Nana Korsah, BSN, RN
Dayton,MN
Summary
Compassionate and patient-centered Registered Nurse with 3+ years of RN experience in transitional care settings (TCU), medical-surgical, and memory care. Skilled in rapid patient assessment, post-acute rehabilitation, and multi-disciplinary care coordination. Proven ability to manage high acuity transitions, prevent readmissions, and deliver patient-centered care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT(TCU), MEMORY CARE-RN
Sholom Home West
St Louis Park, MN
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments safely, monitoring therapeutic responses and adverse effects to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Delivered safe, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to support recovery from acute illnesses, surgeries, and complex medical conditions.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, therapists, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Educated and supported patients and families throughout recovery and transition-of-care to enhance understanding and coping strategies.
- Support patients experiencing anxiety, adjustment challenges, confusion, behavioral changes, and other emotional or psychosocial needs associated with illness and hospitalization.
MEDICAL SURGICAL-RN
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Robbinsdale, Minnesota
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Provide direct nursing care to hospitalized patients in an acute-care environment.
- Performed patient assessments, medication a administration, monitoring, and documentation.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Instructed patients and families on medications, treatments, safety protocols, and discharge planning to promote understanding and adherence.
- Assessed patients for condition changes and executed timely interventions to address clinical needs and enhance patient outcomes.
- Maintained patient safety and promoted a respectful, supportive care environment.
MEDICATION AIDE/HHA
AUGUSTANA HEALTH CARE
Minneapolis, Minnesota
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided direct support and compassionate care to enhance residents' quality of life in a healthcare setting.
- Administered and assisted with medications, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures for resident safety.
- Monitored residents for changes in condition and reported concerns to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, promoting dignity, independence, and safety for residents.
- Provided assistance to individuals with varying physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing(BSN) -
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN01-2023
Associate Degree in Nursing(ADN) -
RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY
Bloomington, MN01-2021
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting -
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
Cape Coast, Ghana01-2009
High School Diploma -
ST. AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE
GHANA01-1997
Skills
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Care planning and coordination
- Discharge planning
- Patient safety, fall prevention and crisis recognition and intervention
- Therapeutic communication, patient and family education
- Mental health advocacy
Timeline
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT(TCU), MEMORY CARE-RN
Sholom Home West
04.2023 - Current
MEDICAL SURGICAL-RN
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
01.2023 - 04.2023
MEDICATION AIDE/HHA
AUGUSTANA HEALTH CARE
04.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing(BSN) -
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Associate Degree in Nursing(ADN) -
RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting -
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
High School Diploma -
ST. AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE