Yawa Afrane
Worcester,MA
Summary
Dedicated Massachusett State Board Certified Registered Nurse with more than 11 years of experience with background working in multi disciplinary medical and psych facilities caring for diverse patients. Demonstrated conflict resolution abilities. Culturally competent to care for wide variety of patient with diverse need. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital
Worcester, MA
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hospital for Behavioral Medicine
Worcester, MA
03.2020 - Current
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.
Registered Nurse
MIDDLESEX HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Worcester, MA
01.2016 - Current
- RN,CNA Certificate,HHA Certified, CPR Changing dressing blood sugar
- Checks Documentations Following up with the doctors Monitoring and reporting vital signs Admission and discharge Medication .
- Administration Observing the client for any behavior changes and reporting Talking to clients and encouraging self confidence and independence.
- Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the nurse on home healthcare team.
- Assess and recorded patients' medical history, Med reconciliation, vital and test results in medical records during admission.
- Administered IV medication, PO medication, Topical medication.
- Change dressing, wound care.
- Provided necessary health education on disease process and side effect of medications.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Registered Nurse
LIFESTREAM HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
Southbridge, MA
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. PO,IV, Topical medication administration.
- Follow up with doctors and report behavior changes when identified.
- Patient admission and discharge.
- Patient teaching and instruction to promote and maintain safety and independent.
Registered Nurse
AVENUE HOMECARE SERVICES
Lawrence, MA
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.Perform wound care and dressing change,Medication administration including PO, IV, Insulin Injection.
- Admission and discharge,Coordinating with doctors to develop care plans for patients while maintaining and ensure over all well-being of all patients.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Umass Memorial Hospital
Worcester, MA
11.2004 - 01.2014
- Worked on busy med surge floor responsible for at least eight post- op patients daily. Performing tasks including EKG, Vital signs, Obtaining urine cultures, Guiac stools and recorded,documentation,assist in admission, patient reporting changing in behavior to RN,post mortem care, feeding and assisting with ambulation.
Skills
- Medical screening
- Patient monitoring
- Family and patient support
- Emotional awareness
- Taking vitals
- Strong medical ethic
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hospital for Behavioral Medicine
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
MIDDLESEX HEALTHCARE SERVICES
01.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
LIFESTREAM HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
02.2015 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
AVENUE HOMECARE SERVICES
04.2014 - 01.2015
Certified Nurse Assistant
Umass Memorial Hospital
11.2004 - 01.2014
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