Erica Koranteng

Mount Rainier,MD

Summary

Developed critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork.

Skilled in neurological assessments, medication administration, ventilator, tracheostomy, ostomy, G-tube management. Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments while maintaining accurate documentation and delivering patient-centered care. Aims to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse (RN)

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Washington, D.C.

08.2025 - Current

Provide comprehensive nursing care for 4–6 adult and geriatric patients per shift in a high-acuity inpatient setting
Perform detailed neurological assessments including NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and frequent neuro checks
Manage patients with tracheostomies, including routine trach care, sterile suctioning, inner cannula changes, and stoma assessment
Monitor mechanically ventilated patients, assess ventilator settings and alarms, and recognize signs of respiratory distress
Perform inline and sterile suctioning while maintaining airway patency
Monitor and interpret continuous telemetry rhythms, identifying and responding to dysrhythmia such as AFib, SVT, heart blocks, and PVCs
Administer IV push medications, antibiotics, antihypertensives, anticoagulants, insulin, and blood products
Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access
Manage patients with stroke, CHF exacerbation, respiratory failure, hypertensive crisis, diabetes, and multiple comorbidities
Implement dysphagia screening and aspiration precautions
Perform sterile dressing changes and pressure injury prevention interventions
Conduct fall risk assessments and implement safety measures
Participate in Rapid Response and Code Blue events
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning and patient education

Direct Support Professional

GT Independence

Bowie, MD

11.2022 - 08.2025

Experience providing compassionate, person-centered care to children with autism and developmental disabilities
Skilled in implementing individualized care plans and behavioral support strategies
Strong understanding of developmental milestones and sensory needs
Ability to use positive behavior reinforcement and de-escalation techniques
Support with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, feeding, and mobility assistance
Effective communication with nonverbal or minimally verbal children using tools, visuals, and gestures
Collaborate with families, therapists, and healthcare teams to support consistent care

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Prince Georges Community College

05-2025

Skills

Aspiration /seizure precaution
Ostomy, Wound care, sterile technique
Mechanical Ventilator Care
NG tube / G-Tube Care
Tracheostomy Care and suctioning

Foley care, Continuous bladder Irrigation
Telemetry monitoring and rhythm
IV Push and medication admin
Heparin Drip
Detailed assessment