VICTORIA FRIMPONG
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 10 years of direct patient care experience as Patient Care Associate in high-volume ambulatory and outpatient settings. Strong foundation in comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and evidence-based nursing practice. Clinical experience includes Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics/Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Mental Health, and Community Health. Committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering positive outcomes through effective communication and teamwork. Strong foundation in nursing process: head-to-toe/focused assessments, vital signs/SpO2 trending, I&O, fall precautions, infection prevention, SBAR handoff, and patient-centered education. Clinical rotations across Med-Surg, OB/Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Mental Health, and Community Health; seeking a New Graduate RN Residency in acute care.
Diligent Registered Nurse with strong background in patient care. Successfully supported clinical teams by assisting with patient hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort. Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations and maintain accurate patient records.
Work History
Patient Care Associate
11 Years 5 Months- Perform comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, focused screenings, EKGs, specimen collection/processing, and phlebotomy while identifying and reporting changes in patient condition.
- Document patient care accurately in Epic/Cerner, reinforce patient education, coordinate follow-up care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
Patient Care Associate
2 Years- Supported ambulatory nursing services through vital signs, EKGs, blood draws, specimen handling, and patient preparation while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Collaborated with nurses, providers, and ancillary staff to facilitate efficient patient flow, communicate clinical findings, and support coordinated patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Associate Degree
Skills
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Selected rotations: Med-Surg I (Jacobi Hospital): head-to-toe/focused assessments, vitals/SpO2 trending, ADLs, I&O, fall precautions, SBAR reporting. Med-Surg II (Metropolitan Hospital): injections and FS glucose checks (supervised), medication-safety principles, sterile technique support, documentation/time management. OB/Pediatrics (Metropolitan Hospital): postpartum/newborn workflow observation; pediatric care (dehydration/croup) with contact/droplet precautions.
- Geriatrics & Mental Health (Concord Nursing Home): Braden/BIMS/fall-risk tools, skin integrity support, therapeutic communication, supervised glucose checks/insulin care.
- Community Health (Mount Sinai West): interdisciplinary rounds, recovery-focused groups, vital/FS glucose checks, therapeutic communication, SBAR updates.
RELEVANT NURSING COMPETENCIES
- Perform comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments to identify actual and potential patient health problems.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and document individualized plans of care while promoting patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Accurately maintain nursing documentation, including care plans, progress notes, and electronic medical records.
- Communicate changes in patient condition promptly using SBAR and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provide patient and family education regarding disease processes, medications, treatments, and discharge planning.
- Delegate appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel while ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery.
- Promote evidence-based practice through participation in quality improvement initiatives and continuing professional development.
- Maintain a strong commitment to infection prevention, fall prevention, patient advocacy, and compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and accountability while supporting organizational goals and nursing standards.