Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Technical and Other Proficiencies
References
Timeline
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Daniel Baffour Awuah

2069 Yorkhull Ln,Apt C, Columbus, OH

Summary

Registered Nurse with seven years of professional adult health care experience. Provides exceptional care in various settings. Passionate about delivering quality care to every patient. Excellent in stressful and critical-thinking situations. Organized and knowledgeable registered nurse, experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments, and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

ViaQuest Behavioral Health
Columbus, OH
10.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.

RN Supervisor

SUN BEHAVIORAL COLUMBUS
Columbus, OH
01.2022 - Current
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
  • Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, ordering additional items as needed.
  • Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
  • Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
  • Coordinated staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
  • Enforced organization policies and exercised non-biased judgment while leading nursing staff in fiscally sound patient care, recordkeeping and professional communication.

LPN-RN

The Forum at Knightsbridge
Columbus, OH
10.2018 - 01.2022
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

LPN-RN

Columbus Colony Elderly Care
Columbus, OH
03.2018 - 04.2020
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

STNA

Bryden Place Nursing Home
Columbus, OH
09.2015 - 08.2017
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.

RN

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
03.2013 - 01.2015
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nursing

Columbus School of Practical Nursing
Columbus, OH
02.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistant

My Tees Healthcare
Columbus, OH
08.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

SDA Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Kwadaso, Kumasi-Ghana
04.2010

Skills

  • Care Coordination
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Pain assessments and comfort measures
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Patient Education and Counseling
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Nutrition and Diet
  • Specimen Collection
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Catheter Care

Additional Information

  • Professional Licenses:
  • 08/20 Registered Nurse. RN.481269
  • 03/18 Licensed Practical Nurse number. LPN. 167831.MEDS-IV
  • 10/15 Ohio State-Tested Nurse Aide. Registry number 401803981115

Technical and Other Proficiencies

  • Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Electronic Medical Records

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Registered Nurse

ViaQuest Behavioral Health
10.2023 - Current

RN Supervisor

SUN BEHAVIORAL COLUMBUS
01.2022 - Current

LPN-RN

The Forum at Knightsbridge
10.2018 - 01.2022

LPN-RN

Columbus Colony Elderly Care
03.2018 - 04.2020

STNA

Bryden Place Nursing Home
09.2015 - 08.2017

RN

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
03.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nursing

Columbus School of Practical Nursing

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistant

My Tees Healthcare

Associate of Science - Nursing

SDA Nursing And Midwifery Training College

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