Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Phyllis Abrokwah

Baytown,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a position that will create opportunities to demonstrate critical thinking towards the utilization of skills, knowledge, and experience in providing safe and quality healthcare service to patients.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN
07.2018 - Current

• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients and interpret/record displays.
• Patient mobilization/transfer/mobility aids, Traction/immobilization care
• Blood products and administration
• Code management (BLS)/Crisis management, Dementia/delirium care and considerations
• Acid-base management and Laboratory data interpretation.
• Cardiovascular assessment and management, Neurovascular monitoring,
• Ostomy and wound vac care
• Seizure management and precautions, Shock management/prevention, Oxygen therapy

Registered Nurse

MEMORIAL HERMANN NORTHEAST
02.2022 - 05.2023

Travel Assignment
• Able to read and interpret EKG Strips.
• Pain care management acute and chronic
• Intravenous (IV) insertion, therapy, care, maintenance and documentation, Fluid/electrolyte management, CVC line care and maintenance, Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) Administration.
• Tube care: chest, gastrointestinal, Urinary, JP & Hemovac, Percutaneous, Foley insertion/removal, Enteral and Parenteral feeding
• Skin surveillance/pressure ulcer prevention and interventions.
• Negative pressure wound therapy, staple/suture removal, Wound documentation.

Registered Nurse

MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL
11.2021 - 01.2022

Travel Assignment

• Patient mobilization/transfer/mobility aids, Traction/immobilization care
• Blood products and administration
• Code management (BLS)/Crisis management, Dementia/delirium care and considerations
• Cardiovascular assessment and management, Neurovascular monitoring,
• Ostomy and wound vac care
• Seizure management and precautions, Shock management/prevention, Oxygen therapy
• Utilization of computerized systems for documentation of patient care.
• Non-invasive mechanical ventilation management i.e. CPAP and BIPAP, Tracheostomy care.
• Able to read and interpret EKG Strips.
• Pain care management acute and chronic
• Intravenous (IV) insertion, therapy, care, maintenance and documentation, Fluid/electrolyte management, CVC line care and maintenance, Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) Administration.
• Tube care: chest, gastrointestinal, Urinary, JP & Hemovac, Percutaneous, Foley insertion/removal, Enteral and Parenteral feeding

Registered Nurse

UTMB HOSPITAL
07.2021 - 09.2021

Travel Assignment

• Patient mobilization/transfer/mobility aids, Traction/immobilization care
• Blood products and administration
• Code management (BLS)/Crisis management, Dementia/delirium care and considerations
• Acid-base management and Laboratory data interpretation.
• Cardiovascular assessment and management, Neurovascular monitoring,
• Ostomy and wound vac care
• Seizure management and precautions, Shock management/prevention, Oxygen therapy
• Utilization of computerized systems for documentation of patient care.
• RESPIRATORY CARE
• Non-invasive mechanical ventilation management i.e. CPAP and BIPAP, Tracheostomy care.
• Able to read and interpret EKG Strips.
• Pain care management acute and chronic
• Intravenous (IV) insertion, therapy, care, maintenance and documentation, Fluid/electrolyte management, CVC line care and maintenance, Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) Administration.

Patient Care Assistant

BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2017 - 06.2018

• Assist with vital signs, chart, and assist patients with activities of our daily living.
• Perform routing tests like finger sticks, urine and stool sample.
• Keeping patient rooms clean and organized.
• Adhere to safety guidelines, institutional policies, company regulations at all times.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Texas in Arlington
12.2023

Associates Degree in Nursing -

Lee College School of Nursing
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish -

University of Ghana
05.2012

High School Diploma -

Mfanstiman Girls High School
06.2006

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Effective communicator
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Empathetic to the needs of others
  • Flexible and a team player
  • Quick learner

Certification

  • ACLS Certified
  • BLS Certified

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

MEMORIAL HERMANN NORTHEAST
02.2022 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse

MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL
11.2021 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse

UTMB HOSPITAL
07.2021 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse

HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN
07.2018 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Texas in Arlington

Associates Degree in Nursing -

Lee College School of Nursing

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish -

University of Ghana

High School Diploma -

Mfanstiman Girls High School
Phyllis Abrokwah