Dorcas Nyarkoh
Temple University Hospital
Woolwich-Township,NJ
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 3 years of experience in fast-paced Medical-Surgical units. Expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Prioritizes patient safety and care while implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
Work History
Registered Nurse
3 Years- Delivered comprehensive care for 4–6 adult medical and post-operative patients, performed detailed assessments, and identified early signs of clinical deterioration to enhance patient safety.
- Monitor post-surgical recovery, including airway status, hemodynamic stability, pain control, and surgical site assessment.
- Administered IV medications, antibiotics, blood products, and fluid therapy, ensured safe medication practices, and monitored patient responses to maintain treatment efficacy.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiology teams, and interdisciplinary providers to coordinate treatment plans, optimizing patient outcomes through effective communication.
- Rapidly recognized and responded to acute changes in patient condition, initiating emergency protocols and escalating care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
4 Years- Supported clients in activities of daily living to promote independence and well-being.
- Provided medication reminders to ensure adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Encourage fluid intake.
- Encourage fluid intake.
- Reported client changes to nurse to facilitate timely care adjustments.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to support care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years 11 Months- Provided patient care in the hospital.
- Obtained lab specimens and monitored patient inputs and outputs.
- Perform accuchecks and report changes to the nurse.
- Transported patients for diagnostic tests, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Ambulates patients after surgery.
- Assisted patients in ambulating after surgery to promote recovery.
- Document patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 4 Months- Delivered compassionate patient care in hospital setting.
- Collected specimens for labs and monitored patient inputs and outputs.
- Perform accuchecks and report changes to the nurse.
- Ambulated patients after surgery.
- Obtained specimen for labs and monitored inputs and output.
- Transport patients to diagnostics testing.
- Documented patient care to ensure accurate health records and continuity of care.
- Cared for infants by feeding, changing, and monitoring their health.
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 9 Months- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and well-being.
- Provided medication reminders to clients to ensure adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Encourage fluids intake.
- Encourage fluid intake.
- Medication reminder.
- Transported clients to appointments to ensure access to necessary healthcare services.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing (ADN)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing-BSN
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Skills
Patient Assessment
Medication Administration
IV Therapy
Blood Administration
Wound Care
Cardiac Monitoring
Pain Management
Post-Operative Care
Discharge Planning
Patient Education
Urinary catheterization
Critical Care Management
Patient discharge
Certification
- Nursing – July 2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Active)
- Certified Nursing Assistant- November 2012
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Temple University Hospital
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Helpers Homecare Media, PA
01.2019 - 01.2023Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Catherine Hospital (MedSurg) Garden City KS
08.2016 - 07.2019Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Scott County Hospital Scott City, KS
04.2015 - 08.2016Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Matters Home Health Care Fall Church, VA
01.2013 - 10.2014Read More
Delaware County Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing (ADN)
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West Chester University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing-BSN
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New Era Nursing School
Certificate from Nursing Assistant
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