Gregory Albert Africa
Mesquite,Texas
Summary
Current registered nurse with almost 3 years of experience providing care to patients with various needs in a cardiothoracic floor. Possesses knowledge in understanding patient needs and sudden change in patient conditions through skills such as vital sign monitoring and patient assessment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiothoracic Registered Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Provided care to various needs including neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, orthopedic, and gastroenterological
- Administered and maintained medications through various ways including oral, IV, and drips (insulin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, ketamine, Velletri)
- Monitored patient’s EKG rhythm
- Communicated with staff and providers on care of plan and patient needs
- Provided and reinforced patient education to patients and family members
Monitor Tech
Baylor University Medical Center
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Monitored patients through telemetry monitors to detect changes in heart rhythm, rate, oxygen saturation, and battery status
- Notified of changes in telemetry monitors
- Trained new staff members in EKG interpretation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of North Texas
05.2018
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- Baylor Scott & White Unit Champion
- BLS/ACLS
- EKG Interpretation
- NIH/Stroke Scale
- Texas Board of Nursing, 1065623
Accomplishments
- Baylor Scott & White Graduate Winter Residency Cohort 2022
- Baylor Scott & White Serving Others Evidence Based Practice Award
Timeline
Cardiothoracic Registered Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Monitor Tech
Baylor University Medical Center
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Baylor Scott & White Unit Champion
- BLS/ACLS
- EKG Interpretation
- NIH/Stroke Scale
- Texas Board of Nursing, 1065623
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of North Texas
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