AKUA S. OWUSU
Rochester,NY
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse: Cardial Cath Lab
NYU Langone Health
07.2023 - Current
- Provide care during the pre/intra/post operative phases of diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab procedures / services.
- Perform various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitor patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Coordinate patient care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning, and direct/delegate appropriately to members of the health care team.
Travel Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Conducted patient education sessions to promote health awareness and disease prevention, leading to decrease in readmission rates.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients in high-stress environments, leading to notable increases in patient satisfaction and recovery rates.
- Optimized use of medical supplies by implementing inventory control measures, contributing to cost savings without compromising patient care.
Travel Registered Nurse
UHS Wilson Medical Center
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Assessed patient physical, social, language or mental needs.
- Performed nursing care for cardiology, critical care and telemetry unit patients.
- Continuously monitored patients' conditions.
- Provided support services regarding treatments and administration of medication as ordered.
Travel Registered Nurse: Medsurg/Telemetry/PCU
Mercy Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Adhered to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements.
- Documented the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members.
- Administered medications correctly and safely.
- Recognized and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources /materials available for this teaching.
Staff Registered Nurse
Northwell Health: Lenox Hill Hospital
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Systematically and continuously assessed patient's knowledge base and physical, psychosocial and spiritual health through interviews, physical examinations and data collection.
- Developed and documented individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed.
- Provided and delegated patient care according to the plan of care and established protocols.
- Developed and implemented a teaching plan of care, conducted patient teaching conferences and documented patient teaching.
Travel Registered Nurse- Medsurg/Telemetry
FlexStaff
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Assessed patient’s physiological status.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments.
- Delegated and provided direct patient care while maintaining patient safety as appropriate.
- Facilitated admissions, discharges and transfer of patients.
Registered Nurse
Rochester Regional Health: Unity Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Promoted and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members and performing various treatment procedures.
- Developed and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY12-2018
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY08-2016
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Supports
- NIHSS certification
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse: Cardial Cath Lab
NYU Langone Health
07.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
UHS Wilson Medical Center
02.2023 - 04.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Registered Nurse: Medsurg/Telemetry/PCU
Mercy Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022
Travel Registered Nurse- Medsurg/Telemetry
FlexStaff
12.2020 - 02.2022
Staff Registered Nurse
Northwell Health: Lenox Hill Hospital
07.2020 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Rochester Regional Health: Unity Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. John Fisher University
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Westchester Community College