JANET EKAETTE
Calumet Park
Summary
Results-driven professional with 8 years of experience as an LPN, delivering exceptional client care and leveraging advanced medical technology for optimal outcomes. Known for strong critical thinking, adaptability, and a fast-learning approach, I excel in ensuring safety and compliance, providing comprehensive pre- and post-treatment support, and applying in-depth medical knowledge to enhance procedural success. Dedicated to delivering high-quality aesthetic and healthcare solutions with a patient-centered focus
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspired Living of La Grange
04.2024 - Current
- Managing the care of 80+ residents takes serious dedication and skill
- Enhancing the identification of patients in need of services, such as recognizing patients at high risk for hospitalization.
- Facilitating seamless care transitions, such as moving patients from home to the hospital, hospital to a skilled nursing facility, and then to home with home health services.
- Assisting patients in connecting with effective care teams.
- Detecting potential issues early, such as the absence of family or friends to provide necessary support and guidance.
- Encouraging provider engagement with evidence-based treatment plans to minimize costly and preventable hospitalizations.
- Optimizing the provider network to achieve cost savings, including potential reductions in pharmacy, radiology, and other services.
- Actively managing quality to identify and address gaps in patient care
Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)
Interlycare Agency
12.2022 - Current
- Provided skilled nursing care to residents with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and age-related conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, developed individualized care plans, and implemented appropriate interventions to address residents' needs.
- Monitored residents' health status, vital signs, and response to treatments, promptly reporting any changes healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and caregivers, to coordinate holistic care plans and optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated residents and their families on disease management, medication regimen, preventive measures, and lifestyle modifications to promote overall wellness and independence.
- Participated in staff training programs, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance activities to uphold standards of care and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Administered controlled narcotics, scheduled medication, PRNs, Topical, Sublingual medications, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intradermal injections.
Licensed Practical Nurse
AK Care Staffing Agency
09.2018 - Current
- Obtained daily respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturations, pulse, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Administered prescribed medicines and controlled narcotics, and performed catheterization.
- Scheduled ordered diagnostic tests and laboratory per physician instruction.
- Cared for over 25+ geriatric patients each day with quality-driven support.
Assisted with admissions, scheduling appointments, transfers, and discharges to and out of facilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Manor Care
05.2017 - 02.2022
Performed 30+ functional assessments for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.- Cared for 30 long-term and memory care patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Perform effective CPR
Responded to patient call-lights and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment. - Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Certificate - Clinical Medical Aesthetic Laser
National Laser Institute
Oak Brook, IL02-2025
Certificate - Intravenous Therapy Certification Program
Infusion Therapy Institute
07-2020
License - Practical Nursing
Verve College
Chicago, IL05-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Proficiency
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Sales & Product Knowledge
- Sterilization & Infection Control
- Skin Assessment & Analysis
- Understanding of Anatomy & Physiology
- Customizing Treatment Plans
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspired Living of La Grange
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)
Interlycare Agency
12.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
AK Care Staffing Agency
09.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Manor Care
05.2017 - 02.2022
Certificate - Clinical Medical Aesthetic Laser
National Laser Institute
Certificate - Intravenous Therapy Certification Program
Infusion Therapy Institute
License - Practical Nursing
Verve College
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