Dorothy Owusu
Menands,NY
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Nurse with more than 6 years of experience in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nurse
Bremang Adventist Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history, recorded patient condition and vital signs.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitored patients for reactions and side effects.
- Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
- Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Rotational Nurse
Tepa District Hospital
Tepa , Ghana- Tepa
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assisted in administering medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assisted in surgical procedures.
- Assisted in public and mental health education.
Internship Student
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital/Accra Psychiatric
, Ghana
10.2012 - 08.2015
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Noted changes in patient condition by notifying and assisting nurses in handling patient care needs.
- Assisted and cared for patients with special needs.
- Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed charts to check for special conditions.
- Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.
- Responded to patient needs and special requests.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
Education
Registered Professional Nurse -
The State Education Department
New York05-2025
Registered Nursing
Kumasi Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Kumasi, Ghana W/A08.2015
High School Diploma -
Tepa Senior High
Tepa05.2011
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Patient education and counseling
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Strong medical ethic
- Patient Management
- Family and patient support
- Wound care specialist
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Critical care
Timeline
Senior Nurse
Bremang Adventist Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2022
Rotational Nurse
Tepa District Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2017
Internship Student
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital/Accra Psychiatric
10.2012 - 08.2015
Registered Nursing
Kumasi Nursing And Midwifery Training College
High School Diploma -
Tepa Senior High
Registered Professional Nurse -
The State Education Department