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BENEDICTA OWUSUAA HAMMOND

ODORKOR

Summary

I am a compassionate registered nurse with experience across various clinical settings. My skills encompass patient education, health assessments, and medication administration, complemented by strong interpersonal communication skills that foster relationships with patients and their families. I have a proven track record of managing high-stress situations with composure, always prioritizing patient safety and comfort. In my previous role, I made significant contributions to enhancing patient satisfaction scores. My approach is characterized by teamwork and empathy, which ensures optimal patient outcomes and fosters collaborative healthcare environments. I am adept at working effectively without supervision and rapidly acquiring new skills. As a hardworking employee, I possess customer service, multitasking, and time management skills, underpinned by a background in various types of eye surgeries..

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ENROLLED NURSE

THE BANK HOSPITAL
CANTOMENTS, ACCRA
09.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Assisting and setting up tray in interventional radiological procedures such as Hysterosalpingography, CT chest drainage, ultrasound-guided biopsy, and guided tap, Fine needle aspiration cytology, tubal cannulation, Barium meal, barium swallow, and barium enema and urethrography.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • performed requisition and stocked consumables items for radiological procedure.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

ENROLLED NURSE

ST THOMAS EYE HOSPITAL
MATAHEKO
07.2017 - 09.2021
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Provided nursing care for patients with various eye diseases, diagnoses, and treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Assisting in various eye surgeries, such as...
  • Small incision cataract surgery.
  • phacoemulsification
  • pterygium
  • Trabeculotomy
  • Strabismus (Squint surgery)
  • Retinal surgery.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
  • Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.


ANXILLARYNURSE

SAVE THE NATION'S SIGHT CLINIC
EAST-LEGON
11.2010 - 09.2015
  • I was trained as a theater assistant, assisting in eye surgeries.
  • STERILIZATION OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND DRAPES
  • PURCHASING OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER SUPPLIES
  • PATIENT RECORD KEEPING
  • THEATER IN-CHARGE
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BSC NURSING

METHODIST UNIVERSITY GHAHA
DANSOMAN, ACCRA- GHANA
11-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance Clinical

Martin Luther Health Training School
Odorkor- Busia, Accra
09-2017

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Medication Administration
  • Discharge coordination
  • Patient Care and Education
  • Nursing staff development
  • Care plan implementation

Accomplishments


Knowledge and use of RIS,
PACS and MS Office tools
BASIC Life Support (BLS). •
AIDET Comm

Languages

German
First Language

Certification

Nursing And Midwifery Council Of Ghana

Nurse Assistance Clinical

AIN(18BA28222403)

REG.NO: NAC16988

Timeline

ENROLLED NURSE

THE BANK HOSPITAL
09.2021 - Current

ENROLLED NURSE

ST THOMAS EYE HOSPITAL
07.2017 - 09.2021

ANXILLARYNURSE

SAVE THE NATION'S SIGHT CLINIC
11.2010 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - BSC NURSING

METHODIST UNIVERSITY GHAHA

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance Clinical

Martin Luther Health Training School
BENEDICTA OWUSUAA HAMMOND