Anthony Owusu Afriyie
788 High Street Perth Amboy, NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Limited Permit
Fort Tryon Centre For Rehabilitation And Nursing.
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Fort Tryon Centre For Rehabilitation And Nursing.
07.2023 - Current
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
37 Military Teaching Hospital
06.2013 - 04.2021
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate Degree, Registered Professional Nursing - Nursing
The University Of The State Of New York
New York 06.2023
Diploma In Nursing - General Nursing
37 Military Hospital Nursing Training College
Accra Ghana 06.2013
Skills
- Home Visits
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessments
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Discharging
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care
- Seizure Management
- EMR Systems
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Long-Term Care
- Physical Assessment
- Follow-Up Calls
- Chest Pain Management
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
Patient Education
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Pain Management
- Administering Immunizations
- Feeding Assistance
- Wound Care
- Emotional Intelligence
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Care Plan Development
- Team Coordination
- Emergency Procedures
- Patient Care Planning
- Intravenous Therapy
- Intakes and Discharges
- Personal Care Needs
- Medication Administration
- Medical Records Management
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Removing Sutures
- Evaluation
Additional Information
Served in United Nation mission in Mali from 2015 to 2016 providing medical care to sick and wounded soldiers.
Reference
Richmond Tabiri
Cooperman Banarbas health, Livingston
Contact: +1 (862) 888-9166
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fort Tryon Centre For Rehabilitation And Nursing.
07.2023 - Current
Limited Permit
Fort Tryon Centre For Rehabilitation And Nursing.
02.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
37 Military Teaching Hospital
06.2013 - 04.2021
Associate Degree, Registered Professional Nursing - Nursing
The University Of The State Of New York
Diploma In Nursing - General Nursing
37 Military Hospital Nursing Training College
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