Diligent healthcare professional prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN (Med-Surg Dept)
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
08.2024 - Current
This is a 270-bed capacity hospitalized services apportioned into units such as Step-down, Oncology, Cardiovascular and Respiratory, Infectious disease, Orthopedics, and rehabilitation with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio.
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post-hospitalization.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches effectively.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications, IV therapies, and whole blood/blood product transfusions.
RN (Emergency Dept)
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
06.2023 - 01.2024
This is a 40-bed capacity emergency department and a Chest Pain center. It has a trauma unit, a rapid EMS, and a psychiatry hold with an average of 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
Triage patients brought in by the EMS or private vehicles using the Cerner application
Stabilize patients based on health needs using ER medical devices after securing them into beds before the arrival of ER physician
Administered emergency medications such as IV Diltiazem, IV Heparin, IV Vancomycin, and other intramuscular injections and monitored patient responses.
Perform chest pain assessment including EKG and radiology investigations on clients with chest-related complaints
Attend to codes such as Code Stroke and Code NSTEMI
Perform care assessment on clients in the ER and meet their ongoing needs
Perform treatments with emergency drug administration in cases of drug intoxication, alcohol abuse, sickle cell crisis, blood transfusion, and nebulization as needed
Assess psychiatry-related patients and attend to documentation regarding their care and transport to various behavioral health facilities
Perform wound care to clients with trauma wounds and assist ER physicians in other related surgical suturing
Provided patient care, including vital signs, transport, and electronic medical record documentation
Observe and interpret patients' symptoms and communicate them to physicians and other professionals involved in patient care
Perform routine nursing care procedures (vital signs measurements, administering medications via prescribed routes, wound care among others) and fill in patients' charts
Adjust and administer patient medication and provide treatments according to physicians' orders
Provide instant nursing and trauma care in emergencies
Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Provide a safe, therapeutic environment that protects patient's rights
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
Provided nursing care to the dead which involved removing connected tubes, IV lines and body positioning into a body bag for transport to morgue.
Pharmacovigilance Safety Scientist
HCLTech America
06.2022 - Current
Company Overview: Contract Remote
Therapeutic areas include Oncology specifically Cell Immunotherapy and Endocrinology specifically Growth Hormones
Performing quality check reviews for triaged, booked In, and data entry cases of adverse events (AEs & ADEs) in the safety database ARGUS before medical reviewing for completeness accuracy and data integrity
Reviewing articles from PubMed, Embase, and other biomedical literature sites for ICSRs, PSURs, and relevant safety information regarding client drugs for post-market studies and clinical trials
Creating ICSR cases into the Argus safety database after reviewing relevant literature regarding company drug
Supporting the preparation of expedited safety reports such as 15‑day alerts, SUSARs, and bi‑annual or annual aggregate report writing
Assisting in the creation and maintenance of PV training materials and SOPs required for the processing, analysis, and safety information reporting
Providing training mentorship for new colleagues on safety database, client policies, work guidance and/or principles
Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
Clinical Coordinator-Internship
Pedialac Nursing Services
05.2020 - 12.2021
Scheduling nurses for clinical work in client homes
Performing administrative documentation concerning health insurance companies
Performing workshops and on‑site training for nursing documentation software
Proofreading for quality checks and assessment of nursing documentation
Liaising with health insurance companies for client care and insurance authorization renewals
Performing medical insurance coding and billing for health insurance remittances
Worked closely with clinic administrator to maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families Provide a safe, therapeutic environment that protects patient's rights
Drug Safety Specialist
TCS Technologies
10.2017 - 03.2020
Performing quality check reviews for triaged, booked In, and data entry cases of adverse events (AEs & ADEs) in the safety database ARGUS before medical reviewing for completeness accuracy and data integrity
Reviewing articles from PubMed, Embase, and other biomedical literature sites for ICSRs, PSURs, and relevant safety information regarding client drugs for post-market studies and clinical trials
Creating ICSR cases into the Argus safety database after reviewing relevant literature regarding company drug
Supporting the preparation of expedited safety reports such as 15‑day alerts, SUSARs, and bi‑annual or annual aggregate report writing
Assisting in the creation and maintenance of PV training materials and SOPs required for the processing, analysis, and safety information reporting
Providing training mentorship for new colleagues on safety databases, client policies, work guidance, and/or principles
Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
Provided timely guidance and support for employees involved in accidents or near misses, facilitating speedy recovery and return-to-work efforts when appropriate.
Registered Nurse (Emergency Dept)
La General Hospital, Accra
09.2016 - 08.2017
This was a 160-patient-bed capacity hospital serving the La Dadekotopon Municipality of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The facility's main focus was on infectious diseases and community health services.
Perform triage for walk‑in patients and non‑ambulant patients
Observe and record the patient's symptoms, and medical needs, and determine necessary lab data to obtain before being seen by a provider
Record patient vital signs and document them in the patient's file
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Attend ward rounds with the physician and other care team members to see patients and plan the progress of care accordingly prepare a list of patients to be examined or assessed and prepare an examining room and equipment to be utilized
Administer medication and treatment to patients, including injections and immunizations, and instruct them on proper follow‑up procedures
Assist patient via the telephone to follow up on their recovery, provide assistance with the care of an illness or wound, and schedule/reschedule appointments
Instruct patients and their families in health and wellness education, disease prevention, and treatment, nutrition, child care, and home care for the sick, etc.
Provide training and guidance to the clinical, non‑provider staff who are providing direct patient care under the supervision of the provider staff, by clinic policies and procedures
Supervised the admission of patients in emergency cases and directed the transfer of patients from their locations to the hospital via ambulance
Maintain inventory of medical equipment, supplies, and appropriate pharmaceuticals to ensure adequate treatment of patients
Regularly inspect working station and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety
Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Education
Certification - Registered Nurse (multi-state)
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Certification - ACLS Provider
American Heart Association
Certification - Pediatric Advanced Life Support-PALS
American Red Cross
Certification - Basic Life Support
American Red Cross
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
05.2016
Skills
Physical assessments
Basic life support
Clinical judgment
Compassion and empathy
Discharge planning
Pediatric advanced life support
Advanced cardiac life support
Medication and IV administration
Care Plans
Client communication
Microsoft Office
Timeline
RN (Med-Surg Dept)
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
08.2024 - Current
RN (Emergency Dept)
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
06.2023 - 01.2024
Pharmacovigilance Safety Scientist
HCLTech America
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Coordinator-Internship
Pedialac Nursing Services
05.2020 - 12.2021
Drug Safety Specialist
TCS Technologies
10.2017 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse (Emergency Dept)
La General Hospital, Accra
09.2016 - 08.2017
Certification - Registered Nurse (multi-state)
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Certification - ACLS Provider
American Heart Association
Certification - Pediatric Advanced Life Support-PALS
American Red Cross
Certification - Basic Life Support
American Red Cross
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ghana
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