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PATIENCE AKUA

DACULA,GA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner seeking a FNP position in an outpatient clinic or hospital setting. With over eight years of clinical experience in diverse settings, offering excellent patient assessment skills and a dedication to providing holistic, high-quality care. Passionate about building relationships with patients to create a sense of trust and care.

Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Signify Health
, GA
11.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
  • Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge
  • Sought continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends
  • Managing patients' overall care
  • Collaborated daily with physicians and health care team to deliver optimum patient care
  • Educated patients regarding medications, procedures, and treatments
  • Consistently recognized for providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
  • Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
  • Developed individualized patient treatment plans based on identified needs and medical history.
  • Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies.
  • Prescribed medications and monitored progress for effectiveness of treatments.
  • Educated patients about preventative healthcare measures including nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modification.
  • Counseled patients on health risks associated with smoking, obesity, stress management and addiction.
  • Collaborated with physicians in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Managed referrals to specialists when necessary and followed up with results from referrals.
  • Provided support to family members by offering guidance in understanding treatment options available for their loved ones.
  • Facilitated communication between multidisciplinary teams in order to ensure continuity of care for patients.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Obtained informed consent prior to initiating any medical procedure or test.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system according to established standards.

Registered Nurse

Piedmont Walton Hospital
Monroe, GA
08.2016 - Current
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
  • Record patients' medical information and vital signs
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
  • Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel
  • Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
  • Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs
  • Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
  • Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems
  • Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.

Certified Nursing Assistant

AMEDEDJI PERSONAL CARE
Loganville, GA
05.2010 - 07.2016
  • Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
  • Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information
  • Participated in educational activities to stay up-to-date with best practices in nursing
  • Ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests to facilitate and confirm diagnosis
  • Prescribed and administered medications to patients based on symptoms and conditions
  • Documented and submitted acquired patient data into EMR, transmitting information for billing purposes.

Education

MSN In Family Nurse Practitioner -

South University
01.2023

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing RN To BSN In RN TO BSN -

Purdue Global University
11.2020

High School Diploma -

Harcourt High School
01.2000

Associate Degree In Nursing In Nursing RN -

Bauder College

Skills

  • Physical Assessment
  • Acute and Chronic Health Issues
  • Health and Wellness Education
  • Interpreting Laboratory Results
  • Electronic Medical Record
  • Patient Education
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Patient Communication
  • Preventive Care
  • Physical Examinations
  • Therapeutic Intervention
  • Health Promotion
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Treatment Plan Development

Certification

  • Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (AANP), Georgia, 2023
  • RN 257776
  • BLS

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Signify Health
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Piedmont Walton Hospital
08.2016 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

AMEDEDJI PERSONAL CARE
05.2010 - 07.2016

MSN In Family Nurse Practitioner -

South University

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing RN To BSN In RN TO BSN -

Purdue Global University

High School Diploma -

Harcourt High School

Associate Degree In Nursing In Nursing RN -

Bauder College

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