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Samantha Akumiah

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional with a strong skill set in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Demonstrates a keen focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. A Daisy award nominated nurse known for reliability and adaptability, consistently ensuring efficient and compassionate care in an often nerve wracking environment. Equipped with expertise in patient assessments and care coordination.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse-Postpartum (7M/6M)

Christiana Care Hospital
07.2021 - Current
  • Deliver patient-centered care to postpartum women, focusing on recovery, education, and emotional support.
  • Conduct thorough assessments of mothers and newborns. Including identifying potential complications and intervening as necessary.
  • Engage in patient education regarding self-care, newborn care, and family dynamics post-delivery.
  • Advocate for patients' needs, providing resources and referrals to community support services.
  • Provide specialized care for neonates diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), focusing on individualized treatment plans to promote withdrawal management and overall health.

Student Nurse Extern-Cardiology Short Stay Unit

Christiana Care Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2022
  • Provided direct patient care to support to cardiac patients. Including assisting with daily activities,monitoring vital signs, and documenting input/output.
  • Perform cardiac specific tasks including connecting patients to telemetry monitoring, conducting EKGs, and assisting with diagnostic procedures under the supervision of nursing staff.
  • Ensured patient comfort by delivering compassionate care, addressing needs promptly, and maintaining a positive environment.

Johns Hopkins Evidenced Based Practice Project
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Collaborated with Nurse Residents from Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and NICU to improve patient and nurse satisfaction between patient handoff

Patient Support Team Volunteer

Christiana Care
05.2016 - 02.2020
  • Offer meals and beverages to patients, transport patients, prepare beds, stock and sanitize rooms between patients, clean and organize charts
  • Help prepare patients for bedtime
  • Assist and aid nurses as needed
  • 20 Hours per week

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Accelerated)

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Human Development and Family Sciences

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05.2019

Topics in Health Care: Laboring To Delivery, Health Care Services For Women And Children in South Africa And Tanzania

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
01.2019

Research

Johns Hopkins Evidenced Based Practice Project

Newark, Delaware, 07/21- 03/22

  • Collaborated with Nurse Residents from Labor and Delivery, NICU, and Postpartum to improve patient and nurse satisfaction between patient handoff.

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Obstetrical Emergency Response Training (OBERT)

Certification

State of Delaware Registered Nursing License

  • Number:L1-0068247- Exp 9/30/2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse-Postpartum (7M/6M)

Christiana Care Hospital
07.2021 - Current

Johns Hopkins Evidenced Based Practice Project
07.2021 - 03.2022

Student Nurse Extern-Cardiology Short Stay Unit

Christiana Care Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2022

Patient Support Team Volunteer

Christiana Care
05.2016 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Accelerated)

University of Delaware

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Human Development and Family Sciences

University of Delaware

Topics in Health Care: Laboring To Delivery, Health Care Services For Women And Children in South Africa And Tanzania

University of Delaware

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