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Juliana Kuffour

Albany,NY

Summary

Nurse with 5 years of experience in patient care, staff supervision, and operations. Proficient in multitasking and prioritizing patient needs. Expertise in medical-surgical and behavioral health specialties.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

NYP Hospital
02.2023 - Current
  • Administered emergency care to over 240 critical patients, ensuring prompt treatment and stabilization.
  • Collaborated with teams to create and implement patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and medical history, identifying changes and initiating interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment options and preventive care strategies.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures like central line insertions and intubations, ensuring accuracy.
  • Streamlined operations by efficiently triaging patients based on condition severity.

Travel RN, Mental Health

Jogan Health-Oregon State Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided exceptional patient care from treatment start to finish.
  • Administered medications to 25 patients in 150-bed facility and adjusted care plans with healthcare teams.
  • Identified behaviors needing intervention and coordinated with qualified personnel for assistance.
  • Evaluated patient healthcare needs and connected them to optimal providers.
  • Educated patients on lifestyle changes to significantly reduce symptom recurrence.
  • Utilized de-escalation techniques to enhance patient cooperation.

RN Supervisor

United Methodist Homes
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Managed 8 critical incident reports daily, implementing procedural improvements.
  • Provided care for 20-40 bed unit, stabilizing patients and determining next steps.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and coordinate treatment plans.
  • Executed medication administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with medications to maintain accurate records.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating preferences, verifying interventions met goals, and identifying insurance limitations.
  • Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatment during changing conditions.

RN, Medical-Surgical

Lourdes Memorial Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2020
  • Enhanced care outcomes through patient education and guidance.
  • Coordinated care for 6-8 patients per shift from OR, ER, CDU, ICU.
  • Assessed patients using evaluation techniques like IV therapy and wound care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications and monitored responses with healthcare teams for care plan adjustments.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and monitored vitals while orienting patients to unit.
  • Handled caseload of 8 patients with bedside care, treatments, and IV therapy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL
05-2019

Skills

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    EMR / EHR

  • P>Strong clinical judgment

  • P>Intravenous therapy

  • P>Medication Administration

  • P>Patient Assessment

Personal Information

Title: Registered Nurse

Timeline

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

NYP Hospital
02.2023 - Current

Travel RN, Mental Health

Jogan Health-Oregon State Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2022

RN Supervisor

United Methodist Homes
01.2020 - 09.2021

RN, Medical-Surgical

Lourdes Memorial Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing