ELIZABETH EFFAH AGYEMANG
Summary
Observant Registered Nurse experienced in providing care for critically ill patients in high-pressure environments. Delivered fast and accurate assessments while maintaining effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Focused on ensuring optimal patient outcomes through prompt interventions and comprehensive monitoring.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center
Upper Marlboro
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented patient care plans through thorough assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses to enhance patient outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions, ensuring effective treatment and patient safety.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff to enhance patient care on unit.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, ensuring high-quality care.
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care.
- Managed wound care for postoperative patients, facilitating healing and reducing risk of infection.
- Responded to life-saving situations, employing ACLS protocols effectively.
- Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult situations involving critical illness or end-of-life care decisions.
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Utilized a wide range of medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous (IV) pumps, to support patient care.
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay current with advancements in critical care nursing.
- Operated and monitored life support systems and medical devices specific to the critical care setting.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
Clinton
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored and documented patient heart rate, pulse, and blood pressure to ensure accurate health assessments.
- Facilitated patient independence by supporting personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
- Prioritized tasks during shifts to effectively manage time and address urgent patient needs.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues across disciplines.
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance nursing assistant skills.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS
Upper Marlboro
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Delivered customer service to patients during medication dispensing and addressed prescription inquiries.
- Managed pharmacy computer systems for processing prescription orders and maintaining patient records.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients when dispensing medications or answering questions about their prescriptions.
- Handled prescription orders at counter, in drive-thru line and via delivery service.
- Assisted pharmacists with measuring, counting, and labeling prescriptions, ensuring accuracy in dispensing.
- Filled bottles or packaging with measured medication amounts manually or mechanically.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MDAssociate - Nursing
Prince Georges Community College
Largo, MdSkills
- Ventilator support
- Critical care
- Cardiac life support
- Medication administration
- Physical assessment
- Ultrasound IV
- CPR/AED
- Care planning
- Patient education
- EMR systems
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Professional bedside manner
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- Time management
- Life-sustaining machines
- Trauma recovery
Certification
- RN license, R264374
- BLS
- ACLS
- CCRN
- Ultrasound IV certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
05.2023 - 12.2023
Pharmacy Technician
CVS
09.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate - Nursing
Prince Georges Community College