Abel Gyimah
Kumasi
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing offering well-developed skills in policy development, performance management and quality and outcomes management. Excited to bring leadership and expertise to organization focused on delivering award-winning care to patients.
Versatile Chief Nursing Officer with over seven years of experience supervising and overseeing the responsibilities of over thirty members of a nursing team. Responsible and reliable with excellent recordkeeping and treatment plan creation talents. Profound knowledge of both state and federal patient care regulations.
Pragmatic nursing professional with a background spanning over seven years. Experience working as advocate for both critically ill patients and highly skilled nurses.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Officer
Chief Awudu Clinic
Bolgatanga
10.2019 - Current
- Assessed patient's health condition and administered medications accordingly.
- Provided prompt response to medical emergencies in the hospital setting.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate of patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, treatments and procedures.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on preventive health care practices and disease management strategies.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient's needs and preferences.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications needed to improve their health status.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary.
- Responded promptly to physicians' orders regarding changes in treatment plans or medications.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and surgeries, if required.
- Carried out wound dressing and provided post-operative care instructions to the patients.
- Ensured that all equipment used for patient care is properly sterilized before use.
- Attended regular staff meetings to discuss new developments in nursing practice.
- Supervised junior nurses in order to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy prior to administering them to the patients.
- Coordinated with family members of the patients regarding their medical conditions.
- Kept nursing team in compliance with Joint Commission standards and good practices for maximum patient satisfaction.
- Built successful nursing team focused on delivering quality care, treatment and services to patients.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- Prepared quarterly patient care assessments and made appropriate recommendations.
- Created and implemented staff schedules and provided quality nursing care to patients.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Oversaw patient recordkeeping and regulatory compliance programs.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Managed team of twenty registered nurses, five licensed practical nurses and fifteen certified nursing assistants.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Hired and trained new hospital nursing staff members and trained all team members in area of service.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and coached employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Physician Assistant
Premiercare Medical Center
Cape Coast
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Conducted patient assessments and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, biopsies, joint aspirations, splinting fractures and dislocations.
- Assisted in performing minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or removing foreign bodies from the skin.
- Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Counseled patients about wellness activities including diet and exercise regimens; referred patients to specialists when necessary.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; adjusted treatments based on response to therapy.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
OPOKU AGYEMAN HOSPITAL
Techiman
10.2008 - 09.2010
- Participated in research activities related to evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Community Medicine And Healthcare
College of Health Science
Kintampo10.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Nursing Training College
Tamale 10.2008
Skills
- Treatment Monitoring
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Health Promotion
- Treatment Plan Creation
- Patient Services Coordination
- Patient Care Management
- Clinical Management
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Care Oversight
- Infection Control
- Staff Scheduling
- Resource Allocation
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Acute Care
Languages
English
First Language
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Walt Disney
Timeline
Nursing Officer
Chief Awudu Clinic
10.2019 - Current
Physician Assistant
Premiercare Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2016
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
OPOKU AGYEMAN HOSPITAL
10.2008 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Science - Community Medicine And Healthcare
College of Health Science
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Nursing Training College
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