Susanna Asare Ofori
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience with medically fragile children at New York Medicaid Division; skilled in complex patient care. Extensive experience in case management and patient advocacy; ensuring safety and promoting healing through working closely with patients family. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures and treatments, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medically Fragile Children Registered Nurse
New York Medicaid Division
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians, guardians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Prevent the spread of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients and family on proper hygiene practices
- Contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care
- Administer medications, enteral feeding and monitor for side effects
- Perform wound care, IV therapy, foley catheters, and manage medical devices
- Care for patients on ventilators and provide tracheostomy and gastric tube care
- Ensure safety through infection control and fall prevention measures
- Perform seizure monitoring and interventions
- Perform wound care resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries, also, practices wound prevention techniques
Licensed Practical Nurse, Over Nights
The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
09.2016 - 09.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, blood glucose, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Part Time
The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
08.2011 - 07.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Rehabilitation Counselor
Mental Health Association of Westchester
07.2005 - 09.2015
- Knowledge of and adhered to all Office of Mental Health and Office of Medicaid Inspector General guidelines and regulations regarding the operation of a licensed level 2, Apartment Treatment Program for adults.
- Facilitated weekly 1:1 billable sessions with clients on topics ranging from Symptoms and Medication Management and Training, Assertive/ Self Advocacy and Socialization Training, Budgeting, Daily Living Skills Training, Substance Abuse and Health Services Training, Skills Development and Community Integration Services
- Encouraged self-reflection in individual therapy sessions by asking thought-provoking questions that promoted personal growth.
- Improved patient outcomes through consistent monitoring and evaluation of treatment progress.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
JERSEY COLLEGE, School of Nursing
Teterboro, NJ08-2023
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Boces
West Nyack, NY06-2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-2004
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Preventive health
- At-risk patient care
- Case management
- Home health and home care
- Cardiac care
- Geriatric nursing
- Pediatric nursing
- Palliative care awareness
- Long-term care
- Emergency procedures
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 8/2023 - Present
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 7/2016 - Present
- Certified Nurse Assistant 7/2009 - 7/2016
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2024
Timeline
Medically Fragile Children Registered Nurse
New York Medicaid Division
08.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Over Nights
The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
09.2016 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant, Part Time
The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
08.2011 - 07.2016
Rehabilitation Counselor
Mental Health Association of Westchester
07.2005 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
JERSEY COLLEGE, School of Nursing
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Boces
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mercy College
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