EVELYN ASARE
Fredericksburg,USA
Summary
Good social perceptiveness Excellent active listening Conscientious operation monitoring ability Excellent judgement and decision making skills. Good critical thinking skills Excellent service orientation Near Vision Ability Effective and Efficient Time Management Advanced operation and control capability Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, and standing, walking, or exercising. Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet. Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to the RN.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Fredericksburg, Virginia
02.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Nurse
BOWLING GREEN HEALTH AND REHAB
Bowling Green, Virginia
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Responsible for medication administration by following the six rights
- Evaluation of patients/residents using critical thinking and the nursing process
- Following infection control with standard precaution and per facility protocol
- Provides unique care for patients and families, listens and interacts with patients through therapeutic communication, and advocates for residents rightfully
- I have a positive aura about what I do and believe in the calling of being a nurse
- My passion is to give back to the community and I think nursing is one major way of giving back
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
LPN Charge Nurse
Bowling Green Health and Rehabilitation
Bowling Green, VA
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Responsible for maintaining patients and families recovery from acute illnesses by performing the following duties
- Quickly answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients
- Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
Clinical Technician
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria , VA
09.2016 - 05.2021
- Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis.
- Obtained precise information and measurement from patients.
- Followed key principles of asepsis to protect medical equipment from contamination during blood work.
- Supervised or instructed new technicians on laboratory protocols.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were stocked in clinical areas at all times.
- Provided assistance to medical professionals with various medical procedures including injections, wound care and dressing changes.
- Supported efficient operations by keeping supplies organized and stocked.
- IV start and blood draw as ordered by physicians, supervised by a RN.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
MOUNT VERNON NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
Alexandria, VA
10.2013 - 12.2017
- Seeks every opportunity to provide a unique care for every patient and family privilege to serve every time and every touch
- Turn and reposition bed bound patients everyone or two hours
- Answer patients call lights and responds to their needs
- Provide patients with activities of daily living
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
Academia Medical Institute
Columbus, OH08-2023
LPN - Practical Nursing
America School of Nursing And Allied Health.
Woodbridge ,Virginia 11-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing( Still Enrolled)
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Catheter change and preparation
- Medication administration
- Documentation procedures expert
- Quick problem solver
- Reliable transportation
- Infection control
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Patient relations
- Collecting vital signs
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Collecting specimens
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Tube Feeding
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Critical thinking
- Patient care planning
- Patient advocacy
- Compassionate care
- Procedure preparation
- Safety compliance
Certification
BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
BOWLING GREEN HEALTH AND REHAB
10.2024 - 03.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Bowling Green Health and Rehabilitation
02.2022 - 09.2024
Clinical Technician
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
09.2016 - 05.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
MOUNT VERNON NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
10.2013 - 12.2017
Diploma in Nursing -
Academia Medical Institute
LPN - Practical Nursing
America School of Nursing And Allied Health.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing( Still Enrolled)
Walden University