RAVEN AMUAH
GEORGIA
Summary
I am a confident and highly skilled Certified Registered Nurse with six years of experience providing exceptional patient care. I am a highly motivated individual, accustomed to working in multicultural environments, and known for being reliable, ethically sound, teachable, and always eager to learn and make the best use of available resources.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehab
06.2024 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Applied critical thinking to swiftly and accurately assess clinical situations, ensuring timely interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments in Encompass Health rehab unit to identify care needs.
- Prioritized and organized shift tasks while adapting to changes in patient condition to maintain quality care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital/ Med-Surg
07.2025 - 08.2026
- Administered medications and monitored reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians on treatment plans and patient concerns.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions.
- Provided wound care and performed dressing changes for complex patients to promote healing.
- Educated patients and families on recovery and self-care needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning with therapy and case management teams.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Documented nursing notes in electronic medical records to ensure accurate patient information and continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Parliament House Medical Center
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Recorded patient condition changes, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects to inform treatment planning.
- Recorded patient condition changes, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects to enhance treatment planning.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Educated patients and families on self-management, prevention, and wellness strategies to promote better health outcomes.
- Facilitated discussions with patients on treatment, medication side effects, and lifestyle changes to support informed decision-making.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Registered Nurse
Accra Regional Hospital
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed patient care throughout admission to discharge, ensuring continuity and quality of services.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and coordinate treatment plans for improved patient outcomes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs and treatment goals of each patient, connecting them to optimal care providers for enhanced recovery.
- Changed and secured patient dressings in a clinical setting to promote healing and comfort. to promote patient recovery and comfort.
- Maintained a sterile field in the operating room during surgical procedures to prevent infection. during surgical procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Intern at Medical and Surgical Ward
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Monitored patient vital signs during routine assessments
- Supported medication administration to enhance patient recovery
- Provided nebulization and oxygen treatment to enhance patients' respiratory function
- Guided patients through ward, enhancing comfort and familiarity with environment
- Delivered education on disease conditions to patients in individual sessions
- Assisted patients during ward orientation, improving their comfort and sense of security
Intern at the outpatient department
Princess Marie Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Assessed and prioritized patient needs to ensure timely and appropriate care in a busy clinic setting.
- Administered nebulization treatments to enhance respiratory function
- Tracked vital signs to ensure accurate health assessments. in a clinical setting to monitor health status.
- Recorded vital signs to ensure accurate health monitoring.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies to empower informed health decisions.s
Intern at the female ward
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
12.2018 - 12.2018
- Assessed patient health status, collaborating with healthcare team to guide care decisions.
- Monitored blood sugar levels for clients to manage health.
- Supported medication administration, ensuring accurate delivery and adherence to treatment plans.
- Assisted with daily personal hygiene routines, promoting patient dignity and comfort.
Intern at obstetric theatre and recovery
Accra Regional Hospital
09.2018 - 09.2018
- Scrubbed for caesarean sections
- Scrubbed surgical instruments and equipment in preparation for caesarean sections
- Maintained cleanliness of operating theatre surfaces before and after procedures to ensure a hygienic environment.
- Prepared and processed used instruments for sterilization, enhancing readiness for surgical operations.
- Assisted in the processing of used instruments for sterilization
- Cleaned surgical area before caesarean sections to ensure a sterile environment.
- Monitored and documented patients' vitals to support clinical decision-making.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University Of Ghana Legon
09.2016 - 01.2020
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- IV administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Care planning
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Medical evaluation
- Seizure management
- EMR documentation
- Epic charting
- Critical thinking
- Clinical documentation
- Patient safety
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support / CPR Required to identify and treat choking infants, children, and adults, as well as cardiovascular problems and give CPR.
- ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT/ACLS Trained to perform advanced life-saving responses to cardiac arrests, strokes, and other medical emergencies.
- Registered Nurse Licensed to provide direct nursing care to patients, deliver health education programs and provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to the practice of nursing.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital/ Med-Surg
07.2025 - 08.2026
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehab
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Parliament House Medical Center
01.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Accra Regional Hospital
06.2020 - 02.2021
Intern at Medical and Surgical Ward
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2020
Intern at the outpatient department
Princess Marie Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2019
Intern at the female ward
Accra Psychiatric Hospital
12.2018 - 12.2018
Intern at obstetric theatre and recovery
Accra Regional Hospital
09.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University Of Ghana Legon
09.2016 - 01.2020