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Certification
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Clinical Experience
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Francisca Tagoe

East Orange,NJ

Summary

Experienced Nurse with excellent patient care and leadership skills, keen observation, communication, and intervention skills, able to adapt easily to changes in environment and work schedule, ready to learn new skills and career advancement.

Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable team player with strong adaptability and excellent communication skills.

Experienced with patient care management, delivering compassionate and efficient nursing services. Utilizes critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in fast-paced environments. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

University Hospital
02.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.

Unit Manager (A wing and Alcoeur Units)

Complete Care Summit Ridge Center
04.2018 - Current
  • Provide supervision, train, and oversee LPNs and CNAs
  • Responsible for patient intake, medication administration, and assessment. Documentation and oversight of residents' care
  • Wound Care
  • Track care
  • IV Administration
  • Tube feeding
  • Administration of blood and blood products
  • Administration of high-alert medication (Heparin drips)
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
  • Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
  • Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care plans.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sinai Center for Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Alaris Health
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Took and documented vital and glucose levels
  • Assisted residents with ADLs, ambulation, and meals

Education

MN MSN, RN - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
07-2026

NJ Licensed RN - undefined

Lincoln Technical Institute
Paramus, NJ
03.2024

MN BSN, RN - undefined

Cappella University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2024

NJ AAS, RN - undefined

Eastwick College
Ramsey, NJ
01.2022

NJ Licensed LPN - undefined

C&C Nurse Aide Training
03.2018

Skills

  • Administer Medications
  • Vital signs
  • Wound care
  • Record and report
  • Injections (PPD, Insulin, IM)
  • Monitor IV
  • Tracheostomy care/suction
  • Administer Nebulizer
  • Colostomy Care
  • Bolus Feeding
  • G-tube Feeding
  • Administer blood and blood products
  • Administer high-alert IV medications (heparin)
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient safety
  • Patient education
  • Patient care
  • Care planning
  • Medication administration
  • Family education
  • Specimen collection
  • Skill development
  • Surgical nursing
  • Vaccine administration
  • Health promotion
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Rehabilitation nursing
  • Wound care management
  • Patient care assessment
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • NJ RN Licensed 12/2022
  • AHS CPR BLS Certified 6/2025
  • ACLS Certified 6/2025

Languages

English
Full Professional

Clinical Experience

  • Geriatric Nursing-Allendale Community, Allendale, NJ
  • Medical Surgical Nursing-Care One Specialty Care, Emerson, NJ
  • Mental Health Nursing-East Orange General Hospital, East Orange, NJ
  • Performed total patient assessment, including neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory care
  • Gastrointestinal, genitourinary, IV site/line, surgical/trauma wound, tracheotomy, urinary catheters, NC tubes, G tubes, chest tubes, and ostomies
  • Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures, discharge instructions, and reminded families and patients to honor follow-up visits within two weeks of discharge.
  • Worked effectively with an interdisciplinary team and performed accurate charting procedures

Timeline

Staff Nurse

University Hospital
02.2022 - Current

Unit Manager (A wing and Alcoeur Units)

Complete Care Summit Ridge Center
04.2018 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sinai Center for Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 03.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Alaris Health
06.2017 - 08.2017

NJ Licensed RN - undefined

Lincoln Technical Institute

MN BSN, RN - undefined

Cappella University

NJ AAS, RN - undefined

Eastwick College

NJ Licensed LPN - undefined

C&C Nurse Aide Training

MN MSN, RN - Nursing

Capella University