Nurse Practitioner Registered
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Yaa Appiah
Professional Profile Currently working with Maryland Medical Group as a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
Being in the medical field for more than 15 years, having being a CNA, LPN and an RN/BSN with licenses to practice in Washington DC and Maryland. In addition to being through the ranks, I have been a Nurse Educator, Nurse Supervisor, Unit Manager, and an Admission Nurse. Demonstrated ability to gain patients’ trust and provide exceptional follow-up, leading to better medical condition management through delegation and communication.
Lead a team of over 15 nurses and CNAs in a unit for 2 years Clinical Experience
Primary Care - Working with Maryland Medical Group Primary Care (Education) – Adults, Women’s Health Obstetrics & Pediatrics, Older Adults, FNP Role Practicum
Summary of
qualifications
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner – Compact states
Over 5-years’ experience as a Field Nurse
Over 8-years’ experience as Admission Nurse and Nurse Supervisor
Over 10-years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, including nursing manager of 57 - 60 patients in a 60-bed unit.
6 years' experience in direct patient care, including home healthcare and care in nursing homes.
Led 4-person team that studied and restructured nursing shift scheduling, reducing absenteeism 26% and cutting overtime costs in half
Education
2019 – 2021 Bowie State College Bowie, MD
MSN
2011 – 2012 Chamberlain College of Nursing Downers Grove, IL
BSN
2009 – 2010 Radians College Washington, DC
Associated Degree in Nursing
2007 – 2008 J.C. Inc., Washington, DC
American Institute of Professional Studies
LPN program
Employment
History
2022 – date Maryland Medical Group Rockville, MD
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
• Coordinate with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions including diabetes and heart disease.
• Analyze lab tests to accurately diagnose patients and develop treatment plans, including lifestyle changes and prescription medication.
• Review patent charts to have an accurate understanding of health history and current treatment protocols for enhanced care. 2017 - 2023 Montgomery Hospice Rockville, MD
Field Nurse
• Providing end of life care to Hospice client at home, hospital, facilities; DNR patients
• Medication administration
• Assessment of new admission, falls and following up with care needs
• Patient and family teaching about new Admission services, med reconciliation etc.
2005 – 2023 Elizabeth Cooney Personnel Agency Baltimore, MD Registered Nurse (PRN)
• Providing end of life care to Hospice, DNR patients
• Medication administration
• Assessment of new clients and following up with care needs
• Staff teaching on IV insertion
2013 – 2021 Carriage Hill Bethesda Bethesda, MD
Admission Nurse
• Perform administrative duties including keeping file records about each patient, prescriptions, order and maintain supplies, keep inventory for medicine and medical equipment.
• Prepare, complete and register admission paperwork.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and attending doctors in establishing patient admission, discharge or transfer.
2013 – 2014 Deanwood Rehab Center Washington, DC
Nurse Supervisor (Part Time)
• Manages the nursing staff and patient care
• Responsible for planning and directing department operations.
• Provides high quality patient care while also adhering to the mission and goals of the medical facility.
• Organizing patient files, administering medication, filling positions for absent staff, handling patient complaints.
2010 – 2013 Washington Nursing Facility Washington, DC Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse Educator
• Managed a 60-bed skilled-care unit with 30 nursing personnel.
• Liaised with nutritionist, wound-care consultant, pharmacists, and physicians to provide residents with optimal level of care achieving better patient care management.
• Completes all facility documentation accurately and timely.
• Participates in the early identification of clinical issues in order to minimize avoidable transfers to the hospital.
2008 – 2013 Tuerk House Baltimore, MD
Registered Nurse (Part Time)
• Managing care of patients recovering from drug addictions, alcoholics, HIV etc
• Perform drug screenings and assessment of clients on admission.
• Therapeutic communication to meet client needs.
2009 – 2011 Lorien Nursing Home Columbia, MD
Registered Nurse (Part Time)
• Assessments, admissions, and medication administration
• Using therapeutic communication to meet the needs of residents.
• Promoting and encouraging teamwork throughout all activities and assisting other staff members in performing assigned duties References Available upon request
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