Nurse practitioner

Ruth Awah, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

**** ***** ****, *** ***, Houston, TX 77082 617-***-**** ruthawah@yahooqasaZAzU .com

SUMMARY of QUALIFICATION

Nurse with 7 plus years of experience in the medical field with direct patient care. Past professional experience demonstrates track record of communication skills, leadership, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, collaboration, attention to details with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work calmly under pressure.

Practiced in providing intelligent and informed assistance to collaborating physicians

Capable of issuing accurate diagnosis based on scientific evaluation and assessment of incoming patients

Able to maintain record and documentation of all patients and generate follow up plans and discharge

Extensive knowledge of eMAR, in Point Click care, Sigma Care and Mellinium. Familiarity of eClinicalWorks and Meditech.

EDUCATION

MSN, May 2016

Regis College School of Nursing, Weston, MA

Massachusetts Registered Nurse License since 06/2012, RN2279171

Massachusetts Certified Nurse Practitioner License since 07/2016, RN2279171

Texas Registered Nurse License since 03/2016, 898277

Texas Nurse Practitioner License since 09/2016, AP131899

ANCC Certified

CPR, BLS Certified

BSN, May 2013

Curry College School of Nursing, Milton, MA

ASN, May 2012

Quincy college, Quincy MA

Associates in liberal Arts (Health Careers), May 2010

Roxbury Community College, Roxbury MA

Bachelor of Arts in English and Theater

University of Buea – Cameroon, October 2008

AWARDS

Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Pi Epsilon at-Large Chapter, 2016

Member, American Nurses Association

Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners

EXPERIENCE

NP Student Clinical Rotation Experiences

Carney Hospital (Internal Medicine/Private practice)

Adult/geriatric/women’s health rotation 09/2015 – 05/2016

Provide episodic and primary care for patients across the lifespan

Ordering appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, work collaboratively with physician for appropriate treatment

Risk factor identification and modification, medication administration and reconciliation and disease management

Serves as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate

Order diagnostic labs and imaging, interpret results, referrals for specialty case as needed.

Health maintenance and manage treatment plans for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions including gastrointestinal disorders, kidney/urogenital tract disorders, endocrine disorders, cardiovascular disorders, respitory disorders, psychiatric disorders, neurologic disorders, hematology disorders, HEENT, Musculoskeletal, dermatology and women’s health issues.

Familiar with age related routine screenings per guidelines

Women’s Health, 2015

Rosie’s Place, The Wellness Center, Boston, MA 12/2015-01/2016

Serving wide variety of ethnic groups of women from 18 to 80 years

Provide opportunity for women in under resourced area to receive health and medical assistance like BP and blood sugars checks, strep tests, HIV testing, physicals, pregnancy testing, health promotion and education

Alternative forms of therapies like acupuncture, chiropractors, and weekly AA groups

Trinity Catholic Academy 03/2016 – 05/2016

Pediatric rotation

Assessment of kids with a variety of complaints like stomach aches, sore throat, eye pain, nose bleeds, nausea, constipation, ear pain, minor cuts, diabetes management, headaches, etc.

Hasbro Children’s Hospital RI

Pediatric rotation 03/2016-05/2016

Perform well-child and urgent care examinations for children ages newborn to 18 years

Collaborate with physician identifying and addressing complex family issues

Managed chronic diseases and acute illnesses of childhood

Work with kids with different types of cancers, hearing Impairment, Crohn’s, hydrocephalus, microcephalus, A-chiari malformation, liver tumors, kidney abnormalities, assessment and prep for sedation and MRI procedures, observation of PD PICC line placement, PD orthopedics and familiarity with casting and splinting

RN Professional Experience

West Houston Medical Center Houston TX

Medical Surgical floor 08/2016-present

Staff Nurse to patients; duties including but not limited to medication administration, health assessments, and treatment and complete documentation as required.

Coordinate effective working relationships with insurers, local community resources, and treatment/rehabilitation and SNF programs throughout Houston.

Conduct effective communication with the pharmacy and ensures that medication systems meet all required standards for storage, documentation, administration, and disposal.

Participation in daily rounds with multidisciplinary team coordinates admissions and discharges to and from the unit.

Charlwell Rehab Norwood MA

Weekend house supervisor 09/2014 – 08/2016

Supervise care for all patients in a 124 bed facility, staff assistance and coaching, scheduling, reinforce staff compliance with facility protocol and State regulations, etc.

Conduct effective communication with the pharmacy and ensures that medication systems meet all required standards for storage, documentation, administration, and disposal. Coordinate admissions and discharges,

Charlwell Rehab Norwood MA

Unit Nurse Manager 10/2013 – 9/2014

Coordinate patient care for all patients in a 43 bed unit, care planning, interdisciplinary team coordination

Staff management, staff coaching, scheduling, new employee hiring, reinforce staff compliance with facility protocol and State regulations

Reinforce physician compliance with State regulations, insurance verification and reimbursement, etc.

Charlwell Rehab Norwood MA

Staff Nurse 09/2012 – 10/2013

Medication administration, receive and transcribe MD’s orders, acute patient monitoring, lab monitoring, IV infusion, suctioning, patient admission, wound care, G-tube management, NG-tube management, urinary catheterization, tracheostomy care, TPN, Colostomy care, sub-acute post op care, chest tube care, urostomy care, etc.

Baycove Human Services Hyde Park MA

Certified Nursing Assistant 10/2010-8/2012

Assisted patients with activities of daily living, vital signs collection, capillary blood sugars check, team collaborated and patient safety. Medication transcription, administration and documentation

Benchmark Assisted Living Brighton Ma

Certified Nursing Assistant 11/2009 – 01/2011

Make accurate and ongoing observations of the patient such as taking vital signs

Assist health care professionals in implementing plan for patient care by measuring intake and output

Completed comprehensive employee education training

Respond to difficult situations constructively by calming and helping them regain composure in stressful situation

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer, Winter 2016

Special Winter Olympics, Greater Boston MA

Volunteer to “First Aid” at winter Olympic games for individuals with disabilities and developmental delays.

References available upon request

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