Registered Nurse
Qualifications Profile
Diligent and patient-oriented professional, offering knowledge and experience in providing effectual care and support to patients in a variety of hospital settings. Adept at completing nursing processes including assessment, planning, evaluation, and documentation of patient care services. Capable of accomplishing tasks in high-pressure environments, while maintaining quality, timeliness, and efficiency of patient care. Equipped with articulate communication and interpersonal skills in building rapport with patients, families, and professionals of all levels. Bilingual in English and Twi.
Areas of Expertise
Policy Implementation Clinical Intervention Patient Needs Assessment
Medical Records Management Patient Education Medication Administration
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, June 2021
Bronx Community College-CUNY Bronx, NY
-Rudin Scholarship Recipient (2018-2020)
Professional Development
License
License Registered Nurse, Valid Until: Oct 2024 New York State Board of Nursing
Certificate
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification, Valid Until: June 2022 American Heart Association
Professional Experience
NYC Test and Trace Corps Bronx, NY
Resource Navigator June 2020–Present
Exhibit efforts in interviewing hundreds of clients from various backgrounds to identify specific needs and link client to appropriate resources
Effectively assist clients with individual cases by demonstrating expertise in synthesizing and understanding offerings from a variety of community-based organizations
Assume responsibility in conducting outreach at multiple COVID-19 testing sites to provide available resources to clients
Jacobi Hospital Bronx, NY
RN Student Nurse (Medical-Surgical) August 2019–December 2020
Oversaw patient care as well as administer medication, orders, and treatments while ensuring strict compliance with established nursing procedures
Rendered education to patient and family regarding disease states, expectation, medication, and at-home care
Collaborated with physical therapist in administering treatments and sterile products to patients
Provided hands-on assistance to patient’s daily activities including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, bed positioning, as well as standing and walking
Keenly monitored patient’s mental status to prevent any risks of suicide
BronxWorks Bronx, NY
Administrative Assistant and Navigator Assistor (Navigator Program) January 2017–December 2019
Program Director Assistant April 2017-June 2018
Closely worked with clients and healthcare providers to respond to individuals with health insurance enrollment inquiries
Evaluated data entry and database management while facilitating appointments
Promptly addressed patient healthcare needs while maintaining sufficient inventory levels
St. Barnabas Hospital Bronx, NY
RN Student Nurse (Medical-Surgical and Psychiatric Unit) August 2018–May 2019
Held accountability for medications administration, intravenous fluids (IV) insertion, along with food/fluid intake and output documentation
Executed systematic patient assessment comprised of vital signs, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
Carried out basic patient care and treatments such as wound dressing and nebulizer treatments
Performed thorough assessment on patient’s mental status against risks of suicide
Served as an integral member of a healthcare team, responsible for patient needs assessment, planning, and care procedures modifications
Technical Skills
Sage Intacct Fund-EZ Nexonia Smartsheet Salesforce
Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher)