BRIGHT ADJEI-KONTOR
Bronx,NY
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
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR
Split Rock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Bronx, NY.
12.2021 - Current
- Provide a critical link between management and clinical care
- Overseeing patient-care operations
- Assigning and monitoring staff nurses
- Identifying and implementing quality improvements
- Training nurses who are new to the profession or the facility by providing clear directions
- Ensuring that all shifts are fully staffed for optimal patient safety
- Establishing and maintaining the safety of staff and patients
- Disciplining staff members when necessary, using positive techniques that emphasize retraining and reteaching rather than punishment and embarrassment
- Meeting with other nurses, patients, family members and doctors to discuss individual cases and communicate issues.
REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR
Adira Rehabilitation and Nursing Home
Yonkers, NY.
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provide a critical link between management and clinical care
- Overseeing patient-care operations
- Assigning and monitoring staff nurses
- Identifying and implementing quality improvements
- Training nurses who are new to the profession or the facility by providing clear directions
- Ensuring that all shifts are fully staffed for optimal patient safety
- Establishing and maintaining the safety of staff and patients
- Disciplining staff members when necessary, using positive techniques that emphasize retraining and reteaching rather than punishment and embarrassment
- Meeting with other nurses, patients, family members and doctors to discuss individual cases and communicate issues.
NURSE
ICU, 37 Military Hospital
Accra, Ghana
05.2014 - 03.2019
- Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications
- Provided training and supervision to new nurses and students nurses-member staff in unit.
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST, La General Hospital
, Ghana
05.2014 - 03.2019
- Administered recovery medications and fluids to help patients transition off anesthesia
- Employed techniques such as pharmacological support and mechanical ventilation during different outpatient and inpatient procedures
- Screened and interviewed patients prior to administering anesthetics to identify and document any concerns
- Delivered emergency care such as positive airway management, cardiac support and medical interventions
- Observed responses such as pulse and blood pressure to preemptively identify and address issues
- Calculated correct dosages of anesthetics based on factors such as patient body type, sex and weight
- Conducted local, regional and general anesthesia procedures for minor, major, elective and emergencies procedures
- Supported the work of anesthesiologists, assessed patients and completed safety checks
- Followed up with post-anesthesia patients to ask about surgical experiences and check on
- Responses to drugs
- Documented patient all procedures in patients’ charts
- Administered anesthetics before surgery and monitored effects prior, during and after surgery.
CLINCIL NURSE MANAGER
The Community Hospitals, Kukurantumi
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Advocated for establishment of healthier lifestyle practices to achieve optimal wellness
- Delivered activities that provided cognitive stimulation and entertainment
- Monitored clients progress to report necessary changes
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service
- Maintained updated nursing knowledge through In-Service education and conferences
- Sort out job applications and conduct interview to hire new RN and Nurse assistants
- Prepares monthly report on nursing activities and report on communicable diseases
- Takes stock and ensure that nursing units have enough items to work with.
REGISTERED NURSE
La General Hospital
Accra, Ghana
04.2009 - 05.2012
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at home care
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Meet training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient status
- Trained new RN and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, ILBachelor - Health Service Administration
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana07.2014
Advanced Diploma - Nurse Anesthesia
37 Nurse Anesthesia School
Accra, Ghana04.2014
Associate Degree - Nursing
Nursing Training College | Korle
Korle-Bu, Accra. Ghana08.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, EMR
- Nursing Staff Management
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Care Assignment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Scheduling and Planning
- Policy Updates
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Department Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Policy and Program Development
- Medical Emergency Triage
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
Certified Registered Anesthetist
Registered Nurse.
Affiliations
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Ghana Certified Registered Anesthetist
Association of Health Service Administrators
Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association.
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR
Split Rock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
12.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR
Adira Rehabilitation and Nursing Home
01.2021 - 12.2021
CLINCIL NURSE MANAGER
The Community Hospitals, Kukurantumi
03.2017 - 02.2019
NURSE
ICU, 37 Military Hospital
05.2014 - 03.2019
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST, La General Hospital
05.2014 - 03.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
La General Hospital
04.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor - Health Service Administration
University of Ghana
Advanced Diploma - Nurse Anesthesia
37 Nurse Anesthesia School
Associate Degree - Nursing
Nursing Training College | Korle
Certified Registered Anesthetist
Registered Nurse.
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