Summary
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Work History
Education
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Oumu Kanuteh

Bronx

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong commitment to providing exceptional care in acute care settings, specializing in psychiatric nursing. Thriving in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment, eager to find a position that will allow further advancement of skills and exploration of new opportunities within the medical field. Passionate about delivering high-quality care and driven to continuously learn and grow, ready to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and contribute to the success of any healthcare team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

NYC Health + Hospitals- Metropolitan
08.2023 - Current
  • Promoted a positive therapeutic milieu within the inpatient setting through consistent implementation of behavioral management techniques.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Administered psychiatric medications accurately and safely, contributing to the stabilization of patients'' symptoms.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Assessed patients'' mental status regularly, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
  • Enhanced therapeutic communication skills by actively listening and empathizing with patients during their recovery process.
  • Demonstrated strong crisis management skills by effectively deescalating , redirecting volatile situations involving agitated patients.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing mental health crises, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
  • Documented patient progress thoroughly and accurately, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric nursing assessments, documentation and mental health evaluations for new admissions.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
12.2022 - Current
  • Experience with EPIC software
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
  • Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Concourse Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Care for patients by changing bed linens and assisting with their personal care
  • Assist in Delivering direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN or LPN or Head CNA in charge
  • Experience with EPIC software
  • Followed infection and Isolation control procedures
  • Experience using transfer devices (Standing lift, hoyer lift, Sliding board, Gait belt)
  • Perform routine procedures such as enema administration, intake and output measurements
  • Maintain patient comfort and safety

Home health Aide

Heart To Heart Home Care
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Observe and care for patients
  • Help or assist patients with personal care such as bathing, dressing, medication and grooming
  • Accompany patients to appointments and running errands
  • Providing basic housekeeping services
  • Ensuring patient is in a clean safe environment at all times
  • Tend to patient dietary needs

Nursing Student

St. Vincent de Paul Residence
04.2019 - 07.2019
  • Medical Surgical : Geriatric
  • Provided and documented nursing care including patient head to toe assessment
  • Experience with tracheostomy care & suctioning, Foley catheters, G-Tube feeding
  • Follow isolation precautions and infection control procedures
  • Gained experience with the function and operation of glucose meters, stethoscopes, defibrillators & Cardiac monitors
  • Assisted in preparation of patient rooms for admission, transfers, return surgical patients
  • Educated patients on managing care

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Capella University

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Swedish Institute College Of Health Sciences
New York, NY
12.2020

Liberal Arts And Sciences -

New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY
2018

Certified Nursing Assistant , PCT Certification -

Phoenix Nurse Aide Training Center
The Bronx, NY
2017

High School Diploma -

Manhattan Center For Science And Math
Manhattan, NY
06.2012

Skills

  • Mental health evaluation
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Inpatient psychiatric care
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Accurate Documentation
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Medication Administration
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Medical Assessment
  • Intake and Discharge

References

  • Roger Escarda- Professor at Swedish Institute 151 west 26 Street New York, NY 10001 Telephone: 352-201-9086 Email: rescarda@swedishinstitute.edu
  • Arif Masih MSN APRN AGPCNP- BC Nursing Faculty 37-19 69th street wood side NY 11377 347-761-5591 Email: Masiharif@yahoo.com

Additional Information

  • Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse : NY State Board of Nursing License #: 823495
  • Basic life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiovascular life support (ACLS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

NYC Health + Hospitals- Metropolitan
08.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
12.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Concourse Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
01.2020 - 03.2020

Home health Aide

Heart To Heart Home Care
05.2019 - 08.2019

Nursing Student

St. Vincent de Paul Residence
04.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Capella University

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Swedish Institute College Of Health Sciences

Liberal Arts And Sciences -

New York City College of Technology

Certified Nursing Assistant , PCT Certification -

Phoenix Nurse Aide Training Center

High School Diploma -

Manhattan Center For Science And Math

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