Lovia Owusu
Woburn,MA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Winchester Hospital, showcasing expertise in medication and IV administration alongside a deep commitment to providing compassionate patient care. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and emotional intelligence, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in leading teams and training new staff, embodying a results-driven approach with a focus on achieving high-quality healthcare outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Winchester Hospital
41 Highland Avenue, Winchester
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Health With Heart
Sandton, Johannesburg- South Africa
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Covid screening
- Patient assessment
- Drug screen test and urinalysis
- Influenza administration
- Administration of IM injection and IV therapy
- Responding to emergencies
- Phlebotomy
Registered Nurse
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Nursing ventilated patients
- Administration of medications and blood products
- Being part and contributing to MDT ward rounds
- Ordering of equipment - stock, medication and scheduled drugs
- Orienting new nursing students
- Ensuring adherence to infection control protocol
Education
Bachelor Degree In Nursing - Nursing
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa12.2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Chart updating
- EMR / EHR
- Chest pain management
- HIPAA Education
- Emotional Intelligence
- Long-Term Care
- Feeding pumps understanding
Languages
Xhosa
Native or Bilingual
Twi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Winchester Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Health With Heart
01.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor Degree In Nursing - Nursing
University of The Witwatersrand