Lydia Boateng
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Experienced professional nurse with proven clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Focused on collaborating with teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for effective communication and critical thinking. Demonstrated expertise in Medical-surgical unit and other units while traveling, delivering high standards of care and patient satisfaction. Proficient in electronic medical records and collaborative practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
Travel Registered Nurse, Ortho-Spine Unit
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
10.2023 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
FNP-Student
Mount Saint Mary college
Newburgh, NY
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Assisted in assessing and evaluating patient health status by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
- Performed physical examinations and other diagnostic procedures such as lab tests and imaging studies.
- Provided primary care services to patients of all ages including preventive healthcare, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Developed individualized patient plans based on assessment findings, established goals, and anticipated outcomes.
- Counseled patients regarding lifestyle modifications related to nutrition, exercise, stress management.
- Documented patient encounters using electronic medical records systems according to standards of practice.
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2018 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Enhanced patient safety by addressing heart arrhythmias and collaborating with physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville College
Buffalo, NY05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY At Binghamton
Binghamton, NY05-2012
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation
- Diabetes management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- EMR / EHR
- Professionalism
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Registered Nurse (RN) - State Boarding of Nursing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Akan-Twi
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, Ortho-Spine Unit
Albany Medical Center Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
FNP-Student
Mount Saint Mary college
12.2020 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Registered Nurse (RN) - State Boarding of Nursing
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Mount Saint Mary College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY At Binghamton
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