Scholastica Ewang
Riverview,FL
Summary
To provide compassionate and dedicated care to patients ,their families and community. To attain new knowledge and skills to better serve the patients and improve my capabilities as a health care provider thereby impacting social change.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Brandon Hospital
06.2011 - Current
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
09.2003 - 05.2011
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Nursing Assistant
Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 08.2002
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.2
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA05.2003
Associate of Science - Prenursing Studies
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta, GA05.2001
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Medical Assessment
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Health Screening
- Mobility Assistance
- Vaccine Administration
- Emergency Response
- Fluent in English and French
- Removing Sutures
- Family Education
- Seizure Management
- Direct Patient Care /patient Education
- Admission and Discharge
- Fall Risk Expert
- Cardiac Care
- HIPAA ,OSHA Education
- Team player
- Feeding Pumps and tube feeding management
- Telemetry Monitoring
- EKG Performance and Interpretation
- Chest Pain Management
- Iv access establishment
- Blood administration
- Venipuncture
- Medication Administration-IV,PO,IM,SCSL
- Foley Insertion and management
- Wound and ostomy care
- Patient Advocate
- Updating and revising care plans for patients
- Taking Vital signs
- Patient Assessment
- Blood glucose check /management of hyper and hypoglycemia
Certification
.Registered Nurse Florida RN9318952-Endorsed 2011
Registered Nurse Georgia RN166263 Obtained 8/2003
Registered Nurse California Endorsed 11/2007
- ACLS- Advanced cardiac life support
- NIH-National Institute of Health stroke scale
- Certified medical surgical Nurse
- Certified Cardiovascular Nurse
- Registered Nurse Florida
Accomplishments
Daisy Award winner Brandon Regional Hospital 2022
Bedside fall Champion award 2021
Nurse of the month June 2023
Catch a star award 10 awards in 2021 and 2022
Employee Peer Recognition Award 5 in 2022
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Florida Association Of Family nurse practitioner
- Family Nurse practitioner Network
REFERENCES
The following Items are available upon request
References(3)
Letters of Recommendation(2)
Prior Degrees
Transcripts
Certification of attendance of continuing education
Achievements
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Brandon Hospital
06.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
09.2003 - 05.2011
Nursing Assistant
Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 08.2002
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brenau University
Associate of Science - Prenursing Studies
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
.Registered Nurse Florida RN9318952-Endorsed 2011
Registered Nurse Georgia RN166263 Obtained 8/2003
Registered Nurse California Endorsed 11/2007
- ACLS- Advanced cardiac life support
- NIH-National Institute of Health stroke scale
- Certified medical surgical Nurse
- Certified Cardiovascular Nurse
- Registered Nurse Florida
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