Celestina Odum
Auburn
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with 7 years in emergency and critical care settings. Demonstrated expertise in providing compassionate care and fostering patient independence. Adept at working in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient needs are met efficiently. Enhanced patient satisfaction through proactive communication and advocacy efforts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Rehabilitation Nursing Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Cumming
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily rehabilitation activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Observed and recorded patient vital signs and behavioral changes.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their needs and concerns.
- Performed range of motion exercises, ambulation assistance and transfers with or without mechanical devices.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and dressing patients.
- Encouraged clients to participate in therapeutic activities designed to improve physical function.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and oxygen saturation levels.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Caregiver
Enriched Living partner
Sugar Hill
11.2024 - 09.2025
- I was a Lead Caregiver and my duties include;
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Provided compassionate care to clients in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation needs.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all clients.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
Senior Staff Nurse
Ho Teaching Hospital
Ho
12.2019 - 03.2024
- I worked an RN in Ho Teaching Hospital from 2019-2024 where I started off as a staff nurse and got promoted to a senior staff nurse in 2022.
- I worked at the Triage unit of the accident and emergency department from 2019 to 2021 and My duties included assessing patients to determine the urgency of their condition and prioritising care and ensuring that the patients gets receive the appropriate level of care, attention and treatment.
- In 2022 I was moved to the medical ward (male & female ward) where my duties included;
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University College - School of Nursing and Midwifery
Accra, Ghana07.2023
Diploma - Registered General Nursing
Nurseʼs and Midwifery College
Bolgatanga, Ghana08.2017
Skills
- Basic First Aid
- CPR
- Fire safety
- Effective communication
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Nursing process
- Care plan development
- Patient assessment
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Singing
- Dancing
Certification
RN license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rehabilitation Nursing Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Enriched Living partner
11.2024 - 09.2025
Senior Staff Nurse
Ho Teaching Hospital
12.2019 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University College - School of Nursing and Midwifery
Diploma - Registered General Nursing
Nurseʼs and Midwifery College