Laurencia Tawiah
Dumfries
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with a proven track record of completing tasks efficiently. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Strong communication abilities, excels in high-stress settings, and collaborates effectively with team members. Recognized for delivering exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and attentive listening skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal/Adult Family Medicine Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2018 - Current
- Delivered medications to ensure safe procedural sedation.
- Addressed critical emergencies by utilizing Advanced Cardiac Life Support protocols.
- Directed implementation of medication and treatment schedules for patients.
- Collaborated on patient care through therapeutic procedures and post-procedure education.
- Enhanced patient results through targeted teaching that encourages compliance with healthcare regimens.
- Utilized, maintained, troubleshoot, assessed, and removed PICC and other central venous access lines.
- Executed IV initiation, medication delivery, and patient assessments seamlessly.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Dominion Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed psychosocial assessments, including histories and physicals.
- Developed discharge plans that included follow up appointments with primary care physicians or psychiatrists.
- Monitored medications for effectiveness and side effects, providing education about medication use to patients and families.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information according to facility policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, AUC
06.2016 - 05.2023
- Applied critical reasoning to determine nursing interventions according to patients' conditions and requirements.
- Completed patient assessments to detect condition changes, informing physicians promptly and implementing necessary interventions.
- Administered medications in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring safe practices.
- Promoted patient satisfaction through empathetic, holistic nursing care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Consistently followed strict procedures for infection prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to update knowledge on nursing care advancements.
- Identified potential hazards to enhance safety standards within the healthcare environment.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication handling processes, increasing safety and efficiency in fast-paced settings.
- 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.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed patient responses following administration of medications and IV treatments.
- Provided exceptional care to a wide range of patients while coordinating admissions and triage.
- Assessed incoming patients to identify urgency of medical needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided high-quality nursing care to patients on a 38-bed unit; including pre-and post-cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablation, pacemaker insertion, coronary artery bypass, aortic and mitral valve surgeries, heart failure, and various stages of acute coronary syndrome.
- S/P stroke patient, blood transfusions, Heparin drips, Lasix drips, and Using Glucometer, Peg tubes, chest tubes.
- Monitored patients conditions, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Led nighttime operations at healthcare facility while serving as resource nurse.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Communicated with physicians and families about patient change in condition.
- Assessed patients when there was a change in condition and served as a resource nurse.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Collaborated with the Nursing Team Leader to ensure optimal patient care in the Urgent Care and Clinical Decision Unit.
- Facilitated coordination of patient care among physicians and staff.
- Conducted administration of treatments and medications adhering to established nursing guidelines.
- Maintained accuracy and timeliness of clinical documentation in electronic medical records.
- Adhered to infection control protocols to ensure safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Global Health College
Alexandria, VA10.2015
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Works well under pressure
- Decision-making ability
- Ability to work independently
- Patient care planning
- Emergency Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- NIHSS
- Registered Nurse Virginia License #0001268986
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Dominion Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2024
Internal/Adult Family Medicine Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
06.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, AUC
06.2016 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Global Health College
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