Augusta Kusi
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in patient care planning and chronic disease management honed at Abrazo West Campus and St. Patrick's Hospital. Excelled in performing EKGs and providing comprehensive support to patients and families. Demonstrated commitment to enhancing healthcare through evidence-based practice and patient advocacy. Skilled in fostering safety and implementing effective treatment strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Abrazo West Campus
03.2023 - Current
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
St. Patrck's Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Monitoring of patient's vital signs (Pulse, temperature, BP and respiration).
- Administration of drugs such as oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, rectal, and topical and monitoring side effect.
- Insertion of catheter using aseptic technique.
- Performed bed bath and mouth care on unconscious patients
- Administered oxygen to patients and performed nebulization.
- Assisted surgeons during surgical procedures.
- Repaired minor laceration on trauma patients.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Obtained patient's specimen such as body fluids, wound swab, and blood
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Holy Family Nursing Training College
Nkawkaw, Ghana08-2016
Skills
- Performing EKGs
- Patient Assessment
- Intravenous therapy
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Data Collection
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Assessments
- Family and patient support
- Taking vitals
- Patient care planning
- Medication Administration
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Abrazo West Campus
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Patrck's Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Holy Family Nursing Training College
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