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EMELDA OWUSU
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Frederick,MD
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Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Undergraduate Clinical RotationsSteel Worker / Safety OfficerHome Health Aide
Work Type
Full TimePart Time
Location Preference
On-SiteHybridRemote
Location:
Frederick, MDMontgomery county mdHagerstown, MD
Open to relocation:
No
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Languages
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse – Neurosciences ICU delivering specialized care to 1–2 neurocritical patients per shift with acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions. Performs neurological assessments, continuous monitoring, and titration of critical care infusions while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams during neurological emergencies. Brings ICU judgment, calm execution, and safe bedside care in a high-acuity setting.
Work History
Registered Nurse – Neurosciences ICU
2 Months- Provide specialized critical care for patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions in a high-acuity Neurosciences ICU.
- Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and continuous patient monitoring.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage critically ill patients using evidence-based practices.
- Administer medications, titrate critical care infusions, and respond to neurological emergencies while ensuring safe, compassionate care.
Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
1 Year 5 Months- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill adult patients with complex medical conditions, including sepsis, respiratory failure, post-operative complications, and acute cardiac events.
- Manage mechanically ventilated patients and titrate high-risk vasoactive, sedative, and analgesic infusions while closely monitoring hemodynamic and respiratory status.
- Respond effectively to rapid response activations and code blue events, applying ACLS protocols and critical thinking in emergent situations.
- Collaborate with intensivists, residents, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and nursing staff to develop and implement individualized, evidence-based plans of care.
- Utilize Epic EHR for accurate documentation, medication administration, and coordination of care to ensure patient safety and continuity.
- Recognized through an employee spotlight for maintaining a calm, reliable, and patient-focused approach to ICU nursing.
Undergraduate Clinical Rotations
1 Year 7 Months- Completed clinical rotations in Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Cardiovascular, Medical Surgical, Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics, Oncology, and Mental Health settings.
- Provided direct patient care including assessments, vital sign monitoring, medication administration, wound care, Foley catheter insertion and removal, phlebotomy, and patient/family education.
- Monitored high-risk patients, identified suicide risk in mental health settings, and supported oncology patients requiring port access and ongoing treatment.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records and collaborated closely with registered nurses and interdisciplinary teams.
Steel Worker / Safety Officer
5 Years 11 Months- Led and trained teams in high-risk operational environments, emphasizing safety, accountability, and performance under pressure.
- Applied principles of risk management, situational awareness, and emergency preparedness—skills directly transferable to critical care nursing.
- Demonstrated discipline, resilience, and leadership while supporting mission readiness and team development.
- Trained in emergency response and crisis management.
- United States Navy
Home Health Aide
4 Years 1 Month- Delivered compassionate, patient-centered care to clients in their homes, supporting activities of daily living while promoting safety, dignity, and comfort.
- Provided specialized care for clients with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments, ensuring a safe environment and consistent routine.
- Collaborated closely with case managers and nursing staff to implement individualized care plans and report changes in patient condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Honors: Dean’s List (Spring & Summer 2022), Honor Roll (Summer 2023 – Spring 2024)
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Arts
High School Diploma
Skills
Epic and Cerner electronic health records
Continuous cardiac monitoring
Ventilator management
Smart infusion pumps
A-line monitoring
Neurological assessments
Rapid response management
ACLS protocols
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Neuro emergency response
Intracranial pressure management
External ventricular drain care
Hemodynamic monitoring
Stroke care
Sepsis management
Critical care patient education
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Multistate Compact License OH # (RN 542232), January 2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Active (Mar 2025)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA – Active (Feb 2025)
Languages
Twi
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Education
Dean’s List (Spring & Summer 2022), Honor Roll (Summer 2023 – Spring 2024)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Neurosciences ICU
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC)
02.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Undergraduate Clinical Rotations
05.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Steel Worker / Safety Officer
04.2015 - 03.2021Read More
Home Health Aide
Priority Home Health
03.2011 - 04.2015Read More
St. Louis High School
High School Diploma
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Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Arts from Industrial Arts
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