Ivy Akrofi
Mountainside Hospital
Rahway,NJ
15
years of professional experience
Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
+ Basic Life Support- Present
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
5 Years- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Unit Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize workforce efficiency and meet patient care needs.
- Trained new team members on protocols and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for training and development opportunities.
- Led initiatives to foster a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and staff engagement.
- Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by enforcing strict adherence to protocols, guidelines, and infection control measures.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse
4 Months- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Registered Nurse
10 Months- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
11 Months- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
8 Years 9 Months- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Staff Supervision
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Acute Care Expertise
Infection Control Measures
Wound care
Medication administration
Vital signs monitoring
Physical assessment
Clinical judgment
Care planning
Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
Catheter care
ADL assistance
Patient education
Pressure ulcer prevention
Quality improvement
Discharge planning
Emergency response
Telemetry monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Continuing education
Oxygen therapy
Blood transfusion
Nursing workflow management
Nursing intervention
Intravenous therapy
Medication and IV administration
Infection control
Patient and family advocacy
Certified in CPR/AED
Pre-and Post-operative care
Objective
To secure a position as an RN, BSN in a medical facility that promotes dignity and respect for all patients and provides excellent patient care.
Timeline
Unit Manager
Complete Care
01.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Mountainside Hospital
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute
05.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Registered Nurse
Alaris
10.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Registered Nurse
Andover Subacute And Rehab Center
09.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Andover Subacute And Rehabilitation Center 1
09.2011 - 06.2020Read More
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Trinitas School of Nursing
Associate of Science from Nursing
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