JOSEPH AFREH
Las Vegas
Summary
Highly motivated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care, medical-surgical nursing, rehabilitation nursing, and home health services. Strong clinical judgment, leadership skills, and ability to work independently in fast-paced healthcare environments. Experienced in patient assessments, care coordination, wound care, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse / Charge Nurse
Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center
Nellis AFB, NV
06.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented ICU policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
- Provided direct patient care in a critical care environment.
- Coordinated daily ICU operations including admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with staffing coordination and supported nursing personnel during shifts.
- Facilitated communication among interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Conducted rounds with physicians to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Brooke Army Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
11.2015 - 06.2018
- Assessed patients for medical conditions and communicated changes to physicians promptly.
- Administered medications, IV fluids, blood transfusions, and physician-ordered treatments.
- Educated patients on disease processes, medications, diet, and lifestyle modifications.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement, and irrigation.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses to treatment interventions.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, IL
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Developed individualized care plans addressing physical, psychological, and social needs.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed wound care treatments and monitored healing progression.
- Monitored neurological status, pain levels, and patient recovery progress.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Rush University
05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Ghana
05.2005
Certificate in Professional Military Leadership -
United States Air Force Officer Training School
Montgomery, AL07.2019
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Home Health Services
- Patient Assessments
- Wound Care Management
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Emergency Interventions
- Leadership & Staff Coordination
- Care Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Time Management
- Delegation & Team Collaboration
Certification
- Certificate in Professional Military Leadership
- July 2019
Timeline
ICU Nurse / Charge Nurse
Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Brooke Army Medical Center
11.2015 - 06.2018
Rehabilitation Nurse
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
09.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Ghana
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Rush University
Certificate in Professional Military Leadership -
United States Air Force Officer Training School