VIVIAN M. SACKEYFIO
New York,NY
Summary
To secure a position in health care that will provide challenging career opportunities. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 30+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to Postpartum patients. Knowledgeable about mother-baby requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Staff Nurse
Harlem Hospital Center
01.2012 - Current
- Mother-Baby Unit
- Assessment of newborn and postpartum mothers
- Formulation of goal directed individualized plan which is prioritized and derived from the patient's care needs
- Implementation and evaluation of plan of care; executing nursing instruction in accordance with the Institution's established standards, policies, procedures and safety precautions to meet patient's needs.
Registered Staff Nurse
Kateri Residence
02.2005 - 08.2005
- Worked in the sub-acute unit with tracheostomy patients and G - Tube feeders
- Assessment/data collection in an ongoing, systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychologic, cognitive and cultural diversity of the Resident
- Formulation of a goal directed individualized plan of care which is prioritized and derived from
- Resident care needs
- Implementation
- Evaluation and documentation of resident's response to and outcome of care provided.
Health/Pediatric Nurse
Public, Ministry of Health
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Immunizations, Health Education, assessment implementation and evaluation of the pediatric patient
- Administration of medications; supervision of junior nurses; exhibition of good organizational skills through effective utilization of staff and resources to achieve departmental goals.
Certified Midwife
Korle - Bu Teaching Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Worked at the OBS/GYN unit performing antenatal, delivery and postnatal duties, patient education and care of the preterm baby.
Registered Nurse
Korle - Bu Teaching Hospital
02.1984 - 02.1986
- Worked at the medical surgical unit
- Responsibilities included assessment of patient needs, formulation of goal directed individualized plan of care, implementation of plan of care and executing nursing interventions in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures; evaluation of patient's response to and outcome of care provided; administration of medications-oral I.V and IM, NG- tube feedings.
Education
State Registered Nurse - Nursing
Nurses' Training College
Accra Ghana, West Africa 02.1981 - 02.1984
Certified Midwife - Nursing Midwifery
Midwifery Training School
Accra Ghana, West Africa 05.1986 - 05.1987
Public Health Nursing
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES TRAINING SCHOOL
Accra Ghana, West Africa 11.1990 - 11.1991
Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Building Rapport and Trust
- PointClickCare EMR
- Intakes and Discharges
- Charting and Documentation
- EPIC EMR
- Medical Evaluations
- Acute Illness
- Intravenous Injections
- Patient Education
- Infection Control Measures
- Taking Vital Signs
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Prioritizing Patients
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Care Assessment
- Dispensing Medications
- Inter-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Update Electronic Charts
- Immunization Services
- Patient Admission
- Compassionate and Caring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Nursing Performance Assessment
Certification
NRP
BLS
S.T.A.B.L.E
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Timeline
Registered Staff Nurse
Harlem Hospital Center
01.2012 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse
Kateri Residence
02.2005 - 08.2005
Health/Pediatric Nurse
Public, Ministry of Health
01.1992 - 01.1999
Public Health Nursing
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES TRAINING SCHOOL
11.1990 - 11.1991
Certified Midwife
Korle - Bu Teaching Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1990
Certified Midwife - Nursing Midwifery
Midwifery Training School
05.1986 - 05.1987
Registered Nurse
Korle - Bu Teaching Hospital
02.1984 - 02.1986
State Registered Nurse - Nursing
Nurses' Training College
02.1981 - 02.1984
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