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Yaw Owusu
Registerd Practical Nurse
Toronto,ON
Summary
Driven Registered Practical Nurse Skilled in conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals in accordance with CNO standards.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
University Health Network
Certified Joint Health and Safety Member
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and implementing effective hazard control measures.
- Reduced accident rates through comprehensive risk assessments and proactive recommendations for improvements.
- Collaborated with management to develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Increased employee awareness of safety practices by delivering engaging training sessions and workshops.
University Health Network
Registered Practical Nurse
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care by implementing evidence-based practices, according to CNO guideline's
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and using effective therapeutic communication skills.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to establish a plan of care tailored to individual needs and patient. Goals
Runnymede Healthcare Centre
Registered Practical Nurse
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, catheterization, specimen collection, and wound dressing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
City Of Toronto Public Health
Clinical Lead /Immunizer/Aftercare Nurse
04.2021 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Administered vaccines as per CNO guidelines and Toronto Public Health protocol
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
Saint Elizabeth Healthcare
Registered Practical Nurse
04.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically-relevant symptoms
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Assessed, dressed and monitored various wounds as per prescribed orders
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
Education
Centennial College755 Morningside Ave, Scarborough, ON M1C 4Z4
Diploma from Practical Nursing
12.2019
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Infection control, aseptic procedures
- Patient with Chronic disease management
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient/Family Education and Instruction
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Availability
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Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
- Training - precepted new staff nurses to help build their confidence and nursing skill set.
- Collaborated with a team of health professional to help deliver safe compassionate care.
Affiliations
- CNO
- Certified Joint health Safety member-Ministry of Labour
Timeline
Certified Joint Health and Safety Member
University Health Network
02.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
University Health Network
04.2022 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Runnymede Healthcare Centre
10.2021 - Current
Clinical Lead /Immunizer/Aftercare Nurse
City Of Toronto Public Health
04.2021 - 09.2023
Registered Practical Nurse
Saint Elizabeth Healthcare
04.2021 - 09.2022
Centennial College
Diploma from Practical Nursing
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