Abena Akpene Butu
Tema
Summary
Experienced Senior Staff Nurse with over 8 years of experience in health care. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving client and family satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
Tema General Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- ICU)
- Total nursing care to the unconscious and critically ill client with head injury,
- Epilepsy or cerebrovascular accident, congestive heart failure
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Senior Staff Nurse
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Nursing care of preterm neonates, helping babies breathe and other conditions including hypoglycemia, tetanus, kenicterus, birth asphyxia, jaundice
- Health education of mothers and care givers also education on kangaroo mother care, danger signs, breastfeeding and attachment.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Paediatric ward
- Nursing care to pre-operative and postoperative surgical children, orthopedic, neurologic disorders and general Medical conditions including bronchopneumonia, severe acute malnutrition, sickle cell disease, asthma.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Rotation Nurse
Volta River Authority (VRA) Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Working under supervision in all departments in the health sector
- Obstetrics,
- Paediatrics, Medical, Surgical, Psychiatry and Public Health Units.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Nurse
Projects University Of Cape
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Breastfeeding And Malnutrition In Babies, 's and Midwives Training College
- Cape Coast.
Anaemia In Malaria
01.2012 - 01.2013
Senior Staff Nurse
Tema General Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University Of Cape
Cape Coast, Ghana11.2020
Diploma - Nursing
Nurses And Midwives Training College
Cape Coast10.2013
Senior High School Certificate - undefined
Ofori Panin Secondary School
2007
Skills
- Microsoft office (word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Excellent writing skills
- Planning and coordinating
- Good Interpersonal relations
- Good Communication skills
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Akan
Upper intermediate (B2)
Ewe
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
Tema General Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
Tema General Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Nurse
Projects University Of Cape
01.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Staff Nurse
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2020
Staff Nurse
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2018
Rotation Nurse
Volta River Authority (VRA) Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
Anaemia In Malaria
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University Of Cape
Diploma - Nursing
Nurses And Midwives Training College
Senior High School Certificate - undefined
Ofori Panin Secondary School
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