Aretha Osei
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in hospital and clinical environments. Work well with acute patients and diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated background of success in emergency patient care.
Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Critical Care patients. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients manage complex medical problems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
VA Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to 5-6 patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and Wound Care
- Serve as a resource to other members of the healthcare team, providing guidance and support as needed
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Atrium Healthcare Resource Team
09.2021 - Current
- Develop Care plans for 5 - 6 Surgical patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
- Performed exceptional care to 5 - 6 high-acute postoperative patients who have undergone abdominal surgeries such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hysterectomy, colon surgery, and hernia surgery and patients with orthopedic surgery including total hip and knee replacements, rotator cuff repairs, and carpal tunnel.
Registered Nurse
Carolinas Continue Care
08.2018 - Current
- Performed treatment for 5 patients with trachea and on ventilators: patients on various kinds of drips patients with complicated wounds and documents to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Charge RN who monitors and coordinates daily patient care activities of unit; schedules staff and patients to ensure full coverage of patient care needs at all times and to ensure effective patient services.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Chronic
05.2016 - 09.2022
- Performed dialysis treatment and cannulated accesses for 12 patients; provided pre and post care to patients in hemodialysis unit
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice Of Kanappolis
11.2011 - 04.2016
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene need to residents in 20 bed at Skilled Nursing Facility and hospice
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
ITT Technical Institute - High Point, NC
High Point, NC03.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC2009
Associate of Arts - Education
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana06.2005
High School Diploma -
New Juabeng Secondary Commercial
Koforidua, Ghana06.1988
Skills
- Teamwork
- Acute care expertise
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Medication administration
- Communication Skills
- Teaching
- Physical assessment
- Ventilator understanding
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
VA Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Atrium Healthcare Resource Team
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Carolinas Continue Care
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Chronic
05.2016 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice Of Kanappolis
11.2011 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Associate of Science - Nursing
ITT Technical Institute - High Point, NC
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Associate of Arts - Education
University of Cape Coast
High School Diploma -
New Juabeng Secondary Commercial