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.
