Augustina Bawel
SUNYANI,GHANA
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with a background in home health and long-term care seeking to leverage expertise to take the next career step with a respected organization. Highly skilled in delivering direct patient care, actualizing individualized treatment plans, and helping patients meet recovery goals. Demonstrated success in improving patient satisfaction and administrative workflows.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered General Nurse (Senior Staff Nurse)
Ministry of Defense, Ghana (Medical Unit)
Accra, Greater Accra
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with the Medicines Act.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental well-being.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information discretely
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved well-being measures.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors, and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Registered General Nursing (Staff Nurse)
37Military Hospital, SURGICAL Unit
Accra, Greater Accra Region
06.2013 - 11.2016
- As part of the professional team of the hospital, I play the role of assessing and planning care for my clients /patients with consistent communication
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement before, during, and after surgeries.
- Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre-and post-operative care.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Educated patients on good health, providing verbal guidance on improved well-being measures.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, by data protection laws.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Registered General Nursing (Staff Nurse)
St. Joseph Hospital, Jirapa (Paediatrics Unit)
JIRAPA, Upper West
05.2012 - 04.2013
- Participated in;
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of clients/patient
- Educating and advocating for patients
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors, and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs, and transfer equipment to securely maneuver patients.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard the health of staff and maintain order within the ward.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximizing data accuracy.
- Educated patients on good health, providing verbal guidance on health measures.
- Maintained patient trust and confidentiality.
Registered nurse (Nursing Office)
37Millitary Hospital (Medical Unit)
Accra, Greater Accra
06.2021 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ghana
GHANA 01.2015 - 01.2018
Diploma - Nursing
St. Joseph Nursing Training College
10.2007 - 12.2010
Skills
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care
- Good educator on health conditions and healthy lifestyle
- Self-motivated
- Patient advising
- Adult acute and critical care
- Discharge procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Patient communication
- Vascular care understanding
- Medication administration
- Managed personal care
- Seizure management
- Checking oxygen levels
- Patient monitoring
- Preparing for procedures
- Monitoring vital signs
- Sick visit procedures
- Critical care
- Aseptic techniques
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Active listening
- Mobility assistance
- Family and patient support
- End-of-life care
- Patient Education
- Admission procedures
- Goal-oriented
- Excellent team player
- Clear handwriting
- Good relationships with other team members and clients/patients with their relatives
- Good communication skills
- Compassionate and empathy
- Work under little or no supervision
- Can work under stress
- Patient care
- Maintain patient confidentiality and upholding professional ethics
- Infection control standards expert
- Diabetes, Hospice, and Stroke Patient Care
- Catheter and wound care
- Triaging patient concerns
Affiliations
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana
REG. NO: RGN11363
Interests
Hobbies
, Dressmaking
Reading
Watching movies
Additional Information
- PIN: 12AB02442302
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Registered nurse (Nursing Office)
37Millitary Hospital (Medical Unit)
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ghana
01.2015 - 01.2018
Registered General Nursing (Staff Nurse)
37Military Hospital, SURGICAL Unit
06.2013 - 11.2016
Registered General Nursing (Staff Nurse)
St. Joseph Hospital, Jirapa (Paediatrics Unit)
05.2012 - 04.2013
Diploma - Nursing
St. Joseph Nursing Training College
10.2007 - 12.2010
Registered General Nurse (Senior Staff Nurse)
Ministry of Defense, Ghana (Medical Unit)
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