Vanessa Afful
Nursing
Worcester,MA
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at AdCare Hospital, enhancing patient satisfaction and health outcomes through expert patient care and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and patient assessment, I excel in creating safe environments and mentoring staff, significantly improving retention rates. Demonstrates compassion and clinical judgment, ensuring comprehensive care from admission to discharge.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
AdCare Hospital
107 Lincoln Street, Worcester Ma
11.2018 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
CNA
AdCare Hospital
107 Lincoln Street, Worcester MA 01605
09.2012 - 10.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
RN
Ministry of Health
Ghana
04.2010 - 06.2011
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Nurses And Midwives Training College
Cape Coast, Ghana06.2009
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Precepting
- Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- Taking vitals
Certification
CPR
RN
Languages
TWI
Native or Bilingual
Twi
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN
AdCare Hospital
11.2018 - Current
CNA
AdCare Hospital
09.2012 - 10.2018
RN
Ministry of Health
04.2010 - 06.2011
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Nurses And Midwives Training College
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