Josephine Ghartey is a registered nurse seeking a position in intensive care or emergency nursing. She has over 10 years of experience as a community health nurse in Ghana and as a certified nurse aide in Virginia. Ghartey received her BSN from Old Dominion University in 2015 and has a 3.62 GPA. She has over 360 hours of clinical experience in medical-surgical, ICU, emergency departments, and rehabilitation settings. Ghartey is certified in CPR and as a nurse aide. Her objective is to gain experience caring for critically ill patients.
Josephine Ghartey is a registered nurse seeking a position in intensive care or emergency nursing. She has over 10 years of experience as a community health nurse in Ghana and as a certified nurse aide in Virginia. Ghartey received her BSN from Old Dominion University in 2015 and has a 3.62 GPA. She has over 360 hours of clinical experience in medical-surgical, ICU, emergency departments, and rehabilitation settings. Ghartey is certified in CPR and as a nurse aide. Her objective is to gain experience caring for critically ill patients.
Josephine Ghartey is a registered nurse seeking a position in intensive care or emergency nursing. She has over 10 years of experience as a community health nurse in Ghana and as a certified nurse aide in Virginia. Ghartey received her BSN from Old Dominion University in 2015 and has a 3.62 GPA. She has over 360 hours of clinical experience in medical-surgical, ICU, emergency departments, and rehabilitation settings. Ghartey is certified in CPR and as a nurse aide. Her objective is to gain experience caring for critically ill patients.
Josephine Ghartey is a registered nurse seeking a position in intensive care or emergency nursing. She has over 10 years of experience as a community health nurse in Ghana and as a certified nurse aide in Virginia. Ghartey received her BSN from Old Dominion University in 2015 and has a 3.62 GPA. She has over 360 hours of clinical experience in medical-surgical, ICU, emergency departments, and rehabilitation settings. Ghartey is certified in CPR and as a nurse aide. Her objective is to gain experience caring for critically ill patients.
2658 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia 23666.
Phone: 757-391-4602 E-Mail: jghar002@odu.edu
Objective A dedicated student with broad range healthcare experience seeking to obtain a full-time nursing position in an Intensive Care setting or Emergency Department that will allow me to build upon my nursing knowledge, and to gain more experience with caring for critically ill patients.
Education Old Dominion University, School Of Nursing, Norfolk, VA BSN, August 2015
GPA: 3.62/4.00
Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge, VA AAS, May 2013
GPA: 3.9/4.00
Gees Career Institute, Woodbridge, VA CAN Certification, March 2010
Community Health Nursing School, Winneba, Ghana Diploma in Community Health Nursing, May 2003
Professional Experience Riverside Rehabilitation Center, Hampton, VA
2014 - Present
Position Certified Nurse Aide
Performs direct and indirect patients care activities for specific patients populations. Specimen collection, transcription of medical orders as required and other specified technical duties in support of the delivery of nursing care and under supervision of an RN/LPN. Caring for patients in Sub acute and rehab Nursing Center. Patients Care and providing activities of daily living. Ensuring patients dignity and respect and encouraging independent. Monitoring patients Vital Signs and reporting abnormalities to the Nurse. Communicating to the nurse regarding patients needs and changes.
Roses Home Health Agency, Woodbridge, VA
2010 2014
Position Certified Nurse Aide
Properly applying standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery on a daily basis. Provide proper upkeep, care, maintenance, and daily schedule of patients. Feeding and assisting physically disabled and elderly patients. Monitoring patient Vital Signs and reporting abnormalities to the Nurse.
Ghana Health Service, Tepa District Hospital, Ashanti Region, Ghana
2004 2009
Registered Community Health Nurse
Treatment of medical emergencies such as burns, accidents, delivery of babies and minor ailments Administering medication and treatment as ordered Performing diagnostic test and drawing blood to the laboratory
Josephine Ghartey
Collaborating with the Physician Assistance and other healthcare professionals
Patients teaching on correct use of prescribe medication for communicable disease such as TB, HIV/AIDS and Buruli ulcer. Counseling, monitoring of CD4 count, and administering medication to people living with HIV/AIDS Home Visiting to people living with communicable disease, premature babies, and Organizing and performing Child welfare clinics, Antenatal clinics, and School health services Performing Vaccination outreach for various preventable disease Providing family planning services and education Preventing and Controlling of diseases through public education Maintaining and promoting the health of elderly, pregnant women, children, and vulnerable population Compiling Sub-district health Centers and District hospital public health report to the Region
Clinical Experience 2013 2015 Old Dominion University, School Of Nursing Norfolk, VA Transition to the Role of the professional Nurse
120 Hours preceptor rotation, MICU Riverside Regional Medical Center
N451 Adults Health III Critically Ill Adult
72 Hours Clinical Rotation, in NICU, GICU, Trauma ICU, PVSU and ED at Sentara Norfolk General
N341 Adults Health II Care of the Adult with Organ System Dysfunction
