Abigail Oppong
Downers Grove,IL
Summary
Recent graduate with excellent technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northwestern Medicine
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and health management strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
RML Specialty Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Documenting patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Collaborate with Respiratory therapists to monitor patients on mechanical ventilators and respiratory care.
- Assessing and monitoring patients with Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD).
Home health Aide
JACCareathome
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided compassionate care to patients, enhancing their recovery speed and quality of life
- Assisted with daily living activities, fostering independence and dignity in patients
- Implemented new health monitoring techniques, improving patient outcomes
- Eager to learn and adapt, ensuring high standards of patient care and satisfaction
- Enhanced patient independence through personalized daily activity plans.
Nursing Assistant
Oak Trace Health Centre
04.2018 - 03.2024
- Help maintain personal hygiene including bathing and dressing of our patients
- Assist the transfer of patients from one location to the other
- Set up medical equipment and assist with some medical procedures
- Answer calls for help, observe changes in a patient's condition or behavior and report to nurse, and take vitals signs
- Collaborate with the nursing team to develop and implement personalized care plans for each patient, ensuring their specific needs and preferences are met
- Assist in organizing and facilitating recreational activities for patients to promote social engagement and overall well-being
- Demonstrate empathy and compassion towards patients, providing emotional support and comfort during challenging times
- Provide compassionate and empathetic support to patients during challenging moments, ensuring their comfort and emotional well-being is prioritized
- Provide cultural sensitivity training to nursing assistants to ensure they can effectively communicate and care for patients from diverse backgrounds at Oak Trace Health Centre.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate Degree in Nursing -
Rasmussen University
Romeoville12.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing -
College of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL06.2022
Nursing Assit. Certificate -
Spectrum Nursing Training
Bolingbrook, IL02.2018
GED Equivalent -
Ofori Panin, Ghana - West Africa
05.2015
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Compassion
- Cooperation
- Customer Service
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Patience
- Positive Attitude
- Prioritizing
- Problem Solving
- Safety Oriented
- Defusing Patience Anger/Frustration
- Dependability
- Empathy
References
Cherlie Delva, RML Specialty Hospital, CherlieDelva@yahoo.com, 7088004012
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Northwestern Medicine
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
RML Specialty Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Home health Aide
JACCareathome
06.2023 - 12.2024
Nursing Assistant
Oak Trace Health Centre
04.2018 - 03.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Rasmussen University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
College of Dupage
Nursing Assit. Certificate -
Spectrum Nursing Training
GED Equivalent -
Ofori Panin, Ghana - West Africa
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to music
- Learning new cooking skills
- Painting