Emelia Opuni Baafi

Delivered nursing care to clients with chronic mental health and behavioral conditions, focusing on improving stability and independence. Educated clients and caregivers on symptom management, medication routines, and community resources. Maintained detailed documentation and communicated regularly with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Behavioral Home Health Nurse - Amazing Hope Behavioral Homes - San Tan, AZ

(2020-11)

• Delivered nursing care to clients with chronic mental health and behavioral conditions, focusing on improving stability and independence.
• Educated clients and caregivers on symptom management, medication routines, and community resources.
• Maintained detailed documentation and communicated regularly with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Psychiatric Nurse - Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit - Valleywise Behavioral Health Center - Phoenix, AZ

(2020-02 - 2020-10)

• Provided comprehensive nursing care to adults with acute psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, schizophrenia, and dual diagnoses.
• Administered psychiatric medications and monitored for side effects and therapeutic responses.
• Led group therapy sessions and facilitated psychoeducation on coping strategies and medication compliance.
• Ensured patient and staff safety through de-escalation techniques and adherence to safety protocols.

Registered Nurse - Stroke Unit - Banner Baywood Medical Center

(2019-01 - 2020-06)

• Monitored for signs of deterioration and responded to emergent situations using evidence-based stroke protocols (e.g., NIH Stroke Scale, tPA guidelines).
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including neurology, physical therapy, and speech therapy to develop individualized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on stroke recovery, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications to reduce recurrence risk.

Float On-Call RN - Kaiser Permanente (Springfield, Falls Church, Tysons)

(2018 - 2019)

• Provided flexible, on-call nursing support across multiple specialty departments, including Gastroenterology, Neurology, Rheumatology, Infectious Disease, and OB/GYN
• Delivered comprehensive patient care, including intake assessments, medication administration, patient education, and procedural assistance.
• Triaged patients based on urgency and specialty protocols, often handling complex cases involving autoimmune disorders, neurological conditions, and women's health concerns.
• Adapted quickly to the workflow and clinical needs of each department, consistently maintaining quality standards across all locations and specialties.
• Maintained accurate and timely documentation in Epic, aligning with Kaiser Permanente's standards for specialty care coordination and regulatory compliance.

Clinical Assistant - Kaiser Permanente (Springfield, Falls Church, Tysons and Fredericksburg)

(2016 - 2018)

• Taking of vitals and getting the patient ready (rooming) to by seen by the Physician
• Giving Flu shots and other immunizations at the clinic when the physician puts in the order.
• Reviewing Prep instructions for various procedures in the Gastroenterology Department. (EGD, Colonoscopy and others)
• Scheduling patients for procedures and relaying provider's messages to patients and documenting understanding upon completion.

Clinical Technician/Phlebotomist - Inova Health System (Fairfax Hospital) Acute Pulmonary/Telemetry Unit

(2011 - 2016)

• Responsible for patient care (ADL's) such as bathing, grooming, mouth care, bed making, feeding and other basic care which they cannot do if unaided
• Take on vital tasks such as drawing blood, collecting specimens, and labeling to be taken to the laboratory.
• Placing and removal of Intravenous Line
• Take it upon myself to document carefully and thoroughly into EPIC, all while ensuring client privacy

Registered General Nurse (RN) Medical and Surgical Unit - Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital - Kumasi, Ghana

(2008 - 2010)

• Responsible for general nursing care of patients including administration of medication
• Wound dressing and skin assessment.
• Advocated for patients and families as well as educating them on safety issues, such as medicinal side effects
• Assessed, evaluated, and always maintained the confidentiality of the clients
• Rooming in patients in a timely manner.
• Reviewing Prep instructions for various procedures in the Gastroenterology Department. (EGD, Colonoscopy and others)
• Scheduling patients for procedures and relaying provider's messages to patients and documenting understanding upon completion.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing - Grand Canyon University (2021-04)

ILN Clinical Technician Academy - Clinical Nursing - Inova Learning Network (2011-04)

General Nursing - Nursing - Nurses & Midwifery Training College (2005 - 2008)

High School - Holy Child School (1999 - 2001)