Doris Akuete
United States Of America
Summary
Registered nurse seeking a position within a medical health care system; developing within the profession. Offers over 15 years of qualified experience as a registered nurse working within acute hospitals, Telemetry/Medical/Surgical, IMU, and PACU units. Posses a proven ability to work well as part of a dedicated team of medical professionals to ensure delivery of quality medical care to a diverse patient population. Personable with a positive attitude; interface well with patients, families, and nursing staff. Hardworking and energetic, flexible, adapts easily to change, and am a fast learner.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Nurse
Hands On Living Healthcare Services
02.2018 - Current
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
PACU Nurse
Dignity Health
07.2014 - Current
- PACU nurses are responsible for observing and treating post-op patients. PACU nurses monitor vital signs and signs of consciousness to ensure their patients safely wake from anesthesia.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Experience in managing pain, nausea, difficulty breathing, fear, or agitation that requires attention and expertise of PACU nurse.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge and also help patients stand, change dressings, and complete discharge process.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
First Surgical Hospital
07.2013 - Current
- Triaged multiple patient's injuries or conditions then placing them in prioritized order in which to be seen.
- Managed different types of patients including critically ill, orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac, moderate trauma, medical, potential surgical, and mentally ill.
- Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
- Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by medical provider.
- Document administration of care in patient medical record in timely and thorough manner.
- Perform administration of prescribed medications and monitors response.
- Maintain knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
St John Hospital
03.2010 - Current
- Responsible for accurate and prompt assessment, documentation, and reporting of patient conditions.
- Observation and interpretation of continuous cardiac monitoring. Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Managed different types of patients including but not limited to critically ill, orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac, LVAD, dialysis, severe trauma, medical, potential surgical, and mentally ill.
- Performed hourly rounds on 25-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement
Clinical Research Nurse
Memorial Hermann Medical Center
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided patients with follow-up instructions after testing was completed.
● Prepared evaluations of research subjects and tracked follow-up results.
● Provided support for various clinical research projects and studies.
● Ensured that all project-related data was accurately recorded.
● Prepared and sterilized instruments for testings procedures.
● Compiled clinical data and identified any inconsistencies.
● Accessed previously collected data for comparisons. - Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
South University
Savannah, GA03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, United States03.2009
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Patient/family focused
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Qualified critical care nurse
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Problem resolution capability
- Research Protocol Development
- Venipuncture
- Patient Interviews
- Monitoring
- Protocol Adherence
Additional Information
- CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse
Memorial Hermann Medical Center
09.2020 - 03.2022
Quality Assurance Nurse
Hands On Living Healthcare Services
02.2018 - Current
PACU Nurse
Dignity Health
07.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
First Surgical Hospital
07.2013 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
St John Hospital
03.2010 - Current
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Nevada
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