicable laws and regulations.

Conduct initial assessment of patients upon admission and assist with discharge planning.

Provide timely documentation of all patients services and conditions based on their care plan.

Identify other physical, psychological, social and spiritual need of assigned patients.

Direct the work of the nursing assistants and other caregivers.

Work closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that all the needs of the patients and their families are being met.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Fox Run Retirement Community, Novi, Michigan

10/2007 08/2009

Provide care to elderly residents with short and long term disabilities.

Help in ambulating, feeding, dressing and grooming and attending to the personal hygiene and oral care of residents.

Transfer patients in and out of bed and/or wheelchair and also transferring to and from commodes.

Check and record residents blood sugar levels and other vital signs.

Serve meals to residents and feed those unable to feed themselves, prepare trays for self-feeders.

Note any unusual changes in resident's condition and report to nurse.

Perform range of motion on residents as required.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Livonia Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Livonia, Michigan

02/2004 08/2007

Provide care to residents with various forms of disabilities, injuries and sickness on a short or long term basis.

Assist nurses with all aspects of daily care including tube feeding and wound dressing.

Turn and position bed patients according to turning schedules.

Help in ambulating, feeding, dressing and grooming and attending to the personal hygiene and oral care of residents.

Transfer patients in and out of bed and/or wheelchair and also transferring to and from commodes.

Note any unusual changes in resident's condition and report to nurse.

Ensure that residents feel at home and that they are as comfortable and dignified as possible.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Four Chaplain Nursing Home, Westland, Michigan

02/2002 12/2003

Provide care to elderly residents with or without disability.

Help in ambulating, feeding, dressing and grooming and attending to the personal hygiene and oral care of residents.

Transfer patients in and out of bed and/or wheelchair and also transferring to and from commodes.

Note any unusual changes in resident's condition and report to nurse.

Perform range of motion on residents as required.

Home Health Aide

Care Finders Homecare Agency, Hackensack, New Jersey

06/2001 12/2002

Provide direct care to a recovering stroke patient s home.

Assist home nurse with all aspects of daily care including bathing, feeding and dressing.

Transport to and from doctor s appointments, social and recreational activities.

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