Michael Akpalu
Woodbridge
Summary
Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at Sunrise Senior Living, excelling in wound care and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective infection control and compassionate care. Strong communicator, fostering trust with diverse populations while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Committed to delivering quality healthcare and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
05.2023 - 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.
- 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.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- 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.
LPN, Private Duty
Arm Baby and Eldery Home Health
04.2023 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' vital signs and overall well-being, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
- Established therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations across various age ranges and medical conditions.
- Developed and maintained strong rapport with patients and families, earning their trust and confidence in the nursing care provided.
Clinical Technician
Inova Fairfax
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Ensured a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control procedures and proper equipment handling techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, gathering vital signs, medical histories, and presenting symptoms for accurate diagnosis.
- Helped maintain a clean clinical environment through regular equipment sterilization procedures, reducing the risk of infections or complications.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication skills.
- Assisted in the training of new Clinical Technicians through mentorship and demonstrating best practices in clinical settings.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
American School Of Nursing And Allied Health
Woodbridge, VA05-2022
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Home health care
- Disease prevention
- Pediatric care
- Medication administration
- Patient charting
- Wound care
- Intravenous medications
- Specimen collection
- Physical assessments
- Infection control
- HIPAA compliance
- Nursing intervention evaluations
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Sunrise Senior Living
05.2023 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
Arm Baby and Eldery Home Health
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Technician
Inova Fairfax
05.2021 - 03.2023
No Degree - Practical Nursing
American School Of Nursing And Allied Health
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