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Bridget Koduah Addai

Hope Mills,USA

Summary

Dedicated and highly disciplined professional with 10 years of combined experience in technical operations and healthcare. Served 6 years in the U.S. Navy as an Engineman, developing exceptional mechanical, leadership, and problem-solving skills under high-pressure conditions. Transitioned to nursing, bringing 4 years of experience in emergency and medical-surgical/telemetry units. Proven ability to remain calm and focused on critical situations, deliver high-quality patient care, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrates strong adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in both technical and clinical environments.

Experienced with high-pressure emergency care environments, delivering immediate and effective patient treatment. Utilizes critical thinking and rapid decision-making to address diverse medical emergencies. Track record of maintaining composure and ensuring cohesive teamwork during high-stress situations.

Emergency care professional prepared to bring valuable experience to role, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through swift and effective treatment. Focused on collaborative teamwork and adaptability to meet ever-changing demands in high-stress situations. Skilled in patient assessment and emergency interventions, embodying reliability and composure.

Professional nurse with expertise in emergency care, ready to excel in high-pressure environments. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and trauma response. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving optimal outcomes. Adaptable, reliable, with compassionate approach to patient care.

Knowledgeable NP with strong background in emergency care, providing critical support in fast-paced medical environments. Successfully handled diverse cases, ensuring patient stabilization and urgent care delivery. Demonstrated proficiency in patient triage and rapid decision-making under pressure.

Hands-on Registered Nurse showcasing four-year career history overseeing triage and coordinating care in busy hospital setting. Known for having the poise and polish to professionally handle difficult personalities and remaining calm in stressful situations. Cultivating lasting relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians, and other stakeholders through effective communication, dynamic time management and critical thinking.

Professional healthcare provider equipped with robust clinical skills, adept at patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Strong focus on collaborative care and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Highly adaptable to changing needs, consistently reliable in team setting. Demonstrates excellent communication and critical thinking, with deep commitment to patient-centered care and professional standards.

Experienced with patient assessments, clinical procedures, and care plan development. Utilizes patient-centered approaches to improve health outcomes and ensure comprehensive care. Strong understanding of patient education and effective collaboration within healthcare teams.

Knowledgeable FNP with comprehensive training in patient care and clinical procedures. Proven ability to perform thorough assessments and develop personalized care plans. Demonstrated proficiency in patient education and effective collaboration with healthcare teams.

Experienced with patient care, emphasizing thorough assessments and tailored treatment plans. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to enhance patient well-being and satisfaction. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and collaborative practices, ensuring holistic and effective care.

Healthcare professional with strong foundation in family medicine, well-versed in delivering patient-centered care across diverse populations. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving consistently positive patient outcomes. Adept at adapting to evolving healthcare needs, with skills in diagnostic testing and patient education.

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery. Competent Nurse Practitioner with robust background in emergency care, delivering high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to manage critical situations effectively and contribute to life-saving interventions. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and trauma response.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
11.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment processes.
  • Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers for efficient workflow.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
  • Evaluated patient conditions regularly, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments and feedback.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Moore Regional Hospital
Pinehurst, NC
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on urgency.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critical patients.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and discharge instructions.
  • Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health record systems.
  • Assisted in triaging incoming patients to optimize emergency department workflow.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during high-stress situations.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Registered Nurse

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing accuracy in electronic health records management.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction standards.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Engineer

US Navy
Norfolk, VA
03.2017 - 11.2023
  • Designed and implemented advanced engineering solutions for naval systems.
  • Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative military technologies.
  • Streamlined project workflows to enhance operational efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
  • Conducted rigorous testing and evaluation of engineering prototypes to ensure reliability.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Developed technical specifications for equipment upgrades and system enhancements.
  • Led engineering projects to enhance operational efficiency and mission readiness.
  • Analyzed system performance data to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

• Operate, maintain, and repair (organizational and intermediate level) ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery, such as: steering engine, hoisting machinery, food preparation equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, windlasses, elevators, and laundry.
• Performed technical, managerial and support duties as needed
• Coordinated squadron activity maintenance reporting and recommended changes
• Performed data entry and auditing to ensure accuracy of reports
• Assisted with training junior sailors using the reporting systems
• Leading Petty Officer directly responsible for 40 sailors’ daily accountability and wellbeing, training, provide mentorship, guidance, evaluations, and administrative duties.
• Responsible for safety of unit space coordinating with other units to fix mechanical and electrical discrepancies.
• Provided training sessions to 300 staff of the command on drug and alcohol abuse and misuse.
and the Nav’s zero tolerance for these behaviors.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Walden University
Minneota, MN
11-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneota, MN
07-2023

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing

Medical Careers Institute, College of Health Science of ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
07-2021

Skills

  • Perform head-to-toe assessments
  • Administer medications (Sub-Q, IM, PO, IV)
  • Administer wound care / wound VAC treatments
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Perform Apgar scoring
  • Specimen collection /processing proficiency
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Initiate and change IV’s
  • Insert and discontinue Foley catheter
  • Assess vital signs
  • Patient assessment and document on patient care
  • Draw blood from arterial lines
  • Calculate medication doses
  • Administer injections
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Basic life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassionate care
  • Airway management

Certification

  • Licensed ANCC

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Moore Regional Hospital
02.2024 - 11.2024

Registered Nurse

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2023

Engineer

US Navy
03.2017 - 11.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing

Medical Careers Institute, College of Health Science of ECPI University

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Clinical student Experience

  • Medics Primary and Urgent Care Fayetteville, NC
  • Owen Park Pediatrics Fayetteville, NC
  • Healthy Choice Family clinic and Urgent Care Landover, MD
  • Geriatrics, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA
  • Psychiatric, Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
  • Medical/Surgical, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
  • Pediatrics, Norfolk CHKD
  • Served as member of therapeutic team providing quality care for patients in a variety of healthcare settings
  • Worked in a critical care unit with respirators, IV’s and a sterile environment
  • Utilized NG tubing/suctioning and other equipment
  • Performed head-to-toe assessments of patients
  • Administered medications as ordered by physician
  • Assessed and monitored patient statuses
  • Taught patients' self-care
  • Interacted with patients and families to promote a supportive environment
  • Preceptorship Nurse
  • Sentara Norfolk General
  • Cape fear Valley Hospital
  • Moore Reginal Hospital