Ayinwaa Hammond
CHESTERFIELD,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Registered Nurse
UVA Health
Charlottesville, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Home Health Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Chesterfield, VA
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough health assessments and developing personalized care plans.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and wound care.
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses, alleviating stress and promoting optimal wellness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Henrico Doctors Hospital
Richmond, VA
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and thorough education on labor and delivery procedures.
- Enhanced team efficiency by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals during labor and delivery processes.
- Reduced maternal and neonatal complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, fetal heart rate, and contractions.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control standards and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
- Supported expectant mothers in making informed decisions regarding their birth plan, offering guidance on pain management options and birthing techniques.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
VCU Health System
South Hill, VA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive education on medications, procedures, and lifestyle modifications.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and physicians, ensuring timely intervention for urgent issues.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Sheltering Arms Institute
Richmond, VA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing personalized rehabilitation care plans.
- Enhanced the quality of patient care through effective communication with interdisciplinary team members.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Maximized patient recovery rates with targeted physical therapy exercises and mobility training.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
VCU School Of Nursing
Richmond, VA12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College
Chester, VA02.2017
Skills
- Medical Evaluation
- Patient Care Planning
- Referral Coordination
- Discharge planning
- Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills
- Care coordination
- Medicaid/Medicare Regulations
- Problem solving and Analysis
- Resource Utilization
- Care Management
- Proficient in standard cooperate applications,as well as some special proprietary applications
Timeline
Acute Care Registered Nurse
UVA Health
08.2023 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Bayada Home Health
01.2023 - 08.2023
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Henrico Doctors Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
Telemetry Registered Nurse
VCU Health System
01.2022 - 01.2023
Rehabilitation Nurse
Sheltering Arms Institute
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
VCU School Of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College