AFIA SERWAA FRIMPONG, RN BSN

WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA (5-71-451-**** ad02a9@r.postjobfree.com PROFILE SUMMARY

Highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong background in critical care and case management. Offering expertise in assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating comprehensive care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Summary of Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in critical care settings, including Cardiovascular/Neuro Intensive Care Unit and Acute Rehab Unit.

• Demonstrated ability to assess and manage complex medical cases, including COVID-19 patients, stroke patients, and cardiac cases.

• Proficient in developing and implementing individualized care plans and evaluating their effectiveness. • Skilled in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and effectively communicating with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

• Proven expertise in clinical judgment, wound care, central line handling, blood draws, IV insertion, and medication administration.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, facilitating clear and concise documentation and patient education. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

DaVita August 2022 to date

Case Manager RN (Remote Teleworker)

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of members through telephonic and/or face-to-face interactions to determine their medical needs and overall wellness.

• Develop proactive care plans in collaboration with members, focusing on short and long-term outcomes to enhance their overall well-being.

• Coordinate and communicate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and community resources to facilitate appropriate and timely care.

• Advocate for members' rights and ensure compliance with network management and clinical coverage policies.

• Utilize effective communication skills to educate and empower members to actively participate in their healthcare decisions.

• Document all case management activities accurately and timely, adhering to regulatory and organizational standards.

• Track and analyze metrics related to member outcomes, utilization, and cost-effectiveness to identify areas for improvement.

INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL July 2021 to August 2022 Unit supervisor – CARDIOVASCULAR/ NEUROSCIENCE ICU

• Provided exceptional care to critically ill patients, including COVID-19 patients on ventilators, focusing on respiratory and ventilator management.

• Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in handling complex cases such as hemodynamic pressure lines, temporary pacing, and artificial airway/mechanical ventilation.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate total nursing care, assess patients, determine care plans, and provide patient and family education.

• Maintained accurate and complete medical records, ensuring documentation of the nursing process and effective communication with the healthcare team.

• Managed cardiac cases, including myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-operative care.

• Developed and implemented patient care plans, identifying areas for improvement and seeking opportunities to enhance care quality.

• Demonstrated expertise in wound care, central line handling, blood draws, and IV insertion.

• Maxim healthcare Fairfax county

• Covid Vaccinator (Contractor) February 2021 – June 2021

• Administrator of covid-19 vaccine and observation of CDC guidelines.

• Reviewed patient files and records including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.

• Carried day to day activities accurately and efficiently.

• Assessed vitals while adhering to PPE requirements and other restrictions INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL Alexandria,

VA Registered nurse –Cardiovascular/ Neuro Intensive care unit April 2020 to January 2022

• Caring for Covid- 19 patients who are weaned off ventilators, on BIPAPs, High flow oxygen and nonrebreathers.

• Assess patients on cardiac drips such as amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerine and heparin competent.

• Treat patients with stroke and NIH stroke certified.

• Managed cardiac cases such us, MI, CHF, Cardiac arrythmias, DVT/PE, POST OP CABG, Pre/Post cardiac CATH, Sheath pulls.

• Develop and implement patient care plans with medical team.

• Identify opportunities for care improvements and seek assistance to enact accurate alterations.

• Performing cardiovascular, neurological and respiratory assessments.

• Provide care for patients requiring cardiac monitoring.

• Demonstrates clinical knowledge of invasive and non-invasive temporary pacing.

• Management of tubes/ drains; nasogastric tubes, insertion, management and removal of feeding tubes . blood samples from central lines and Mediports.

• Knowledge and ability in the use of medical equipment’s; IV and PCA pumps, enteral feeding pumps, CPM, SCDs.

• Demonstrates ability to deliver appropriate wound/ dressing care.

• In training for charge nurse position.

• FAIRFAX INOVA HOSPITAL Fairfax, VA

Clinical Technician II - ACUTE REHAB UNIT MARCH 2018 to March 2020

• Assist Patients in daily functions.

• Collect blood, urine, and tissue sample and other laboratory samples for lab testing. • Perform EKG’s, Bladder scan and assisting patients in ADLs • Assist Registered nurses in daily treatments.

• Performing catheterization.

• Chart vitals signs such as blood pressure, temperature, blood sugar and pulse.

• Monitor fluid intake and output levels.

• Follow infection prevention procedures.

• Ensure HIPAA compliance.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION SUMMARY

GARDEN CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

2013 – 2017.

BSN, Bachelors of science in Nursing

VA RN LICENSE

2020 - 2023

ACLS CERTIFICATION

2021 – 2023

NIH STROKE CERTIFICATION

2021 - 2022

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