Peter Gazari
Odessa,TX
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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ghana Health Service
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored postoperative patients and implemented procedures for patient outcomes
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Critical Care Nurse Intern
Ghana Health Service
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based critical care nursing practices.
- Reduced medication errors through diligent monitoring and documentation of administered medications.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care delivery and treatment planning.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult transitions.
- Facilitated timely transfers of critically ill patients between units or facilities while maintaining continuity of care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of implemented treatments by continuously monitoring vital signs and lab results to adjust plan of care accordingly.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions, intubations, and chest tube placements to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed complex ventilation settings and titrated vasoactive medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Nurse
Ghana Health Service
12.2014 - 12.2017
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Education
Bachelor Of Science Nursing - Critical Care Nursing
School of Perioperative And Critical Care Nursing
Accra Ghana 04.2020
Diploma - Nursing
Nursing Training College
Tamale/ Ghana 12.2013
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Unit Administration
- Care Plan Implementation
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Wound Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Critical Care Nursing
- Clinical Judgment
- Patient Assessment
- Compassionate Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pain Management
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Effective Communication
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Helped set up PACU for my hospital and headed the unit
Certification
- Critical Care Nursing (From Ghana)
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ghana Health Service
05.2020 - 09.2022
Critical Care Nurse Intern
Ghana Health Service
01.2018 - 04.2020
Nurse
Ghana Health Service
12.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor Of Science Nursing - Critical Care Nursing
School of Perioperative And Critical Care Nursing
Diploma - Nursing
Nursing Training College
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