Emmanuel Boakye
Registered Nurse
Cocord,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Novant Health, Inc
Charlotte, North Carolina
10.2024 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Neurological Assessment.
- Care planning and implementations.
- Assist with management of patient on ventilator.
- Administer and titrate critical drips including vasopressors, Vasodilators, insulin etc.
- Team Lead; patient assignment, monitoring and supporting peers and supporting unit work flow.
- Patient and family education and support.
- Provide comprehensive care to patients with neurotrauma, CVA, Cerebral hemorrhage and brain tumors.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lake Norman Regional Medical Centre
Mooresville, NC
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed post-operative patients.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Of Ghana, Legon
ACCRA, Ghana
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Patient assessment.
- Treatment and procedures; wound care, catheter care, ostomy care and assisting with bedside procedures.
- Administration of parenteral nutrition and tube feeding.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Euracare Advanced Diagnostic And Medical Centre
ACCRA, Ghana
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Patient assessment and triage.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Healthnet Airport Medical Center
ACCRA, Ghana
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Managed caseload of 10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Illinois 01.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Ghana
Legon 01.2015 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nightingale School of Nursing
Adenta 09.2009 - 08.2012
Skills
- IV Administration
- Patient Health Information Access
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Examination
- Intramuscular Injections
- Operational Standards
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Accurate Documentation
- Pain Management Techniques
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- PICC Lines
- Patient Admission
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Infection Control Procedures
- IV Insertion
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Critical-Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- ASLS - Advanced Stroke Life Support
Affiliations
- North Carolina Nurses Association (ACNA)
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Accomplishments
- Research - Completed study focused on PTSD screening in the US military.
- Research - Completed study focused on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers.
Awards
Overall Best Student (Nightingale School of Nursing - 2012)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Novant Health, Inc
10.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
01.2024 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lake Norman Regional Medical Centre
07.2022 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Euracare Advanced Diagnostic And Medical Centre
02.2019 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Of Ghana, Legon
08.2018 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Ghana
01.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Healthnet Airport Medical Center
08.2014 - 07.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nightingale School of Nursing
09.2009 - 08.2012