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Anwara Adjassa

Houston,TX

Summary

Seasoned Registered Nurse with a robust background in emergency, telemetry, and psychiatric care, notably at OakBend Hospital. Excelled in administering critical care, showcasing proficiency in EPIC and demonstrating outstanding communication skills. Recognized for enhancing patient experiences, adept at handling challenging assignments with enthusiasm and energy. Holds BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Evaluated patients recovering from procedure and coming out of anesthesia.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

OakBend Hospital
Richmond, TX
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Responded quickly to codes, and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Kingwood Pines Hospital
Kingwood, TX
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
  • Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
  • Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, CA
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
  • Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
Downey, CA
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Advocate south suburban
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
  • Read and interpreted lab test result values to develop, monitor and adjust care.
  • Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
  • Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Main Methodist hospital
San Antonio , TX
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
  • Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
  • Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.

Registered Nurse

Favorite Staffing
Edwardsville, IL
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw patient immunizations against COVID 19 disease, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Mission Regional Hospital
McAllen, TX
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Mcallen Medical Center
McAllen, TX
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
  • Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
  • Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Krucialstaffing
New Orleans, LA
04.2020 - 06.2020

Work with emergency management team in New Orleans Louisiana with COVID 19 patients.

  • Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
  • Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
  • Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.

Long-Term Care Registered Nurse/Psychiatric Registered Nurse

AldenParkStrathmoor
Rockford, IL
09.2018 - 05.2020
  • Coordinated care for up to 15 patients , mix of vented and trached, per shift in long term acute care setting.
  • Oversaw efficient nursing operations in 30-bed long-term acute care unit.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
  • Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.

Telemetry/ER/Oncology Staff Registered Nurse

SwedishAmericanHospital
Rockford, IL
12.2018 - 05.2020
  • Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
  • Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
  • Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
  • Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
  • Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
  • Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
02-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Resurrection University
Chicago, IL
08.2018

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy Certificate (ECT)
  • Proficient with EPIC, PCC, Meditech, and Cerner charting
  • Good communication skills
  • Recognized for exceptional patient experiences
  • Enthusiastic, energetic
  • Charge Nurse in Long-Term Care
  • Handles the most difficult assignment

Timeline

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center
08.2023 - Current

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

OakBend Hospital
05.2023 - 12.2023

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Kingwood Pines Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Sutter Roseville Medical Center
12.2022 - 03.2023

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
06.2022 - 09.2022

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville
01.2022 - 03.2022

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Advocate south suburban
11.2021 - 12.2021

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Main Methodist hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse

Favorite Staffing
04.2021 - 07.2021

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Mission Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Mcallen Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2020

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Krucialstaffing
04.2020 - 06.2020

Telemetry/ER/Oncology Staff Registered Nurse

SwedishAmericanHospital
12.2018 - 05.2020

Long-Term Care Registered Nurse/Psychiatric Registered Nurse

AldenParkStrathmoor
09.2018 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Resurrection University

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health

Walden University
Anwara Adjassa