Prince Owusu Kwarteng
Edgewood,MD
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. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Agency RN)
Lebanon , NH
2022.05 - 2022.10
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Work with Pt on seizure monitors and provide necessary intervention
- Float to all floors within scope of practise , quick adjustment and exceptional to provide exceptional care
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Medical Telemetry/PCU Float Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network (Agency)
Mount Pocono , PA
2022.01 - 2022.04
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Performed hourly rounds on to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
RN, Medical-Surgical-Tele Unit Float
Howard University Hospital(Agency)
Washington , DC
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital-Staff
Rosedale , MD
2018.01 - 2020.12
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Aspen University
Denver, CO04.2021
Nursing Recertification - International Transfer Education
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD11.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tamales Nursing Training College
Ghana12.2012
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Nursing Consultation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Interpreting EKGs
- Seizure Disorders
- Wound Management
- Infection Control Program Advisory
- Infection Control Procedures
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Agency RN)
2022.05 - 2022.10
Medical Telemetry/PCU Float Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network (Agency)
2022.01 - 2022.04
RN, Medical-Surgical-Tele Unit Float
Howard University Hospital(Agency)
2021.01 - 2021.12
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital-Staff
2018.01 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Aspen University
Nursing Recertification - International Transfer Education
Harford Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tamales Nursing Training College
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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