Ethlyn Addo
Baltimore
Summary
Compassionate nurse leader with extensive experience in diverse healthcare environments. Expertise in acute care management and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Achieved zero major findings during a Joint Commission survey, demonstrating a strong commitment to quality assurance. Focused on culturally competent patient advocacy and enhancing outcomes in clinical and virtual settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital
Bethel
05.2019 - Current
- Led care delivery across medical-surgical, pediatric, and behavioral health units in rural hospital.
- Coordinated daily operations and clinical priorities to maintain safe, effective care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge processes.
- Utilized phone and video platforms for telehealth communications and follow-up care.
- Mentored nursing staff while promoting collaboration and accountability within teams.
- Navigated insurance barriers to support continuity of patient care.
- Supervised nursing staff and managed patient care activities in fast-paced environments.
- Conducted daily patient rounds to assess conditions and document care progress.
Interim Nurse Manager
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital
Bethel
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Directed clinical operations across Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, and Behavioral Health units during leadership transition.
- Supervised over 30 nursing staff to ensure optimal staffing and compliance with care standards.
- Led department through Joint Commission survey, achieving zero major findings and commendation.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients and families in various languages to enhance health literacy.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all units.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing personnel to promote professional development.
- Fostered positive work environment through effective communication with team members.
- Initiated daily team huddles and standardized interdisciplinary rounding to improve care coordination.
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Delivered high-acuity care in fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
- Educated patients on post-acute care, medication regimens, and recovery goals.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Maintained safe patient environment by adhering to infection control policies.
- Advocated for patients' rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, addressed complications, and coordinated critical care treatment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatments, and assisted physicians with procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning and arranged follow-up appointments.
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg, Telemetry, Behavioral Health
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Towson
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Delivered nursing care for patients with complex medical and psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored cardiac telemetry and administered medications effectively.
- Supported behavioral health interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
- Facilitated discharge planning in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
12.2024
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Howard Community College
12.2016
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Global University
Skills
- Cultural competence and health equity
- Leadership development
- Quality assurance
- Acute and chronic care
- Behavioral health nursing
- High-stress decision-making
- Work planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Medication management
- Device education
- Telehealth communication
- Remote care coordination
- Insurance navigation
- Resource allocation
- EMR proficiency
- Personal integrity
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse, AK, 147024
- Registered Nurse, DC, RN1049320
- Registered Nurse, MD, R226679
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Active
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Active
Degrees
- BSN
- RN
Timeline
Interim Nurse Manager
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital
02.2025 - 06.2025
Charge Nurse
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg
Sibley Memorial Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg, Telemetry, Behavioral Health
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
04.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Howard Community College
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Global University
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