Ruth Ennin Hammond
Summary
Driven Nurse with a proven track record at The Trust Hospital, adept in medication and IV administration and excelling in patient education. Leveraged clinical judgment and compassionate care to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes. Demonstrated success in implementing evidence-based practices and improving nursing satisfaction and morale by over 30%.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
The Trust Hospital
01.2017 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- 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.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
Pentecost University
Accra,Ghana12.2020
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Clinical judgment
- Family Education
- Licensed RN
- Health Promotion
- Surgical care
- Wound Management
- Emergency Care
- Care plan implementation
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient Management
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- Disease Prevention
- Pediatric Care
- Home Health Care
- Geriatric Care
- Community health
- Seizure Management
- Palliative Care
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Patient care planning
- Wound Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV setup
- Relationship Building
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Counseling
- Medication Distribution
- Care Planning
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Administering immunizations
- Chart updating
- Performing EKGs
- Medical Screening
- Home care
- Insulin medication assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Palliative care awareness
- Vaccine administration
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Appointment Scheduling
- Hospice and palliative care
- Language Fluency
- Managing deadlines
- Family advocacy
- Home visits
- Emergency Procedures
- Health screening
- Physical assessments
- Emotional Intelligence
- Critical Care
- Patient Discharge
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Check-Ins
- Long-Term Care
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Personal care needs
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Infection control measures
- Patient Relations
- Medical assessment
- Team Coordination
- Data Collection
- Intake and discharge
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Plan Development
- Intravenous therapy
- Maintaining privacy
- Patient Evaluation
- EMR Systems
- Procedure preparations
- Emotional awareness
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Sanitation
- ADL Assistance
Timeline
Nurse
The Trust Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Nursing
Pentecost University
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