Rachel Naomi Nyarko Kra
Canton,GA
Summary
Seeking employment in the department as a Registered nurse leader, who is willing to be equipped with knowledge in caring for patients and their families from seasoned and experienced nurse leaders in the department and to apply my experience and skills as well for a better patient outcome. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
09.2018 - Current
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Staff Nurse
Cartersville Medical Center
11.2016 - 12.2022
- Monitor patients after surgery
- Evaluate incision site to ensure sutures or staples are intact
- Identify for possible infections and administer antibiotics
- Ortho patients follow the right ways of mobility after surgery
- Assess vital signs regularly and watch for signs and symptoms of pneumonia
- Manage pain
- Monitor patients on telemetry.
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente (Travel Assignment)
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Monitor patients after surgery
- Monitor patients on cardiac medication drips
- Identify for possible infections and administer antibiotics
- Care for patients with different cardiac issues
- Assess vital signs regularly and watch for signs and symptoms of pneumonia
- Manage pain
- Monitor patients on telemetry
- Administer medications.
Staff Nurse
North Side Hospital
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Monitor patients after waking up from anesthesia
- Evaluate incision site to ensure sutures or staples are intact
- Identify for possible infections and administer antibiotics
- Ortho patients follow the right ways of mobility after surgery
- Assess vital signs regularly and watch for signs and symptoms of pneumonia
- Manage pain
- Monitor patients on telemetry.
Staff Nurse
Eastside Medical Center
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Monitor patients after waking up from anesthesia
- Evaluate incision site to ensure sutures are intact and wounds are healing
- Identify for possible infections and administer antibiotics
- Care for bariatric patients
- Assess vital signs regularly and watch for signs of pneumonia
- Monitor IV sites and perform catheter care
- Monitor patients on telemetry.
Clinical Educator
Largo Medical Center
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Provide new hire orientation
- Teaching nurses new skills and evaluating outcomes
- Investigate methods of nursing skills for improving patient care
- Helps nurses in allocating resources to enhance their education
- Taught BLS and Preceptor Classes.
Staff Nurse
Largo Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided patient care as appropriate to the medical/ surgical/ telemetry and oncology floor
- Provided duties of a relief charge when there is a need for one on the floor
- Provided care for a 20 bed adult unit and participated in professional practice model of the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FLAssociate of Science in Nursing -
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FLAssociate in Arts -
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FLPractical Nurse -
Pinellas Technical Education Center
St. Petersburg, FLBLS -
ACLS -
NIH Certification -
PALS -
Master of Science in Nursing -
Walden University
09.2019
Community nurse in Labor/Delivery/Mother and Baby -
Ho Nursing/Volta Region Ghana
01.2002
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Basic Math
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team building
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Verbal Communication
- Data Entry
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Customer Relations
- Problem Resolution
Credentials
RN, BSN, MSN
Rnlicense
GA RN 247341
Rnlicenseca
RN95148216(CA)
Professionalcommunitymembership
- Treasurer, Pentecost International Worship Center, 2012, 2015
- Youth Leader/ Worship Leader, 2007, present
References
- Shannon Ramirez, Director of Progressive Care Units, Largo Medical Center, (727) 588-5871
- Susan Clark, Director of Education, Largo Medical Center, (727) 587-7652, (724) 554-8192
- Joyce Asante, Staff Nurse, 7272442459
- Helene Young, Staff nurse, Charge, Largo Medical Center, 7274826689
- Jemaji Mathai, Charge Nurse, Eastside Medical Center, 404-791-8850
- Dora Yabbey, Charge Nurse, NorthSide Hospital, 404-518-7775
- Beatrice Ble, Charge Nurse, Cartersville Medical Center, 678-791-5343
- Nana Oti, KP Richmond, 520-977-5840
- Sherly Arouge, KP Richmond, 510-223-7990
- Judy Cadavona, Manager KP Richmond, 510-4260292
- Anatoly D, Assistant Nurse Manager, KP Richmond, 415-728-3574
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NIH Certification
Timeline
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
09.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente (Travel Assignment)
01.2017 - 07.2018
Staff Nurse
Cartersville Medical Center
11.2016 - 12.2022
Staff Nurse
North Side Hospital
05.2016 - 01.2018
Staff Nurse
Eastside Medical Center
07.2015 - 09.2016
Clinical Educator
Largo Medical Center
08.2014 - 06.2015
Staff Nurse
Largo Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science in Nursing -
St. Petersburg College
Associate in Arts -
St. Petersburg College
Practical Nurse -
Pinellas Technical Education Center
BLS -
ACLS -
NIH Certification -
PALS -
Master of Science in Nursing -
Walden University
Community nurse in Labor/Delivery/Mother and Baby -
Ho Nursing/Volta Region Ghana
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