Heather Kyeremateng
Registered Nurse
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About
Serve as a Float Nurse across Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Independent Living units. Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with facility protocols. Perform wound care and treatments, monitoring healing and documenting progress.
Experience
Registered Nurse at Masonic Home (2024-10 – Present)
- Serve as a Float Nurse across Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Independent Living units.
- Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with facility protocols.
- Perform wound care and treatments, monitoring healing and documenting progress.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, promoting dignity, safety, and comfort.
- Adapt to varied unit needs and workflows while maintaining high standards of patient care.
COVID-19 Screener/LPN CVS Minute Clinic at CVS Health (2020-09 – Present)
- Perform Point-of-Care COVID-19, flu, and strep tests; obtain and document vital signs.
- Administer vaccinations and provide wound care per clinical protocols.
- Draw labs and assist nurse practitioners during patient exams and procedures.
- Call patients with lab results, schedule appointments, and manage prior authorizations for physician-ordered procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse at Maxim Healthcare Services (2016-03 – 2021-01)
- Deliver in-home clinical and personal care, including vital sign monitoring, medication support, wound care, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Perform Point-of-Care testing and administer vaccinations according to protocol.
- Assist supervising clinicians with patient assessments and clinical procedures.
- Coordinate patient care by communicating lab results, scheduling follow-ups, and managing prior authorizations.
- Ensure compliance with care plans, infection control standards, and safety protocols.
- Foster trust, comfort, and a supportive environment for clients in the home setting.
Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Francis Medical Center (2013-04 – 2016-02)
- Triage and room patients, administer medications and vaccines, and prepare patients for examinations.
- Assist physicians with sterile procedures by setting up and maintaining sterile fields and ensuring proper instrument preparation.
- Coordinate patient care by scheduling procedures and appointments and ordering labs and diagnostic tests.
- Support patients through prior authorization processes for provider-ordered procedures.
- Maintain clinic efficiency by stocking and organizing supplies and ensuring exam rooms are fully prepared for patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse at CORNERSTONE PEDIATRICS (2011-12 – 2013-02)
- Triage patients and collect vital signs, histories, and presenting symptoms.
- Perform in-office labs: rapid strep, urinalysis, strep cultures, and blood draws.
- Provide phone triage and address patient/parent questions in a timely, professional manner.
- Set up procedure rooms and assist clinicians with examinations and treatments.
- Schedule patient appointments and coordinate follow-up care.
- Administer medications and vaccines per clinical guidelines.
Education
Certificate in Esthetics – LB Beauty Academy
Associate Degree in Registered Nursing – Southside College Of Health Sciences (2024-08 – 2025-12)
Certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing – Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (2005-09 – 2006-06)
Associate of Science in Business Administration – Empire state college (2000-01 – 2002-01)