MAVIS AKYEM
El Paso,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Also I’m can Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
American in Home Care
02.2019 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Implemented effective infection control measures within the home setting, reducing risk of illness transmission among family members.
- Managed patient medical records accurately and confidentially, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2019 - 06.2024
- As a nurse at the rehabilitation hospital, I assist patients to recover and regain independence in order to function well following an injury, disability or illness through educate and assist them to live and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries
- I also provide post op care including but not limited to wound care, manage wound vac, enteral feeding, peg tube care and administer medications, transfused blood, draw blood from central and picc line under aseptic technique
- I also assess patients and develop nursing plan of care to meet individual patient medical needs and collaborate extensively with therapist and physicians about their prognosis and treatment plan.
- Managed complex wound care cases, utilizing advanced dressing techniques to promote timely healing while preventing complications such as infection or skin breakdowns.
- Enhanced the quality of patient care through effective communication with interdisciplinary team members.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- As a Rehabilitation Nurse, I get a chance to take care of our LVAD patients. Monitor their vital signs and report any abnormalities to the physician in a timely manner.
Clinical Technician
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
03.2014 - 11.2018
- Work as clinical technician for 4 years in ICU, performed duties which included inserting intravenous catheter, Foleys, checking blood glucose check
- Perform EKG, Scan patients' bladder, check vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration and Blood pressure) Report abnormal findings to RN in a timely manner.
- Making sure my patients are safe and their needs are addressed at all time.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Registered Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
04.2008 - 10.2012
- As a Registered nurse, I provided hands- on care to patients by administering medications, managing intravenous line, observing and monitoring patients' conditions, maintaining records and communicating findings to doctors
- I worked in Operating room as an OR nurse where some of my duties were to assess patients before surgery, ensure that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, keep the operating room sterilized, position the patient on operating table, pass medical instruments to the surgeons during operation, monitor patient's vital signs, and evaluate postoperative patients
- I also worked in obstetrics and Gynecology department
- Some of my duties included providing pregnancy care by monitoring the health of the mother to be and her unborn baby, I also provided education, counseling and prenatal care individualized to each woman
- Assisted during labor and delivery
- I also provided follow up care for mom and baby after delivery including advice on issues such as breastfeeding, family planning etc
- Again, I also assessed patients and come out with an individualized plan of care to meet patients' needs.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Kumasi Nurses and Midwifery Training College
Kumasi, GhanaSkills
- Computer literacy, communication skills, good team member, compassion and empathetic, Attention to details, adaptability and desire to learn
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Documentation and Charting
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Patient Assessment
- Intravenous therapy
- Diabetes management
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient Evaluation
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient Monitoring
- Removing sutures
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Lab result interpretation
- LVAD certified
Certification
- Florida RN License, 05/16/2024 - 07/31/2026
- Basic life Support (BLS) by AHA, 01/04/2024-01/04/2026
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- I’m an LVAD Certified- monitor patient blood pressure using a Doppler and stethoscope, also do daily dressing to prevent infection.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
American in Home Care
02.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2019 - 06.2024
Clinical Technician
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
03.2014 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
04.2008 - 10.2012
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Kumasi Nurses and Midwifery Training College
- Florida RN License, 05/16/2024 - 07/31/2026
- Basic life Support (BLS) by AHA, 01/04/2024-01/04/2026
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