CLARITA ACHA
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE SERVICES
NEW CARROLTON,MARYLAND
4
years of professional experience
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at St VERONICA POLYCLINIC BUEA, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and rigorous adherence to infection control protocols. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and medication administration, I significantly improved patient outcomes. Expert in both critical thinking and effective communication, I excel in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Work History
HHA
3 Years 3 Months- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
- Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
- Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
RN
2 Years 1 Month- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- 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.
DSP/ TME
3 Years 8 Months- Enhanced medication management by maintaining detailed records of administered doses, adverse reactions, and other pertinent information.
- Assisted in the training of new Trained Medication Aides, sharing practical knowledge and expertise on safe medication administration practices.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, assisting in the administration of necessary treatments or medications under RN supervision.
- Reduced medication errors with vigilant monitoring of patients'' vital signs and symptoms before and after administering medications.
- Implemented best practices in handling controlled substances, ensuring accurate counts, secure storage procedures, and appropriate disposal methods.
Registered Nurse
4 Months- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
High School Diploma
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Documentation and Charting
Patient Assessments
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
LICENSURE
Registered Nurse, New Mexico Board of Nursing, License#79997
Registered Nurse, DC Board of Nursing, License# RN500020628
Registered Nurse, Maryland Board of Nursing, License# R276459
State Registered Nurse, Cameroon Nurses Association# CNA 4449
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) certified by Allied HealthCare INC.
Timeline
RN
Signet Health
2024.10 - CurrentRead More
HHA
T&n Reliable Nursing Care
2023.08 - CurrentRead More
DSP/ TME
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE SERVICES
2023.03 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
St VERONICA POLYCLINIC BUEA
2021.08 - 2021.12Read More
National Polytechnic University Institute Bamenda
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Government High School Batibo
High School Diploma
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