Irene Afoakwah
300 Chapel Ridge Dr ,AR
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
BrookeGrove Retirement Village
Maryland
09.2025 - 12.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs effectively.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding treatment plans and health management.
Registered Nurse- Med Surg Unit
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring, Maryland
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Registered Nurse
FutureCare Charles Village
Baltimore, Maryland
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked successfully with diverse coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
In-Home Caregiver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Rockville MD, MD
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
Receptionist Clerk
Red Roof Inn Hotel
Laurel MD, MD
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Pulled and organized requested documentation.
- Worked with office manager to attain operational goals.
- Reviewed and efficiently processed files each day in busy environment.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Science - Nursing Practice
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD12 2024
Skills
First Aid and CPR
Records Management
Patient Progress Documentation
Employee evaluation
Patient discharge
Home care
Care planning
Critical thinking
Electronic medical records
Patient assessment
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Quality improvement
Lab result interpretation
Patient education and counseling
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Patient care
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
Clinical Experience
- Fundamentals, Concepts 1- Howard General County Hospital
- Obstetrical Nursing- Howard General County Hospital
- Mental Health-Sheppard Pratt Towson Campus
- Medstar Hospital in Baltimore- Student Nurse Extern in the Emergency Room
REFERENCES
Stephen Frank Nyann- Supervisor of Red Roof Inn
sfnyann97@gmail.com
Mindi Fannoney- Supervisor of Comfort Keepers-240-523-8976
Education and Training
true
Certification
BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
BrookeGrove Retirement Village
09.2025 - 12.2026
Registered Nurse- Med Surg Unit
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
03.2025 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
FutureCare Charles Village
02.2025 - 04.2025
In-Home Caregiver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
10.2021 - 05.2023
Receptionist Clerk
Red Roof Inn Hotel
08.2019 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
The Community College of Baltimore County
Bachelor of Science -
Western Governors University