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ANITA ASANTE
Registered Nurse
Athens,PA
Summary
Hardworking and reliable registered nurse, goal-oriented, possesses a good interpersonal skills, and works well in a team. Offering comprehensive and compassionate nursing care. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety
- Communicated patient progress and issues with families, physicians and other agencies
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes
- Partnered with interdisciplinary team to assess patient goals and establish treatment plans
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2019
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
(ROTATION NURSE) NLRN
Kaneshie Polyclinic
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications
- Arranged placement of new patient admissions and transfers according to clinical standards and guidelines
- Supervised and upheld cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs
- Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University
Accra, Ghana06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nursing & Midwifery Training School
Korle-Bu, Accra08.2010
Skills
Interpersonal Skills:
Communication Skills
Teamwork skills
Professionalism
Empathy
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Board-Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse. July, 2022
- Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania, License number RN 718831
- Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, License number RN 954119
- Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia, License number RN 0001325116
Activities
- Member, Alumni Association- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- American Nursing Association- Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
Interests
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
08.2019 - Current
REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2019
(ROTATION NURSE) NLRN
Kaneshie Polyclinic
04.2011 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nursing & Midwifery Training School