Aretha Osei
Charlotte
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care fast paced environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
VA Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Administers medications and treatment to 5-6 patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Serves as a resource to other members of the healthcare team, providing guidance and support as needed
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Atrium Healthcare at Mercy
09.2021 - Current
- Expedited admissions, transfers, and discharges by coordinating efficiently with other departments within the hospital system.
- Managed caseload 5 - 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Closely monitored post-operative patients for complications or unusual symptoms.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Chronic
05.2016 - 09.2022
- Performed dialysis treatment and cannulated accesses for 12 patients; provided pre and post care to patients in hemodialysis unit
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Registered Nurse
Carolinas Continue Care LTAC
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Performed treatment for 5 patients with trachea and on ventilators: patients on various kinds of drips patients with complicated wounds and documents to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Charge RN who monitors and coordinates daily patient care activities of unit of 23 beds; schedules staff and patients to ensure full coverage of patient care needs at all times and to ensure effective patient services.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice Of Kanappolis
11.2011 - 04.2016
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene need to residents in 20 bed at hospice.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
ITT Technical Institute - High Point, NC
03.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
2009
Associate of Arts - Education
University of Cape Coast
06.2005
High School Diploma -
New Juabeng Secondary Commercial
06.1988
Skills
- Teamwork
- Medication administration
- Communication Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient education and counseling
Accomplishments
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
- American Nurse's Association member
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
VA Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Atrium Healthcare at Mercy
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Carolinas Continue Care LTAC
08.2018 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Chronic
05.2016 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice Of Kanappolis
11.2011 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
ITT Technical Institute - High Point, NC
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Associate of Arts - Education
University of Cape Coast
High School Diploma -
New Juabeng Secondary Commercial
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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