Patricia Gyamfi
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse
Blue Ridge Care
Winchester VA
04.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on disease progression, treatment options, and end-of-life care.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and addressing individual needs.
Registered Nurse
INOVA
Leesburg, VA
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Nurse Extern
INOVA
Leesburg, VA
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Ensured a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control procedures and proper equipment handling techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, gathering vital signs, medical histories, and presenting symptoms for accurate diagnosis.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication skills.
- Helped maintain a clean clinical environment through regular equipment sterilization procedures, reducing the risk of infections or complications.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality, following HIPAA guidelines and clinic-specific policies to protect sensitive information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tidewater Home Care
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Norfolk, VA06.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
Blue Ridge Care
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
INOVA
03.2024 - 03.2025
Nurse Extern
INOVA
06.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tidewater Home Care
08.2020 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College