Esther Pokuaa Adu
Mishawaka,IN
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. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Recently completed robust FNP program and ready to embark on my journey as a nurse practitioner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Indiana
09.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
American Senior Communities
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registed Nurse: Progressive Care Unit
Elkhart General Hospital
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Inpatient unit on PCU floor working predominantly with cardiac and stroke patients. Perform EKG, responded to Code Blues as a documenter, preoperative preparation for cardiac surgeries and interventions. Monitoring and caring for the patient with postoperative open heart, cardiac stents, pacemaker, TAVR, thoracotomy, lobectomy, and VAD. My duties are to also measure cardiac strips and work closely with the telemetry room as well as following the protocol for administering cardiac medications. Another essential part of my job is to think critically, communicating efficiently and educating patients and their families during hospital stays and discharge.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goshen College
Goshen05.2017
No Degree - Nursing
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN12.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Wound Care
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Assessment
- Documentation and Charting
- IV setup
- Care Planning
- Performing EKGs
- Emergency Response
- Removing sutures
Certification
FNP- F03240658
Active: 03/20/2024 Expire: 03/19/2029
Registered Nurse, Indiana 28237426A October 30,2025
Advanced Cardiac Life Support November 30,2024
Basic Life Support November 30,2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Indiana
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
American Senior Communities
05.2020 - 10.2020
Registed Nurse: Progressive Care Unit
Elkhart General Hospital
07.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goshen College
No Degree - Nursing
Indiana University South Bend
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