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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Celia Ansah

Wesley Chapel,FL

Summary

Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Mission Home Care
09.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care, pleural effusion drainage and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.

NP Clinical Rotation

Pediatrics And Adult Medicine
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Provided care for patients from newborn and above with chronic and acute medical conditions.
  • Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services in collaboration with my preceptor.

Registered Nurse

Pactiv Advance Packaging Solution
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment in preparation for employment.
  • Assessed audiograms and vision screening results.
  • Organized care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.


NP Clinical Rotation

Linduc Medical Clinic
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Night Shift Supervisor/ Longterm Care Unit Manager

Riverside Healthcare Center
08.2016 - 08.2020
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.

Registered Nurse

Emory Healthcare
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

LPN Charge Nurse

Riverside Healthcare Center
11.2008 - 07.2016
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
  • Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
  • Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
  • Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using PointClickCare.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

South College Online
Knoxville,TN
06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Atlanta, GA
04.2016

Skills

  • Point Click Care medical software
  • Cerner
  • EClinicalWorks
  • Epic
  • Axxess
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Counseling
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Team Coordination
  • Home Visits
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Medication Distribution
  • Physical Assessment
  • Insulin Medication Assistance
  • Medication Administration
  • Family Education
  • Patient Discharging
  • Removing Sutures
  • EMR Systems
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • HIPAA Education
  • Care Plan Development

Certification

Florida APRN 1106025 Exp: 07/2024

Florida RN9627370 Exp: 07/2024

Georgia RN260880 Exp: 01/2024

BLS Exp: 04/2025

ANCC Issued: 03/31/23

Affiliations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Mission Home Care
09.2022 - Current

NP Clinical Rotation

Pediatrics And Adult Medicine
01.2022 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
09.2021 - 07.2022

NP Clinical Rotation

Linduc Medical Clinic
08.2021 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse

Pactiv Advance Packaging Solution
01.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse

Emory Healthcare
07.2017 - 09.2018

Night Shift Supervisor/ Longterm Care Unit Manager

Riverside Healthcare Center
08.2016 - 08.2020

LPN Charge Nurse

Riverside Healthcare Center
11.2008 - 07.2016

Master of Science - Nursing

South College Online

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

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