STEPHANIE OPOKU
Summary
Seasoned RN with extensive experience in acute care and chronic disease management, developed at KETTERING HEALTH HOSPITAL and other prestigious institutions. Demonstrated excellence in delivering compassionate patient consultations and tracheostomy care, leading to significant enhancements in recovery outcomes. Proven track record of driving educational initiatives while maintaining exceptional documentation and strong patient advocacy skills. Committed to optimizing patient quality of life through superior care delivery, effective collaboration with healthcare teams, and adherence to regulatory standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
KETTERING HEALTH HOSPITAL
Dayton, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Monitored trends in patient progress over time using various tools such as flow sheets or charting systems.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
Acute Care Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
Cincinnati , Ohio
02.2020 - Current
- Documented work in epic and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments and care options, including discharge and home care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Travel Nurse, Adult ICU
Maxim Integrated
Cincinnati , Ohio
08.2019 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
RN Floor Nurse
Veranda Gardens and Rehab
Cincinnati, OH
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Monitored trends in patient progress over time using various tools such as flow sheets or charting systems.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing timely responses to requests from other departments.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Provided patient care plans in accordance with physician orders and established nursing protocols.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds on each assigned unit at least once per week.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookwood Retirement Community
Cincinnati, OH
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and wound treatment.
- Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
License Practice Nurse, Drake
UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohio Medical Career College
Dayton, OH3 2019
Diploma - NURSING
Brown Mackie College
Ohio City, OH0 2008
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science
KNUST
GHANA0 2004
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Tracheostomy care
- Chronic disease management
- Family planning services education
- Collecting vitals
- Insulin medication assistance
- Home care
- Documentation
- Patient consultation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Vitals monitoring
- Ventilation support
Certification
- RN
- BLS
- ALS
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
KETTERING HEALTH HOSPITAL
08.2024 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Veranda Gardens and Rehab
01.2021 - 08.2024
Acute Care Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Travel Nurse, Adult ICU
Maxim Integrated
08.2019 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookwood Retirement Community
01.2018 - 01.2020
License Practice Nurse, Drake
UC Health
01.2015 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohio Medical Career College
Diploma - NURSING
Brown Mackie College
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science
KNUST
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