Open To Work
BARICHISU MUSAH
FRESNO,CA
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate new graduate Registered Nurse with clinical experience in acute care and medical-surgical nursing. Skilled in patient-centered care, effective communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration in high-pressure environments. Committed to continuous professional development and eager to contribute to the New Graduate RN Residency Program.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
CRMC
Fresno, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reported changes to nursing team, ensuring timely interventions.
- Documented patient care information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Facilitated training of new employees on care protocols for nursing staff.
- Monitored patient condition changes and reported unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Coordinated care among healthcare professionals, optimizing patient outcomes through collaborative planning.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Utilized medical instruments safely and effectively while providing direct care to patients.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Collected specimens for laboratory analysis; prepared specimens for transport to lab.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessments, enhancing patient-centered care and recovery.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
LVN Floor Nurse
Grand Villa Congregate Health Facility
Clovis, California
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Administered medications according to physician prescriptions.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
- Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies and procedures when providing patient care services.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team members to coordinate timely quality patient care.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff, coaching and supporting them to enhance patient care delivery.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Utilized critical thinking skills while dealing with complex clinical situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madera Community College
Madera, CA05-2026
Diploma in Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Fresno, CA10-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Management Studies
Central University College
Accra, Ghana, West Africa11-2010
Skills
- [CA] licensed practical nurse
- Direct patient care
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient evaluation
- Care planning
- Palliative care
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Chronic disease management
- Caring for wounds
- Catheter care
- Feeding tube management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Patient safety protocols
- Trauma-informed care
- EMR / EHR
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Multi-tasking skills
- Patient education
- Empathy and compassion
Languages
Hausa
Professional
French
Elementary
Twi
Full Professional
Yoruba
Elementary
Certification
- Licensed vocational nurse, California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, 2020
- IV Certification, BVNPT CA,2020
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, 2026
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
CRMC
11.2021 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Grand Villa Congregate Health Facility
10.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madera Community College
Diploma in Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Management Studies
Central University College