Regina Animah
Hiram
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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately and timely.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
Registered Nurse
Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse
Tanner Health System, Willowbrooke Behavioral Health
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Evaluated the condition of the patient and records information in medical records.
- Performed emergency procedures for patients having a reaction to medication or treatment.
- Notified the family and physician of adverse reactions to treatment and medication.
- Provided the patient and the patient’s family with information on good health habits.
- Taught the family how to care for the patient such as administering medications, changing dressings, and preparing healthy meals.
- Assisted in working with patients that had potential development, wandering or confused patients who are interfering with their medical treatment.
- Assisted in working with patients with suicidal tendencies or homicidal ideations
Medication Technician
Delmar Gardens Assisted living
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Administered medications accurately to residents, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
- Monitored resident health status, reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, tailoring medication schedules to meet specific needs.
- Trained new staff on medication procedures and safety practices, enhancing team competency and efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of medication inventory, minimizing discrepancies and ensuring proper stock levels.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Assisted in training new Medication Technicians on best practices and company policies, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Lake Assisted Living
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted residents with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety in a supportive environment.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, reporting significant findings to nursing staff promptly.
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering trust and promoting emotional well-being.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Personal Care Specialist
Drew Seibert
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Provided personalized care and support to clients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Evaluated effectiveness of care services, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
- Improved clients'' quality of life with attentive assistance in daily activities such as grooming, bathing, and mobility.
- Skilled in managing challenging behaviors exhibited by clients due to cognitive decline or mental health issues.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Griswold Home Care Services
02.2014 - 04.2016
- Assisted in daily patient care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding to ensure comfort and hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to support timely medical interventions.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Nursing Assistant
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2011 - 01.2014
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Supported end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Nursing Assistant
Vamendel Senior Services
09.2010 - 07.2011
- Work with a registered nurse and other clinicians to provide care base on an individualized plan of care.
- Record patient’s health status and report to the nurse.
- Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self care
- Provide mobility transfer assistance, which include mechanical lift devices.
- Perform light housekeeping, including vacuuming, laundry, and linen changes.
- Assist with incontinence care.
- Assist with transportation needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Techni-Pro Institute
Boca Raton, Florida01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Pre Nursing
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta, GA08-2012
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Metro Medical Training Center
Smyrna, GA02-2012
No Degree -
Southeastern Healthcare Services Training Program
Atlanta, Georgia03-2007
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Calm and composed
- Mentoring and coaching
- Medication administration
- Staff supervision
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient advocacy
- Direct patient care
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy care
- Team coordination
- High level of autonomy
- Patient counseling
- Mental health nursing
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Certification
Bachelor of science in nursing - 2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - 2016
Associate Degree, Pre - nursing - 2012
Phlebotomy Tech - 2008
Certified Nursing Assistance - 2007
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing
10.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tanner Health System, Willowbrooke Behavioral Health
11.2022 - 08.2023
Medication Technician
Delmar Gardens Assisted living
03.2020 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Lake Assisted Living
02.2019 - 02.2020
Personal Care Specialist
Drew Seibert
05.2016 - 11.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Griswold Home Care Services
02.2014 - 04.2016
Nursing Assistant
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2011 - 01.2014
Nursing Assistant
Vamendel Senior Services
09.2010 - 07.2011
Associate Degree - Nursing
Techni-Pro Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Pre Nursing
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Metro Medical Training Center
No Degree -
Southeastern Healthcare Services Training Program