Sally Owusu Safo
Bay Shore,NY
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Good Samaritan University Hospital, excelling in patient advocacy and discharge coordination. Proficient in IV management and culturally-sensitive care, I effectively enhance treatment strategies while fostering strong communication within healthcare teams. Committed to improving patient outcomes through education and compassionate support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan University Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Resident Assistant
SUNY Delhi
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
Administrative Assistant
Contract Pharmacal Corp
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
SUNY, Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NYBachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York At Delhi
NY05-2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY12-2020
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Lab result interpretation
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Infectious disease control
- IV management
- Discharge coordination
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Health screening
- Diabetes management
- Ventilator support
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong medical ethic
- EPIC and Rover use
- Taking vitals
- Policy compliance
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA education
- SBAR communication
- ER experience
- IV setup
- Cardiac care
- IV drug therapy management
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- Registered Nurse License at NYSED - 06/2024-05/2027
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan University Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Resident Assistant
SUNY Delhi
01.2023 - 05.2024
Administrative Assistant
Contract Pharmacal Corp
05.2018 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
SUNY, Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York At Delhi
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Suffolk County Community College