Ndifon Ambiribah
Laurel,MD
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, team player, and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Plateau Healthcare
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse
Volunteers Of America
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bloomington, MN06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN12.2019
Skills
- Medical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Precepting
- Emergency Response
- Data Collection
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- Collecting Vitals
- Palliative Care Awareness
- Maintaining Privacy
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Emotional Intelligence
- Care Plan Development
- Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
- Long-Term Care
- Patient Assessments
- Taking Vitals
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Plateau Healthcare
03.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Volunteers Of America
08.2017 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Century College
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