Karidu Abdulahi
Raleigh
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Professional with 10+ years of experience in providing compassionate patient care to individuals in all settings. Proven talents in caring and safety. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives.
Well-qualified medical professional capable of triaging patients, taking down information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and a compassionate nature.
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 9+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Sunny Brook Health and Rehab
04.2024 - 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.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN Charge Nurse
Cynet Systems
11.2023 - 03.2024
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
CellStaff
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Shift Key Agency
06.2021 - Current
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Manor Bee Cave
08.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Barton Valley Health Rehab
11.2021 - Current
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
NIGHTINGALE NURSING SERVICES
02.2020 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Prison (Healthcare staffing professionals)
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with 20+ active patients
- Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs daily
Licensed Practical Nurse
Garden Terrace Of Fort Worth
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care
- Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
Haritage Park Care Center
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Performed 5 evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collected biological samples for laboratory tests
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Administerd Medications to all routes
- IV insertions
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Provided patient education.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared them for lab submission.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advanced MED
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs.
- Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Communicated goals, plans and progress to parents or guardians.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Raleigh Rehabilitations
03.2014 - 07.2016
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
- Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed.
Education
BBA - Entrepreneurs
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH2021
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Global Health College
Alexandria, VA2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Mooseheart High School
Mooseheart, IL2006
Skills
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Direct patient care
- Specimen collection and analysis
- Outpatient care
- Writing report
Accomplishments
IV CERTIFIED
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nursing #1062182 (TX compact licensed)
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- BLS
- IV certified
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Sunny Brook Health and Rehab
04.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Cynet Systems
11.2023 - 03.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
CellStaff
03.2023 - 03.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Manor Bee Cave
08.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Barton Valley Health Rehab
11.2021 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Shift Key Agency
06.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
NIGHTINGALE NURSING SERVICES
02.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Prison (Healthcare staffing professionals)
09.2019 - 06.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Garden Terrace Of Fort Worth
05.2019 - 08.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Haritage Park Care Center
05.2018 - 04.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advanced MED
08.2016 - 03.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare
07.2016 - 05.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Raleigh Rehabilitations
03.2014 - 07.2016
BBA - Entrepreneurs
Southern New Hampshire University
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Global Health College
High School Diploma - undefined
Mooseheart High School
- Licensed Practical Nursing #1062182 (TX compact licensed)
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- BLS
- IV certified
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