Charles Ansah
Fredericksburg
Summary
Dynamic nurse with fast-paced expertise in emergency care and comprehensive patient assessments. Strong track record in crisis management, effectively monitoring vital signs, administering treatments and advocating for patient education to promote understanding of care plans and health management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mary Washington Hospital
Stafford
09.2024 - Current
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Assessed patient conditions to determine immediate care needs & monitored vital signs to detect changes in patient status.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management.
- Maintained accurate documented records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patients' care.
CNA
Live With A Purpose Homecare, LLC
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Coordinated communication among patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure clarity and understanding. between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
G4S Security Services
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
- Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
- Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
- Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles
- Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
- Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
- Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities
- Provide assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
- Scan all buildings and watch CCTV camera feeds
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg, VA09-2024
Skills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Emergency/ Trauma Care
- Patient Monitoring & Assessments
- Medical Records
- EPIC Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- ALS/PALS Certification
Volunteer Experience
INOVA Hospital
*Transporting of patients
*Providing customer service and merchant sales at gift shop
*Front desk duties
* Delivered flowers to patients or workers of the hospital
*Socialize with patients to keep them in company and/or visitors
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mary Washington Hospital
09.2024 - Current
CNA
Live With A Purpose Homecare, LLC
03.2021 - 06.2023
G4S Security Services
06.2019 - 02.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eastern Virginia Career College