Licensed Practical Nurse with Strong Patient Care Experience
Resume:
LORDINA OTI AFRIYIE
*** ****** *****, ********* ***, Bronx, NY 10475 *******.*******@*****.*** 917-***-****) OBJECTIVE
To secure a challenging position as a Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) in the health industry, where my skills and experience will be utilized to achieve a high level of performance. EDUCATION
Transitions Career Institute,Queens,NY September 2021-May 2023 Central University College, Accra, Ghana September 2009 - June 2013 SKILLS
● Assists in IV set-ups: validate solution to be regulated, analyze infusion site, keep track of IV function and patient comfort, and terminate IV at an appropriate time, as ordered by MD.
● Making calls to patients family for any relevant updates about patient
● Talk to the patients and their families about their treatment plan, tests, and diagnoses
● Supervise certified nursing assistants and other non-licensed nursing professionals
● Taking verbal orders from the MD (Doctor of Medicine)
● Assembling the equipment like gastrostomy tubes, catheters, and oxygen supplies.
● Providing the basic bedside care like dressing wounds, changing bandages, inserting catheters,giving ordered medications and injections.
● Taking the patient's vital signs such as respiration, temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
● Enter the data related to the record of patients in computer systems.
● Keep the health records updated
● Assist registered nurses and other superior nurses to develop best care plan for the patients
● Help the patients to understand documentation or paperwork
● Talk to the patients about their present problems, allergies, medications and keep an eye on their medical records
● Accomplish scheduled immunizations, visual acuity testing, nebulizer treatments, and regulate TB tests KEY QUALIFICATIONS
● Licensed Practical Nurse
● Basic life Support
● Acquainted with medical terminology
● Acquainted with EMR systems, SIGMA and other health systems
● Proficient in Microsoft suite, and internet based research
● Knowledgeable in standard precautions; hand washing, infection control, perform oral care, patients bill of rights and log rolling
● Excellent Communication Skills
● Ability to multitask and work independently
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Divine Home Care LLC,Brooklyn,NY March, 2025 - To Date Licensed Practical Nurse
● Monitoring patients’ overall health by assessment and developing care plans
● Observing and recording patients’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments
● Coordinating with doctors, therapists and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
● Making calls to patients family for any relevant updates about patient
● Talk to the patients and their families about their treatment plan, tests, and diagnoses
● Supervise certified nursing assistants and other non-licensed nursing professionals
● Taking verbal orders from the MD (Doctor of Medicine)
● Administering the correct dosages of medications by various routes, IVs and wound care
● Obtaining patient vital signs and escorting patients to their scheduled MD appointments
● Verifying that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, Manhattan,NY February, 2024 - February 2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
● Monitoring patients’ overall health by assessment
● Assists in IV set-ups: validate solution to be regulated, analyze infusion site, keep track of IV function and patient comfort, and terminate IV at an appropriate time, as ordered by MD.
● Making calls to patients family for any relevant updates about patient
● Talk to the patients and their families about their treatment plan, tests, and diagnoses
● Supervise certified nursing assistants and other non-licensed nursing professionals
● Taking verbal orders from the MD (Doctor of Medicine)
● Assembling the equipment like gastrostomy tubes, catheters, and oxygen supplies
● Administering the correct dosages of medications by various routes
● Obtaining patient vital signs and escorting patients to their rooms
● Verifying that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately
● Observing and recording patients’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments
● Explaining procedures and treatment protocols to residents BRONXCARE SPECIAL CARE CENTER, Bronx,NY August, 2023 - February, 2024 Licensed Practical Nurse
● Monitoring patients’ overall health by assessment
● Oropharyngeal and Tracheal Suctioning
● Enteral Feeding through percutaneous route
● Effective monitoring and reassessment of skin to prevent breakdown
● Changing bandages, wound dressings, and catheters
● Administering the correct dosages of medications by various routes
● Obtaining patient vital signs and escorting patients to their rooms
● Verifying that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately
● Observing and recording patients’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments
● Explaining procedures and treatment protocols to residents THE PAVILION AT QUEENS FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING, Bronx,NY September, 2022 - April, 2023 Licensed Practical Nurse- Clinical
● Monitoring patients’ overall health by assessment
● Oropharyngeal and Tracheal Suctioning
● Enteral Feeding through percutaneous route
● Effective monitoring and reassessment of skin to prevent breakdown
● Changing bandages, wound dressings, and catheters
● Administering the correct dosages of medications by various routes
● Obtaining patient vital signs and escorting patients to their rooms
● Verifying that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately
● Observing and recording patients’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments
● Explaining procedures and treatment protocols to residents OTHER EXPERIENCE
IZWE SAVINGS AND LOANS, Accra, Ghana September, 2016 - April, 2019
● Sorting out the incoming and outgoing daily post and answering any inbound calls
● Making calls and text messages to clients to sell loans and assist with their technical issues
● Handling various administrative tasks for the department
● Compiling and presenting weekly and monthly reports REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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