Adwoa Nyamekye
Loma Linda,CA
Summary
To obtain a job as a registered nurse in your prestigious healthcare institution and to contribute wholly to the success story of the institution through the skills and training acquired. With a high aptitude, I also look forward to building on my skillset and knowledge and becoming a better version of myself in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.
Highly motivated, skilled, dedicated, and compassionate registered nurse with over three years working experience in healthcare as certified nursing assistant before undertaking my nursing studies in the medical/surgical, mental health and the Adult intensive care units. Skilled in providing exceptional healthcare to diverse patients with passion for critically ill patients. Able to multitask and contain pressure in a packed and fast-paced environment to ensure seamless service delivery and efficiency of the hospital.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Co-owner
Ahwene Memorial Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
12.2016 - Current
Clinical Training BSN & MSN Student
Anaheim Crest Nursing Center – Nursing
Anaheim
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Applied Assessment & Foundational Clinical Laboratory - 180 Hours
- Applied Assessment in Health & Wellness - 90 Hours
- Alterations in Health & Illness - 135 Hours
- Community & Mental Health Nursing - 180 Hours
Certified Nursing Assistant
Waterman Canyon Post Acute
San Bernardino, CA
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), provided direct and indirect patient care activities.
- I assisted patients with activities of daily living, provided personal care, motivated and assisted patients in developing and utilizing their maximum potential for self-care, comfort, and assisted in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients.
- Duties included assisting patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, repositioning in bed, walking, social activities; obtaining vital signs, height, and weight; transporting patients using wheelchairs and/or movable beds in consideration of patient age, gender, culture, and stated preferences, always maintaining patient privacy and respect.
- I assisted with admission, transfer, or discharge activities as directed by RN and/or LVN.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Totally Kid Rehabilitation Hospital
Loma Linda, CA
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Data Load Assistant
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA
01.2020 - 06.2020
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Service Kumasi Academy Senior High School
Kumasi, Ghana
09.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Headmistress
Ghana Education Service Old Tafo SDA Junior High School
Kumasi, Ghana
08.2007 - 08.2018
Assistant Headmistress/Acting Headmistress
Ghana Education Service SDA Junior High School
Kwame Danso, Ghana
11.2004 - 07.2007
Clinical Training BSN & MSN Student
Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital – Medical Surgery
Marina Del Rey
- Med-Surg Nursing I - 135 Hours
- Complex Care Across the Lifespan - 180 Hours
Clinical Training BSN & MSN Student
UCI Hospital – Medical Surgery
- Med-Surg Nursing II - 135 Hours
Clinical Training BSN & MSN Student
St. Francis Medical Center – Maternal and Newborn Unit
- Childbearing Families - 90 Hours
- Mgmt
- Of Comprehensive Adult Patient Care - 180 Hours
- Med-Surg Nursing Care of Women & Children - 135 Hours
Clinical Training BSN & MSN Student
Palm Lane Global Academy – Pediatrics
- Med-Surg Nursing - N/A
Clinical Training BSN & MSN Student
Canyon Ridge Center
- Community & Mental Health - 90 Hours
Clinical Training BSN & MSN Student
Children Hospital LA – Pediatrics
- Pediatric Clinical Laboratory - 90 Hours
Education
Master of Science in Nursing & Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of San Francisco
Orange County, CA08.2024
Master of Science in Nursing & Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of San Francisco
Orange County, CA08.2024
Nursing Prerequisites -
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA12.2021
Nursing Prerequisites -
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA12.2021
Masters in Education -
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Eastlake Medical College
Fontana, CA12.2020
Masters in Education -
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Eastlake Medical College
Fontana, CA12.2020
BED. – Education with English Language -
Valley View University
Accra, Ghana12.2017
BED. – Education with English Language -
Valley View University
Accra, Ghana12.2017
BBA – Human Resource Management -
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana12.2012
BBA – Human Resource Management -
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana12.2012
3 Year Post-Secondary Education (Ass. Degree) -
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana12.2000
3 Year Post-Secondary Education (Ass. Degree) -
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana12.2000
Skills
- Excellent and loyal team player
- Multitasking
- Infant AED and CPR
- Intensive care
- Patient care and monitoring
- Good interpersonal skills
- Highly organized
- Calmness under pressure
- Interaction with patients and families to build rapport
- Ward management
- Postmortem care
- Documentation/report writing
- Basic computer skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, California Board of Registered Nursing, 95394654, 09/30/24
- Certified Nurse Assistant, California Department of Public Health, 01171068, 08/31/24
References
Professor Ryan O’Malley DNP, NP-C, CCRN CNL, University of San Francisco – Orange County Campus, romalley@usfca, 5623559344
Timeline
Clinical Training BSN & MSN Student
Anaheim Crest Nursing Center – Nursing
08.2022 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Totally Kid Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Waterman Canyon Post Acute
07.2020 - 08.2023
Data Load Assistant
La Sierra University
01.2020 - 06.2020
Classroom Teacher
Ghana Education Service Kumasi Academy Senior High School
09.2018 - 01.2019
Director, Co-owner
Ahwene Memorial Hospital
12.2016 - Current
Assistant Headmistress
Ghana Education Service Old Tafo SDA Junior High School
08.2007 - 08.2018
Assistant Headmistress/Acting Headmistress
Ghana Education Service SDA Junior High School
11.2004 - 07.2007
Clinical Training BSN & MSN Student
Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital – Medical Surgery
Clinical Training BSN & MSN Student
UCI Hospital – Medical Surgery
Clinical Training BSN & MSN Student
St. Francis Medical Center – Maternal and Newborn Unit
Clinical Training BSN & MSN Student
Palm Lane Global Academy – Pediatrics
Clinical Training BSN & MSN Student
Canyon Ridge Center
Clinical Training BSN & MSN Student
Children Hospital LA – Pediatrics
Master of Science in Nursing & Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of San Francisco
Master of Science in Nursing & Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of San Francisco
Nursing Prerequisites -
San Bernardino Valley College
Nursing Prerequisites -
San Bernardino Valley College
Masters in Education -
La Sierra University
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Eastlake Medical College
Masters in Education -
La Sierra University
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Eastlake Medical College
BED. – Education with English Language -
Valley View University
BED. – Education with English Language -
Valley View University
BBA – Human Resource Management -
University of Ghana
BBA – Human Resource Management -
University of Ghana
3 Year Post-Secondary Education (Ass. Degree) -
University of Cape Coast
3 Year Post-Secondary Education (Ass. Degree) -
University of Cape Coast
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