Laurencia Tawiah
Dumfries,VA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a proven track record of efficient task completion. Proficient in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Strong communication skills, excels in high-stress environments, and thrives in team settings. Known for exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, teamwork, and active listening.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal/Adult Family Medicine Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2018 - Current
- Administer medications for procedural sedation; monitored and recovered patients undergoing procedural sedation.
- Responded to life-threatening emergency situations using Advanced Cardiac Life Support and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support protocols and algorithms.
- Administered all prescribed medications and treatments, using all routes of administration.
- Performed or assisted with patient procedures and performed therapeutic interventions for a variety of conditions, including set up, and post procedure recovery/education.
- Assessed, planed, implemented patient/family teaching to promote compliance with medical regimen and improved patient outcomes.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Dominion Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Engaged in sessions with multiple disciplines to improve patient care approaches.
- Collaborated with mental health specialists to maintain quality standards in patient care.
- Performed psychosocial assessments, including histories and physicals.
- Designed discharge procedures featuring timely consultations with mental health specialists.
- Educated patients and families about medication use.
- Kept patient records up-to-date following facility guidelines.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided high-quality nursing care to patients on a 38-bed unit; including pre-and post-cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablation, pacemaker insertion, coronary artery bypass, aortic and mitral valve surgeries, heart failure, and various stages of acute coronary syndrome.
- S/P stroke patient, blood transfusions, Heparin drips, Lasix drips, and Using Glucometer, Peg tubes, chest tubes.
- Monitored patients conditions, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2017 - 03.2018
- RN Supervisor night shift- Took charge of the facility at night, served as the resource nurse, assessed patients with change of condition, performed 24hrs order checks, reviewed plan of care and communicated with physicians, and ER staff during emergencies.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Communicated with physicians and families about patient change in condition.
- Assessed patients when there was a change in condition and served as a resource nurse.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Reported directly to the Nursing Team Leader - Urgent Care & Clinical Decision Unit and was responsible for providing professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.
- Helped physicians and staff in coordinating patient care and functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physician.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with the nursing standards.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Global Health College
Alexandria, VA10.2015
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Works well under pressure
- Decision-making ability
- Ability to work independently
- Patient care planning
- Emergency Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- Registered Nurse Virginia License #0001268996
- LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Virginia License #0002076400
Languages
Akan, GA
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Dominion Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2024
Internal/Adult Family Medicine Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
06.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2017 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2016 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Global Health College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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