ELISE DANJUMA
George Washington University Hospital
Upper Marlboro,MD
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Certification
13
years of professional experience
Reliable, ethical and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 6+ years of experience in medical-surgical telemetry nursing, deeply committed to providing comfort and quality care. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the best practice(s) in delivery of care.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Telemetry
3 Years 4 Months- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and implement appropriate interventions.
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on post-discharge care strategies, enhancing recovery processes.
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical/Telemetry)
3 Months- Collaboratively developed, implemented and evaluated care plans for 20+ patients in a 36 Hour shift every week
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated care plans for 20+ patients in 36-hour shifts each week
- Administered a variety of nursing care including: Foley’s catheterization, tube feedings, colostomy care and inserting IV-line, medication administration and more
- Educated patients and families on pre- and post-surgical care to enhance understanding and compliance
- Performed sterile wound care postoperatively up to 3 cases per shift
- Ensured 100% compliance to data privacy (HIPAA Act) during documentation
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
3 Months- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated 20+ care plans
- Ensured patient understanding of surgical consent
- Delivered clear pre- and post-operative surgical instructions to patients
- Evaluated patients’ response to interventions and made revisions.
- Postoperatively, provided sterile wound dressing, medication administration and ensured proper placements of catheters, leads and tubing
- Administered sterile wound dressing, medications, and ensured proper placement of catheters, leads, and tubing postoperatively
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
7 Months- Performed daily patient assessments, documented all findings, monitored patient status, utilized clinical reasoning skills to determine when interventions are warranted, and intervened accordingly
- Witnessed about 5 informed surgical and anesthesia consent in a single week shift
- Received patients postoperatively and administered medications while promptly reporting any adverse responses
- Provided discharge instructions, verifying understanding and follow up appointment
- Performed NG-tube feeding/maintenance, venipuncture, catheter insertion/maintenance, ostomy care, sterile wound care, tracheostomy care, blood transfusions, and central line care, ensuring high standards of patient care
- Completed all EMR/EHR recordings maintaining data privacy as enforced by HIPAA Act
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
3 Months- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments during admission/stepdown, ensuring optimal care with a patient ratio of 1:5
- Developed individualized care plans and set achievable goals based on diagnoses for over 20 patients during 40-hour contract
- Participated in COVID-19 transmission prevention efforts, implementing best practices to protect staff and patients
- Inserted/removed foley catheters using CAUTI bundle
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
8 Months- Inserted/removed IVs to enhance patient comfort
- Conducted 50+ types of medical-surgical care, including urinary catheter insertion, specimen collection, ostomy care, tracheostomy care, medication administration, input and output monitoring, and sterile wound care, ensuring comprehensive patient support
- Monitored patients’ health and recorded status in EMR to maintain accurate and timely health records
- Inserted and removed IVs in patient care settings to enhance comfort and facilitate treatment
Registered Nurse
5 Months- Provided comprehensive nursing care in long-term care & rehabilitation center, managing wound treatment, medication administration, IV-line management, and drains
- Delegated duties to LPNs and CNAs, ensuring clear communication regarding patient conditions to address potential adverse outcomes
- Completed medical report within 24 hours of noting any adverse events, facilitating timely responses and interventions
- Implemented education on signs of drug abuse/overdose focusing on reducing overdose related mortalities
Home Health Aide
2 Years 3 MonthsEducation
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Associates of Science - Nursing
Skills
Patient Care
Head-to-toe assessment
Emergency care certification
IV Insertion/Management
Medication Administration
Wound care management
Telemetry interpretation
Critical thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Patient Safety
Teamwork
Clinical documentation
Adaptability
Long-term care management
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN, BSN), DC
- Basic life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
AWARDS
Prince George Community College Dean’s List of 2020
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Telemetry
George Washington University Hospital
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical/Telemetry)
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
12.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
Calvert Health Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
University of Maryland Capital Region Center
01.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
Medstar Health Southern Maryland Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Registered Nurse
Deanwood Wellness and Rehab
08.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Home Health Aide
Human Touch HealthCare
06.2013 - 09.2015Read More
Prince George’s Community College
Associates of Science from Nursing
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Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing (BSN)
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