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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
2021.01 - 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
2018.01 - 2020.12
  • 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
2015.04 - 2018.01
  • 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
2014.01 - 2015.01
  • 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
2019.01 - 2020.01
  • Breastfeeding And Malnutrition In Babies, 's and Midwives Training College
  • Cape Coast.

Anaemia In Malaria

2012.01 - 2013.01

Senior Staff Nurse

Tema General Hospital
2022.02 - 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, Ghana
11.2020

Diploma - Nursing

Nurses And Midwives Training College
Cape Coast
10.2013

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
2022.02 - Current

Senior Staff Nurse

Tema General Hospital
2021.01 - Current

Nurse

Projects University Of Cape
2019.01 - 2020.01

Senior Staff Nurse

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2018.01 - 2020.12

Staff Nurse

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2015.04 - 2018.01

Rotation Nurse

Volta River Authority (VRA) Hospital
2014.01 - 2015.01

Anaemia In Malaria

2012.01 - 2013.01

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

University Of Cape

Diploma - Nursing

Nurses And Midwives Training College

Senior High School Certificate - undefined

Ofori Panin Secondary School
Abena Akpene Butu