Karthia Baffoe
Stafford
Summary
A passionate Rehab Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Inova Health System, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based care and comprehensive patient education. Expert in medication administration and adept at fostering team collaboration. Significantly reduced patient falls by implementing innovative prevention strategies, demonstrating a commitment to safety and quality improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Inova Health System
08.2019 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels, safety and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Bradford Oaks
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Wellness Nurse (LPN)
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2008 - 10.2018
- Championed the integration of alternative therapies into traditional care plans, broadening treatment options for patients seeking holistic wellness solutions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction scores through effective communication and empathetic nursing care.
- Promoted wellness initiatives within the community, leading workshops on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and self-care techniques.
- Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.
- Evaluated the unique needs of geriatric patients and tailored nursing interventions accordingly, maximizing quality of life and overall wellbeing.
- Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon his or her health needs.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Global Health College
Alexandria, VA09-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems (eg, Epic,
- Infection Control & Safety Protocols
- Team Collaboration & Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Patient Education & Advocacy
- Documentation and charting
- Family education
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Inova Health System
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bradford Oaks
02.2019 - 03.2021
Wellness Nurse (LPN)
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2008 - 10.2018
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Global Health College
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