Vida Kwofie

7535 Knoll Acres Rd, Hanover, MD 21076

240-644-3995,
vidaks2@yahoo.com .
Professional Profile
Translate proven ability to build positive relationship with patients, family members, physicians
and other medical professionals into delivering excellent health care. Exhibit a high level of
energy, integrity and ethics with leadership and motivational skills. Work thoroughly and
precisely, independently or in a team. Patients advocate; effectively communicates patients needs
and concerns to medical team and other health care professionals. Very detail oriented, critical
thinker with the exceptional ability to analyze and improvise.
Education and Training
Coppin State University, Baltimore MD
Family Nurse Practitioner Program, Currently enrolled from August 2013
Coppin State University, Baltimore MD
Bachelorette Degree in Nursing (RN-BSN), May 2013
Anne Arundel Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing May (RN) 26, 2010
VMT Vocational Institute
2004 2005 Licensed Practical Nurse, Diploma
University of Ghana
2001- 2003 Bachelors of Science Degree in Biochemistry
Licensure and Certifications
Registered Nurse State of Maryland
BLS for Health Care Providers
EXPERIENCE
St. Agnes Hospital, Emergency Department Nurse
August 2013 Present
Functions as clinical Nurse II
Initiate order sets including labs based on presenting signs and symptoms
Performs nursing interventions including EKGs, Peripheral IV insertion and prepping
patient for abdominal CT scan

 Take care of critical and acute care patients; ICU, CCU, IMCU, Neuro, and Telemetry
patients
Assists physicians during patient examination and treatment; prepares patients for
surgical procedures
Educates patients and families about illness and disease process
Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to ensure effective and
efficient patient care is delivered

North Arundel Rehabilitation Center - Glen Burnie, MD

2010-2013
Registered Nurse/ Supervisor
Functions as shift supervisor as needed, delegates and makes judgments related to patient
care; provides excellent patient care and customer service
Applies critical thinking and skills within an acute setting to patients with multiple
medical diagnoses
Assists physicians during patient examination and treatment; prepares patients for
surgical procedures
Develops and revises patient care plans based on specific patient needs
Maintains clinical pathways and acute care for patients with: hip and knee surgery; openheart surgery; and general medical surgical patients, including shock trauma patients
Preceptor to newly-hired nurses
Uses therapeutic communication with patients, families and colleagues
Cherry Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
August 2006 March 2009
Shift supervisor/Charge nurse
Educates patients and families about illness and disease process
Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to ensure effective and
efficient patient care is delivered
Bay Ridge Health Care Center
March 2006 August 2006

Charge Nurse
Provided nursing care for patients in an acute nursing unit