Ellen Asomani-Nyarko
Katy,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination within fast-paced environments. Maintain calm under pressure and handle challenging patients and high-stress situations competently. Maintain strong relationships with patients and families by consistently communicating empathically, exhibiting a respectful attitude, and providing excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU & Med/Surg Unit
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2018 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Coordinated patients' tests and treatments with other hospital departments.
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
- Led asuccessful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Admissions RN
Emmason Pediatric & Family Clinic
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Conduct virtual patient assessments using telehealth technology to evaluate patients' symptoms, health history, and vital signs to determine the best course of treatment.
- Provide patient education by communicating with patients via phone, email, or video conferencing to explain their diagnosis, treatment options, and medication regimens. I also educate patients on how to manage their symptoms and prevent future health problems.
- Monitor patient progress using remote monitoring tools to track patients' vital signs, symptoms, and medication adherence. I also communicate with patients regularly to assess their progress and adjust their treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers by working closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure that patients receive the best possible treatment.
- Document patient information by keeping detailed records of patient assessments, treatment plans, and communication with patients and healthcare providers. This documentation helps to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and that healthcare providers have access to accurate and up-to-date information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kindred Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Assessing patients and providing necessary and prescribed treatments for stabilization
- Demonstrating respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
- Documenting nursing care while observing joint commission requirements to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team
- Providing exceptional, compassionate care and treatment options for our critically ill patients resulting in excellent outcomes
- Supervising other care team members such as nursing assistants, transport teams to obtain a quality of care
- Developing strategic plans to advance standards on the unit, resulting in improved patient care and outcomes
- Executing orders from MD such as lab draws, blood culture, type, and cross, etc
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines in all areas of work.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Langston University
Langston, OK01.2015
Skills
- Nursing
- Patient Care
- Medical Surgical
- Critical Care
- Home Health
- Hospital
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Patient Education
- Triage
- Vital Signs
- Documentation Review
- Case Management
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Supervising Experience
- Medical Records
- Nurse Management
- Phlebotomy
- Experience Administering Injections and Venipuncture
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Pain Management Techniques
- Patient Admission
- Management
- Employee Orientation
- Managed Care
- Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- English
Accomplishments
- Identification of common acute and chronic pediatric and adults abnormal health conditions
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Acquired an understanding of common acute and chronic geriatric abnormal health conditions
- Experience using different EMR charting software.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Certification
- CPR Certification - American Heart Association Jun 2014 – Present
- ACLS Certification - American Heart Association Jan 2017 - Present
Timeline
Admissions RN
Emmason Pediatric & Family Clinic
08.2020 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU & Med/Surg Unit
Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kindred Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Houston Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Langston University
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