ABENA ASAMOAH SARPONG
Duayaw Nkwanta
Summary
Experienced Senior Staff Nurse with extensive knowledge of nursing procedures and medical equipment. Certified in General Nursing and Care Giving, adept at assessing, evaluating, and setting nursing care objectives. Demonstrates excellent leadership, motivational, and time management abilities. Analytical and strategic with exceptional problem-solving and time management skills. Highly organized, efficient, and committed to exceeding expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Officer
St. John of God Hospital
2021.04 - Current
- Providing physical and psychological support to patients as well as their relatives and friends
- Undertake assessment, planning and implementation of interventions for addressing patient care problems
- Evaluate patient responses to interventions and modify plans as needed
- Undertake and demonstrate nursing tasks in the best interest of patient care and professional standards
- These include:
- Washing and bathing
- Bed Making
- Elimination including catheterization, bowel and stoma care
- Feeding e.g
- Oral, nasogastric or parenteral feeding and ensuring adequate nutritional intake for patients in liaison with the dietician
- Obtaining specimens e.g
- Bodily fluids, wound swabs, blood
- Administration of drugs e.g
- Oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, rectal and topical and monitoring of effects
- Simple and complex dressings
- Monitoring of vital signs (Pause, temperature, BP, respiration)
- Demonstrate an enquiring approach towards patient care
- Read reports and take note of critical cases, do chart rounds and ensure treatment has been given
- Participate in the ward rounds
- Assist with manual handling and transferring of patients in compliance with the hospital policy
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient care environment
- Undertake the last offices for deceased patients and give relevant information to relatives/carers
- Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness, teaching patients and their relatives where appropriate
- Assist the Unit In-Charge in promoting the right of patients/clients and maintaining the privacy and dignity of clients/patients and staff
- Perform other official duties assigned by the Unit In-Charge
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
Senior Staff Nurse
St. John Of God Hospital
2016.09 - 2021.04
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently taking care of about 20 patients a day.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Staff Nurse
St. John of God Hospital
2013.06 - 2016.09
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Rotation Nurse
Manhyia Government Hospital,
2011.12 - 2012.12
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Garden City University College
08.2020
Diploma - General Nursing
Agogo Presbyterian Nurses And Midwifery Training School
08.2011
West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate - General Arts
Kumasi Academy Secondary School
06.2007
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Mmofraturo Girls Boarding School
05.2004
Skills
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization and Disinfection
- Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Nursing Consultation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Circulating Nursing
- Nursing Standards
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Certification
- Registered Nurse License. Agogo Presbyterian Nursing College-2012
- Diploma in Caregiving. Alison-2024
- CPR, First Aid, AED. Save A Life-2024
- Basic Life Support. Save A Life-2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Save A Life- 2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Save A Life-2024
- Blood borne Pathogen. Save A life-2024
Timeline
Nursing Officer
St. John of God Hospital
2021.04 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
St. John Of God Hospital
2016.09 - 2021.04
Staff Nurse
St. John of God Hospital
2013.06 - 2016.09
Rotation Nurse
Manhyia Government Hospital,
2011.12 - 2012.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Garden City University College
Diploma - General Nursing
Agogo Presbyterian Nurses And Midwifery Training School
West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate - General Arts
Kumasi Academy Secondary School
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Mmofraturo Girls Boarding School
- Registered Nurse License. Agogo Presbyterian Nursing College-2012
- Diploma in Caregiving. Alison-2024
- CPR, First Aid, AED. Save A Life-2024
- Basic Life Support. Save A Life-2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Save A Life- 2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Save A Life-2024
- Blood borne Pathogen. Save A life-2024
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