Thelma Westerful Tetteh
Canton
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with critical care nursing experience, skilled in medication administration, patient assessment, and infection control. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and effective collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
Ypsilanti
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a critical care environment.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented vital signs accurately and timely.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Managed patient admissions, discharges, and coordination of follow-up care services.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management strategies.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regency At Bluffs Park
Ann Arbor
02.2013 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in skilled nursing facility.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote independence and comfort.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation was accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI12-2021
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Detriot Business Institute
Downriver, Detriot12-2016
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Epic charting
- Healthcare collaboration
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
Certification
- Registered nurse license
Accomplishments
- Cum Laude from Washtenaw Community College
- Honors at Eastern Michigan University
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regency At Bluffs Park
02.2013 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Washtenaw Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Detriot Business Institute