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Afia Brobbey BSN,RN

Summary

Organized and detail oriented registered nurse experienced in advocating and caring for patients.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Detox

Texas Institute for Surgery
Dallas, TX
03.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Assess patients for risk of withdrawal symptoms and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Counsel individuals on recognizing triggers that could lead to relapse in order to prevent future substance abuse.
  • Perform physical assessments on patients to determine level of intoxication or drug overdose.

Registered Nurse, Pulmonary Telemetry Unit

Baylor Scott & White
Grapevine, TX
10.2023 - Current
  • Provide patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses such as COPD and CHF especially during exacerbation periods.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Assess and prepare patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.

Registered Nurse, Med Surg Tele Unit

White Rock Medical Center
Dallas, TX
03.2022 - 09.2023
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Floated to other units like the ER and surgical units to care for patients as census demands.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Complied with legal and safety requirements.
  • Updated EHRs throughout shifts with current, accurate information
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.

Registered Nurse, ICU

White Rock Medical Center
Dallas, TX
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provided care to a variety of complex medical and surgical patients.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Facilitated admission and discharge processes for ICU patients.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.

Nursing Assistant

University of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, OH
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Referenced patient care plan to feed, bathe, dress, take vital signs and promote other individualized care while maintaining patient comfort and dignity
  • Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior and reported developments to licensed nursing personnel
  • Helped patients achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Toledo
08.2021

Skills

  • EPIC, Cerner, CPSI and McKesson EHR trained
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS NIHSS certified
  • FEMA certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Detox

Texas Institute for Surgery
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Pulmonary Telemetry Unit

Baylor Scott & White
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Med Surg Tele Unit

White Rock Medical Center
03.2022 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse, ICU

White Rock Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2022

Nursing Assistant

University of Toledo Medical Center
05.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Toledo
Afia Brobbey BSN,RN