Ras Kasa Sutherland
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Interfaith Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home
10.2021 - 04.2025
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Nursing Assistant
Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home
06.2016 - 09.2021
- Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to carry out doctor orders and treatment care plans.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
Medical Assistant
Elite Medical Clinic/Brooklyn Job Corps
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Protected confidentiality of all patient care information.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician exams.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
- Sterilized medical instruments to streamline procedural use.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
AMG School of Nursing
Brooklyn, NY08-2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Licensed Practical Nursing
AMG School For Nursing
Brooklyn, NY08.2021
High School Diploma -
High School For Public Service
Brooklyn, NY06.2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emotional awareness
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- BLS - American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Interfaith Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home
10.2021 - 04.2025
Nursing Assistant
Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home
06.2016 - 09.2021
Medical Assistant
Elite Medical Clinic/Brooklyn Job Corps
06.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
AMG School of Nursing
Certificate of Technical Studies - Licensed Practical Nursing
AMG School For Nursing
High School Diploma -
High School For Public Service
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