Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Certification
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Vincent Bosu

Martinsville

Summary

Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. As a soldier and Unit Supply Specialist with the United States Army, i`m excellent multitasker and problem-solver with a superior work ethic and strong communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Nurse, Medical, Surgical Telemetry

Carolinas Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.

Charge RN, Float, ICU, ER, MedSurg, Telemetry.

Sovah Health - Martinsville
02.2020 - 11.2023
  • Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders on at least 5 patients per day.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses in at least 5 patients per day.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education, and discharge support for at least 5 patients per day.
  • demonstrated an in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action for at least 5 patients per day.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and care, and airway management, on at least 5 patients per day.
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options for at least 5 patients per day.
  • Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • led a successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.

Travel Registered Nurse, PICU

Forsyth Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing the chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Registered Nurse, PCU, PRN.

Duke University Hospital
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare profiles adult patients.
  • Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely and within office settings.
  • Completed at-home health checks for children unable to visit medical offices due to health risks and living conditions.

Travel Registered Nurse, PCU

Springfield Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.

Travel Registered Nurse, PCU, Float.

Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses on at least 5 patients per day.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge on at least 5 patients per day.
  • Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders on at least 5 patients per day.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action on at least 5 patients per day..
  • Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions on at least 5 patients per day.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions on at least 5 patients per day.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity on at least 5 patients per day.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings on at least 5 patients per day.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Cared for patients in 50-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
  • Administered medications to 50 patients and monitored response to medications
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.

Unit Supply Sergeant, United States Army Reserve

United States Army Reserve
12.2021 - Current
  • Maintained automated system for tracking group supplies and equipment.
  • Oversaw supply requests, accountability and receipts.
  • Prepared unit and organizational supply documentation.
  • Planned and conducted annual section training.
  • Participated in continuous improvement in contract execution process and delivered recommendations, ideas and plans to local and functional management.
  • Reconciled inventory with plants and third-party warehouses and confirmed, identified, escalated, investigated and resolved stock differences.
  • Acted as primary contact for supply chain management systems, tools and data and ran regular reports in support of supply chain business processes.
  • Completed regular inventory counts of equipment on book for unit.
  • Settled and applied commodity contracts and issued and dispatched commodity sales invoices to customers.

Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2020
  • Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing on at least 5 patients per day.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Safely transported patients using wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
  • Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
  • Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
  • Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
  • Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, including blood pressure, height, weight and drawing blood.
  • Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
  • Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
  • Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
  • Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.

Registered Nurse – Medical-surgical unit

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques on at least 5 patients per day..
  • Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately

Education

Diplama - Unit Supply Specialist

United States Army, Fort Jackson, Fort Lee
Prince George, VA
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
08.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Nurses Training College, Ho
Volta-Ghana
04.2014

Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Evidence-based nursing practice
  • Patient centered care
  • Records Management
  • Information Ordering and Categorizing
  • Materials Requisition

Accomplishments

  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.

Additional Information

  • RN License: USA, Virginia, Compact designation, Active
  • RN License: USA, Illinois Active
  • RN License: Canada, College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, Active
  • RN License: Ghana-issued Active
  • IELTS – 7.5 band in speaking, overall band of 7.0

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Live Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • NIH - Stoke Scale

Timeline

Travel Nurse, Medical, Surgical Telemetry

Carolinas Medical Center
12.2023 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse, PICU

Forsyth Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse, PCU, PRN.

Duke University Hospital
09.2022 - 05.2023

Travel Registered Nurse, PCU

Springfield Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022

Unit Supply Sergeant, United States Army Reserve

United States Army Reserve
12.2021 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse, PCU, Float.

Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2021

Charge RN, Float, ICU, ER, MedSurg, Telemetry.

Sovah Health - Martinsville
02.2020 - 11.2023

Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse – Medical-surgical unit

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2016

Diplama - Unit Supply Specialist

United States Army, Fort Jackson, Fort Lee

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Ghana

Associate of Science - Nursing

Nurses Training College, Ho
Vincent Bosu