Nurse
Alfred Abiro Afanaam
Ministry Of Defense
Tema,Greater Accra
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Analytical and strategic Job Title with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Work History
Nurse
12 Years- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Soldier
25 Years- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Coached and mentored new recruits for motivated, high-performing teams.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Delivered prompt first aid and medical care to injured personnel, optimizing outcomes.
Education
Diploma - Registered General Nurse
Skills
1. Leadership skills as ward Master in 37 Military Hospital.
2. Leadership skills as a lead Nurse and ward Master of the Ghana medical Unit of United Nations peace support duties
UNIFIL in Lebanon and MINUSMA in Mali respectively.
3. Experienced in United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)
as a radio operator from 2003-2004
2005 and 2008-2009.
Accomplishments
Overall Best Student of 37 Military Hospital Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the 2012 academic calendar year.
Certification
- Diploma in Registered General Nurse from 37 NMTC and KNUST. Licensed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana.
Additional Information
Marital status: Married
Next of kin: Florence Afanaam (wife)
Mobile number: +233541273434
Address: Biekro Barracks Block O Room 3, Tema Newtown, Ghana.
Timeline
Nurse
Ministry Of Defense
08.2013 - 08.2025Read More
Soldier
Ministry Of Defense And Ghana Armed Forces
06.1999 - 06.2024Read More
37 NMTC And KNUST
Diploma from Registered General Nurse
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