Registered Nurse Medical

Anna Owusu

Registered Nurse

. Experience coordinating quality care for patients exhibiting diverse

conditions including stroke, neurological, and orthopedic

complications.

. History serving in rehabilitation, hospital, and medical resort

facilities, taking on Charge Nurse and Floor Nurse duties.

. Implements individualized plans for short and long-term care; skill in

performing assessments, managing pain and wound care, and

administering medications.

Areas of Expertise

Charge Nurse Operations ( Admissions ( Assessments/Patient

Monitoring ( Rehabilitation Plan Implementation

Medication Administration ( Pain/Symptoms Management (

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration ( Electronic Charting

Patient and Family Education/Relations ( Hospice Care (

Terminal/End of Life Care

Professional History

Registered Nurse

Rehabilitation Institute of San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas 2011-Present

. Facilitated rehabilitation efforts for patients suffering brain

injuries, stroke, orthopedic issues requiring surgery, and chronic

diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

. Provided specialized care to patients with traumatic brain injuries

(TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD).

. Collaborated with therapists, nutritionists, case managers, and

physicians of varying specialties to develop individualized recovery

plans.

. Compiled admissions orders and documented medical histories; conducted

physicals, collected labs and interpreted results, and took X-rays.

. Assessed and monitored patient conditions, managing pain through

medication administration; utilized braces, oxygen and blood pressure

machines, and wide array of other equipment.

. Assisted doctors with various procedures such as chest tube

inspections, central line insertions, and tracheotomies.

. Educated patients and families on condition, discharge plan, and

medications; guided them through techniques for adapting to

disabilities/ailments.

Remington Medical Resort, San Antonio, Texas 2010-2012

. Acted as Charge Nurse and Advisor; trained/supervised 20-member staff,

scheduled shifts, and delegated assignments to ensure quality care of

postoperative patients with chronic illnesses.

. Admitted and screened patients to determine individual medical

requirements; functioned as Floor Nurse, performing procedures,

managing wound care, and administering suitable medications.

. Coordinated appropriate placement for patients based on status and

living needs; partnered with cross-functional professionals and home

care teams.

. Worked with suppliers to secure mobility equipment and home repairs

accommodating patients' disabilities and discharge plan.

Kindred Hospital, San Antonio, Texas 2008-2010

. Managed Floor Nurse responsibilities to care for respiratory,

neurological, orthopedic, comatose/ventilator, and other disparate

conditions within Medical-Surgical unit.

. Utilized instruments including chest and feeding tubes, Foley

catheters, and central lines; and electronic charting system to

document patient information.

. Discussed conditions and offered emotional support to patients and

families during uncertain times; elaborated on status, care plan, and

medical outcomes.

. Trained staff on job duties, charting system, and measures for

interacting with chronic patients and their families.

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St. Luke's Baptist Hospital, San Antonio, Texas 2007-2008

. Assessed, monitored, and managed pain for patients suffering from

pneumonia, diabetes, cancer, amputations, and kidney complications on

Medical-Surgical floor.

. Supervised hydration/dehydration levels for patients, particularly

those undergoing dialysis treatments; supported doctors and performed

various procedures.

. Interfaced with staff and case managers as well as speech,

occupational, and physical therapists to implement individualized

plans of action.

Parkview Community Hospital, Riverside, California 2006-2007

. Catered to medical needs of patients of all ages, including geriatric

population, with disparate conditions and illnesses.

. Took medical histories, performed assessments, charted patient

information, and administered medications.

Chapman Convalescent Hospital, Riverside, California 1997-2007

. Served in supervisory role, overseeing up to 10-member medical team

and patient care within rehabilitation facility; participated in

interviewing and hiring initiatives.

. Conducted quick assessments prior to admitting patients; contacted

internal offices and insurance companies to verify coverage and

settled issues regarding treatment charges.

. Liaised between staff, patients, and families to resolve matters such

as care plans and impromptu discharges.

. Compiled end-of-shift and monthly medication reports, among other

documents, prior to submitting to director.

Education and Credentials

A.S., Education, Holy Child Training College, Ghana, West Africa

A.S., Registered Nurse, Riverside Community College, Riverside, California

Coursework, Pacific Coast College, Santa Ana, California

Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Texas

Licensed Registered Nurse, State of California ( Licensed Vocational

Nurse, State of California

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified

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