Yaw Cheremeh
Trenton,New Jersey
Summary
Compassionate and highly experienced registered nurse with over 12 years of clinical expertise in medical-surgical and emergency care within a renowned hospital environment. Demonstrates a dedicated, adaptable, and quick-thinking approach, applying extensive knowledge in clinical procedures, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, medication administration, and education. Proven ability to deliver quality patient care while managing complex cases and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams as a charge nurse. Strong background in surgical patient care, including pre-operative and post-operative management, with a commitment to providing safe, patient-centered care in a surgical ward setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE- SURGICAL UNIT
Guys and St Thomas Hospital
London, U.K
10.2015 - 03.2026
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in surgical and emergency settings
- Monitor patient conditions, assess needs, and employ appropriate nursing interventions
- Provide pre- and post-operative care, ensuring patient stability and recovery
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR systems
- Assisting post-operative patient with their daily activities to living until regaining Independence
- Make referral to the necessary agencies for patients as needed
- Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans for patients
- Perform clinical procedures such as urinalysis, bladder scanning and intravenous line dressing changes
- Provide care for patient with foley catheter, drains and tubes
- Manage the unit safely as a charge nurse to delegate tasks to nurses with the right skills to perform and identify struggling colleagues to offer support
- Ensure adherence to infection control policy and safety protocols
- Carry out weekly and monthly audits on the unit to ensure performance meets standards.
REGISTERED NURSE-MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT
Guys and St Thomas Hospital
London, U.K
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Managed care for patients with a range of medical and surgical conditions
- Assisted in post-surgical recovery, including monitoring for complications
- Administered medications, IV fluids, blood products and treatments
- Coordinated care with multi-disciplinary team
- Provided patient education on recovery and health maintenance
- Ensure continuity of care for patients with long-term health conditions before discharge by making referrals to other agencies
- Advocate for patients and offer emotional support
- Report and document incident occurrence in the unit
- Ensure patient safety by adhering to safety protocol
REGISTERED NURSE-EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Guys and St Thomas Hospital
London, U.K
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Provided urgent and critical care for patients with acute and life-threatening conditions
- Performed rapid assessments, triage, and prioritization of patient care according to health state
- Assisted in emergency procedures and resuscitation efforts
- Stabilized patients for transfer or admission to inpatient wards
- Maintained calm and effective communication in challenging situations
- Perform clinical tasks like vital signs taking, EKG, VBG and blood glucose
- Monitor patient health status and inform healthcare providers when there are changes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middlesex University
London, United Kingdom12-2014
Access to higher Education - Nursing
South Thames college
Morden, United Kingdom12-2010
BTEC First Diploma - Health and Social care
South Thames college
Morden, United Kingdom12-2009
Skills
- Pre-operative and post-operative patient care
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Wound care management
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Pain management
- Emergency response and triage
- Infection control and safety protocols
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) documentation
- Patient and family education
- Charge Nurse leadership
- Staff Supervision and Mentoring Nursing Student
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), New Jersey
- Registered Nurse (RN), England, United Kingdom
- Basic Life Support
- Suicide Awareness
- Child Protection
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Information Governance
- Manual Handling
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adult (including Mental capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)
- Medicine Management
- Infection Prevention
- Fire Safety
- Safe Transfusion
Accomplishments
- Elected for employee of the month award and recognized for longevity of service
- Precepted new nurses and mentored several student nurses
- Received positive patient feedback
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE- SURGICAL UNIT
Guys and St Thomas Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2026
REGISTERED NURSE-MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT
Guys and St Thomas Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2015
REGISTERED NURSE-EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Guys and St Thomas Hospital
10.2014 - 04.2015
Access to higher Education - Nursing
South Thames college
BTEC First Diploma - Health and Social care
South Thames college
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middlesex University