Marilyn Akyea
Raleigh,USA
Summary
Well-qualified Nurse Practitioner with 19 years of solid nursing background and advanced training in Adult-Gerontology and veterans’ health. Motivated and passionate about patient health and preventive health care. Quickly adjust to new systems.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Providers (Logistic Health Incorporated)
04.2021 - Current
- Veteran Affairs Medical Examiner
- Provide medical examinations to Veterans and Servicemembers as requested under the Military Medical Disability Examination Program
- Obtain essential information from veteran and veteran’s records and provide a high-quality report to support each diagnosed disability within a timely manner.
- Evaluate, perform diagnostic procedures, interpret and diagnose system conditions for claim adjudication.
Charge Registered Nurse
Duke University Health Care System (CT-SDU)
09.2009 - 04.2021
- Kept unit operating efficiently by creating a safe working environment, delegating assignments, serving as a resource and maintaining patient census above 95%.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team with abilities in assessment, planning, and implementation of healthcare goals.
- Advocated for patient needs with a balanced approach incorporating evidence-based practices, outcome targets, and current unit capacities.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff to provide cost-effective and excellent care to cardiothoracic populations with various acute and chronic conditions including LVAD and transplant patients.
- Improved patient recovery by educating patients and caregiver's on proper at-home care and treatment regimens.
- Contributed to new staff growth as a preceptor, mentor and facilitator in annual mock code and skills blitz.
- Regularly trained staff and perform monthly pain audits to help the unit achieve a pain goal of 90% or above per the Joint Commission.
Registered Nurse
Duke University Healthcare System (CT-ICU)
09.2009 - 12.2019
- Cross-trained to cardiothoracic ICU and treated critical and unstable patients.
- Provided evidenced-based and high-quality care to stabilize cardio-thoracic patients from the Operating Room.
- Monitored patients hemodynamically for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis, shock, arrhythmias, and implemented appropriate interventions alongside a multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborated with team during procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Kindred Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2005 - 11.2007
- Coordinated patient admissions and transfers to and from the hospital.
- Minimized risk of medical errors with timely and accurate chart updates.
- Helped patients feel comfortable and at ease with treatments and care using culturally-appropriate strategies.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns.
Registered Nurse
Trace Rehabilitation Center
04.2005 - 06.2005
- Adapted care plans based on changing patient conditions and laboratory test results.
Nurse’s Aide
Trace Rehabilitation Center
02.2005 - 04.2005
- Completed specific nursing and patient care assignments under the direct supervision of registered nurses.
Registered Nurse
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
02.2003 - 08.2004
- Utilized nursing process to achieve desired goals for general surgical patients.
Registered Nurse
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital/ Accra Psychiatry Hospital/ Adabraka Polyclinic
02.2002 - 01.2003
- Staff nurse rotation
- Career Note: No work history between October 2004 and February 2005. I migrated from Ghana to the United States of America.
Education
Doctor of Nursing-DNP - undefined
Duke University School of Nursing
Durham, North Carolina12.2020
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program, Veterans Affair Nursing Academic Partnership for Graduate Education (VANAP)
Duke University School of Nursing
Durham, North Carolina12.2018
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Illinois, USA06.2012
Diploma - undefined
Nurses Training College
Korle, Ghana03.2002
Skills
- Teamwork
- Care coordination
- Analytical skills
- Great leadership skills
- Strong Communication skills
- Exhibit patience under stress
- Core competencies
Affiliations
- America Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- America Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Certification
- Registered Nurse- North Carolina
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP-BC
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
INTERESTS
Volunteered at a health awareness program at Upper Room Christian Church- 2009, Organized health fair at Royalhouse Chapel, Cary- 2019
Section name
Keyword: Nurse practitioner, NP, APRN, Assess, Order, Prescribe, Interpret, Diagnose, Treat, Evaluate, Manage, Document, Data collection, Assist, Intervene.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Matrix Providers (Logistic Health Incorporated)
04.2021 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Duke University Health Care System (CT-SDU)
09.2009 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Duke University Healthcare System (CT-ICU)
09.2009 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Kindred Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2005 - 11.2007
Registered Nurse
Trace Rehabilitation Center
04.2005 - 06.2005
Nurse’s Aide
Trace Rehabilitation Center
02.2005 - 04.2005
Registered Nurse
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
02.2003 - 08.2004
Registered Nurse
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital/ Accra Psychiatry Hospital/ Adabraka Polyclinic
02.2002 - 01.2003
Doctor of Nursing-DNP - undefined
Duke University School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program, Veterans Affair Nursing Academic Partnership for Graduate Education (VANAP)
Duke University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Diploma - undefined
Nurses Training College