Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Matilda Sikapa

Newark,New Jersey

Summary

Newly graduated Registered Nurse seeking opportunity to join healthcare team and apply knowledge and passion for healthcare in a dedicated and compassionate manner.

I bring a fresh perspective, enthusiasm, and strong foundation in nursing principles and practices. Rigorous clinical training and coursework have honed excellent patient skills and continually growing both personally and professionally as Registered nurse:

  • Adaptable and eager to learn new skills, with a strong team-oriented approach.
  • Committed to delivering detailed, safe, and high-quality nursing care through comprehensive assessments.
  • Adeptness in engaging with people from a broad range of economic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Excellent organizational abilities, capable of managing several tasks at once without compromising quality.
  • Proactive, critical thinker skilled at thriving in high-pressure situations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Arc of Morris

06.2020 - Current
  • Monitoring patient’s safety
  • Maintained homelike environment for people with intellectual disabilities.
  • Protected and promoted resident rights and assisted the person to maintain independence.
  • Turn and change beds.
  • Ensured the safety and well-being of the consumers is maintained.
  • Protected and promoted resident rights and assisted the person to maintain independence.
  • Assisted patients with personal care in accordance with established care plan
  • Managed supply inventory and supply requisitions
  • Assess vital signs, transport patient to medical appointments
  • Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager.

Caregiver, Special Needs

Sunrise Senior Living
Chatham, New Jersey
09.2014 - 09.2016
  • Maintained homelike environment for senior citizens.
  • Assisted patients one to one to complete daily activities
  • Protected and promoted resident rights and assisted the person to maintain independence
  • Measured and recorded patient's fluid intake and output
  • Managed supply inventory and supply requisitions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Chamberlain University
New Jersey
05-2024

Associate of Science -

Essex County College
Newark, New Jersey
06-2018

HHA certification -

Home Health Aide
Newark, New Jersey
01.2013

Bachelor of Science -

University of Ghana
Legon
09-2009

High School Diploma -

Ghana National College
Cape Coast, West Africa-Ghana
01-2004

Skills

St Peter's University Hospital Medical- Surgical - Adult Health

Mountainside Medical Center Labor and Delivery - Maternity

Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark Critical Care - Complex

Ocean Medical Center in Brick Medical Surgical - Capstone

Assisted patients to perform ADLs including feeding and ambulating patients to ensure effective recovery

Ensured client safety at all times

Performed admission assessments and educated patients on post-operative care

Performed postpartum and newborn assessments/ care

Administered PO, Sub Q, and IV medications using the right of medication administration

Performed wound care and dressing change using sterile technique

Certification

  • American Heart Association: Basic Life Support, BLS CPR certified

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Arc of Morris

06.2020 - Current

Caregiver, Special Needs

Sunrise Senior Living
09.2014 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science -

Essex County College

HHA certification -

Home Health Aide

Bachelor of Science -

University of Ghana

High School Diploma -

Ghana National College
Matilda Sikapa