CHRISTIANA ADUTWUM

Mount Sinai Hospital

10.2017 - Current

Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Mount Sinai Hospital

01.2017 - Current

Perform initial patient assessments and work with physicians to plan, implement and evaluate plans of care for patients of all ages, manage average caseload of 5-6 on regular floor patients, and four patients maximum on the Step Down. - Providing care to patients with various conditions as they recover from serious injuries, illnesses, or surgery, ICUs. - Monitoring and readings for patients on Cardiac Telemonitors. - Administering Immunosuppressive drugs; such as Remicade, and closely monitor patients for any symptoms of side effects - Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic and physical medical chart - Observe patients and actualize nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery after surgery.- Administer medication, injection, and IV therapy; test glucose levels, and provide wound care. - Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and self-management. - Provide comprehensive instruction on discharge plans to sustain continuity of care upon discharge and drive recovery. - Follow and reinforce infection control policies. - Preoperative and post operative nursing care for Liver, Kidney, Small Bowel, and Pancreas transplants.

CALVARY HOSPITAL

01.2015 - 01.2017

Chronically ill Cancer patient care, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment of thirteen patients per shift; from medication administration to wound care. - Provided emotional support and companionship to cancer patients and their family. - Also supervised and provided nursing care to cancer patients, by administering cancer medications, monitoring side effects, educating patients on what to expect and how to deal with it. - Strive to achieve an understanding of specific end-of-life issues from the perspective of each patient and his/her family. - Provides expert management of pain and other symptoms combined with compassionate listening and counseling skills and promotes the highest quality of life for the patient and their family. - Collaborate in a cultural assessment of the patient and family to provide culturally sensitive care, based on their cultural needs. - Instruct and educate patients and family members on proper discharge care, - Demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate an outstanding healthcare team. - Ensure JCAHO and HIPAA compliance. - Develop patient care plans, which include Assessment, Nursing Diagnoses, Planning, Implementation and Evaluations.

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