Roger Ayissi
Beltsville,Maryland
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare professional, adept in patient education and direct patient care. Leveraged strong patient management and safety protocols, enhancing care quality. Excelled in multidisciplinary collaboration, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and fostering patient-family relationships, demonstrating exceptional care planning and empathetic communication. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 15+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Knowledgeable about community care and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- 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.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Infection Preventionist
MFA Medial Group
07.2011 - 04.2024
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
ER Registered Nurse
University of Maryland, Baltimore
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Increased efficiency within the triage system by prioritizing cases based on severity levels.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
Care Manager
AmeriHealth Caritas DC
08.2015 - 01.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
- Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and compassionate communication techniques.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary by assessing risk levels promptly addressing safety concerns collaboratively with the treatment team.
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
Education
MBA - Health Administration
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05.2008
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
ER Registered Nurse
University of Maryland, Baltimore
02.2020 - 03.2023
Care Manager
AmeriHealth Caritas DC
08.2015 - 01.2023
Infection Preventionist
MFA Medial Group
07.2011 - 04.2024
MBA - Health Administration
Ashworth College
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Excelsior College
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