Betty Acquah
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Regency Hospital
Golden Valley, Minnesota
07.2023 - Current
- Performed wound care for post-operative patients.
- Conducted patient education on disease prevention and proper nutrition.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in the Critical Care Unit.
- Provided guidance and clinical expertise to nursing staff regarding CCU protocols and procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for CCU patients transitioning home or to a rehabilitation facility.
- Managed life sustaining treatments such as ventilator support or dialysis therapies.
- Evaluated new equipment prior to use in order to ensure safe operation.
- Assessed patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
Med-Passer
Pine Staffing
Mendota Height, MN
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Verified patient identity prior to administering medications.
- Performed routine rounds to ensure timely administration of medications.
- Maintained accurate records of medications administered and provided updates to the medical staff.
- Assisted with the preparation, labeling, and delivery of medications to nursing units.
Home Health Aide
Epiphany Assisted Living
Coon Rapids, MN
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
St. Louis Park, MN05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College - Aurora
Aurora, COSkills
- Wound Care
- Precepting
- Diabetes management
- Emergency Response
- Lab result interpretation
- IV management
- Ventilator support
- Care Planning
- Critical Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Taking vitals
- Feeding pumps understanding
- G-tube care
- Infection control measures
- Ventilator care
- Gastroenteral nutrition education
- Collecting vitals
Certification
- Public Health Nurse
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Regency Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Med-Passer
Pine Staffing
01.2021 - 10.2023
Home Health Aide
Epiphany Assisted Living
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Public Health Nurse
- ACLS Certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College - Aurora
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