Abena Dansoa Edwards
Dallas
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medix Infusions
09.2023 - Current
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Registered Nurse
UT Southwestern Medical Center
12.2019 - 09.2023
- Attend high risk deliveries and stabilize infants in Labor and Delivery room prior to transferring to Neonatal ICU
- Precept new graduate nurses as well experienced nurses to unit
- Care for critically sick infants.
Registered Nurse
Medical City Children’s Hospital
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Experience caring for intubated patients on conventional ventilation and high frequency oscillatory ventilation
- Caring for patients with tracheostomies
- Caring for micro preemies
- Maintain and draw from arterial lines
- Caring for pre-op and post-op patients.
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Harris Methodist
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted nurses in caring for patients with various gynecological conditions and procedures
- Assisted patients with ambulation and activities of daily living after surgery.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nurse
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2016
Skills
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Chronic Disease Management
Awardsrecognitions
- 06/01/19, Peer Recognition for great attitude
- 11/01/20, PACT (Problem solving, Ability/Attitude/Accountability, Communications/Contribution/Collaboration, Teamwork) Award
Educationcertifications
- The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, Master of Science in Nursing, 01/01/20, 12/01/22
- The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 08/01/12, 12/01/16
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, 03/01/23
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medix Infusions
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
UT Southwestern Medical Center
12.2019 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Medical City Children’s Hospital
02.2017 - 02.2020
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Harris Methodist
07.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Nurse
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nurse
The University of Texas At Arlington