Dennis Abankwah
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hamilton,OH
Summary
Ambitious and compassionate Ohio Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical, critical care, long-term care, and behavioral health care. Bringing six years of quality nursing to patients in acute, sub acute, and long-term units. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage intubated, and patients in critical condition. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Critical Care Float
UCHEALTH (West Chester Hospital)
04.2017 - Current
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Performed patient treatment according to urgency of condition while multitasking and delegating treatment needs to qualified staff to ensure effective and safe care to promote better outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in ICU critical care units.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to 2-6 patients.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Registered Nurse
ProLink
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN, Critical Care
Krucial Staffing
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
RN
Maxim Staffing Solutions
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
RN Supervisor
Mountain Crest Nursing Home
05.2012 - 11.2020
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 175-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 50 employees across more than 6 departments.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, OBRA, payroll and benefits administration and general liability.
- Provided patients and patrons with information on various immunizations including flu, DPaT and HPV vaccines.
- Supervised team of 7 licensed practical nurses (LPN), and 12 nurses aides (STNA) .
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medication, tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Collaborated with healthcare team on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
Nursing (BSN)
Ohio University
Athens, OH 07.2018 - 04.2022
Nursing (associate Degree)
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH 08.2014 - 12.2016
Skills
Critical care nursing
Ability to monitor care
Patient care understanding
Skilled in pre and post-op care
Patient care and confidentiality
BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
Patient care implementation
Diabetic care
Patient care plans
Wound care
Care plan adherence
Acute care
Eldercare experience
Respiratory healthcare equipment
Personal care needs
Analytical and critical thinking
Critical communication
Critical reasoning
Direct patient care
Inpatient care
Organization
Disease prevention
Client needs assessments
Risk management processes and analysis
Goal development
Task delegation
Conflict resolution
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
NHIS certification
IV setup
HIPAA education
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dependable and Responsible
Flexible and Adaptable
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of over 20 staff members.
- mentored the youth in my church as a former youth leader.
Software
EPIC
MICROSOFT WORD
POWERPOINT
EXCEL
POINT CLICK CARE
CERNER
ONE CHART
Interests
playing soccer
watching sports
watching movies
playing soccer
I enjoy playing soccer with friends on saturday mornings when the weather is favorable.
Certification
BLS
Additional Information
Hospitals worked through Maxim staffing, and Krucial includes Select Specialty hospital-KY and Cincinnati, University Medical Center( El Paso, Tx), DHR(McAllan-Tx), University of Texas(Tyler-Tx), Dallas regional medical center(Mesquite-Tx).
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ProLink
01.2022 - 02.2023
BLS
03-2021
ACLS
03-2021
RN, Critical Care
Krucial Staffing
12.2020 - 01.2022
RN
Maxim Staffing Solutions
09.2020 - 12.2020
NIH
08-2020
Nursing (BSN)
Ohio University
07.2018 - 04.2022
Critical Care Float
UCHEALTH (West Chester Hospital)
04.2017 - Current
Nursing (associate Degree)
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
08.2014 - 12.2016
RN Supervisor
Mountain Crest Nursing Home
05.2012 - 11.2020
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