ABIGAIL OPATA
Summary
Compassionate BSc Nursing graduate with a Degree in Nursing and one year of national service and 8 months volunteering work at 37 Military Hospital. Gained hands-on experience through clinical placements at multiple hospitals, enhancing patient care and implementing evidence-based practices. Committed to advancing healthcare through further education and community service.
Overview
1
1
Language
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Homecare Practical Nurse
Premedics homecare agency
Accra
08.2026 - Current
- Monitoring patient vital signs
- Administering prescribed medications
- Assisting patients with bathing, dressing, and mobility support
Nurse Volunteer
37 military hospital
01.2026 - 08.2026
National Service Nurse
37 Military Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Delivered patient-centered nursing care and supported clinical services to enhance patient outcomes in national service.
- Worked within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment while applying professional nursing knowledge and skills.
- Facilitated patient education and communication to ensure safe delivery of routine nursing care.
- Provided bedside nursing care in military hospital wards, ensuring comfort and support for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported patient changes
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments safely
- Gained one year of nursing experience in a military setting.
Sales & Customer Service
Mr Owusu Kwabena
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Engaged with customers to provide product information and support sales efforts, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to accurately forecast demand and optimize production planning.
- Fostered relationships with internal teams including IT, marketing, and sales to streamline communication and improve service delivery.
- Coordinated with internal departments such as logistics, operations, purchasing, sales and customer service regarding issues related to the handling of hazardous materials.
Clinical Placement
Ghana Police Hospital
- Acquired supervised clinical skills in patient assessment, nursing care, communication, documentation, and teamwork.
- Executed daily clinical responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proposed and implemented ideas that improved team dynamics and patient care outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Clinical Placement
Kwahu Government Hospital
- Gained clinical experience through supervised patient assessments and nursing care, enhancing patient support.
- Executed daily tasks in a timely manner at the workplace.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and patient care outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Clinical Placement
Begoro District Hospital
- Developed skills in patient assessment, nursing care, communication, documentation, and teamwork to enhance patient care.
- Executed day-to-day duties with accuracy and efficiency to support overall operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve team goals and resolve issues impacting product and service delivery.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
BSc - Nursing
Ghana Armed Forces College of Nursing and Midwifery
Accra 10.2024 - 06.2026
Diploma - Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Atibie 01.2020 - 09.2023
WASSCE - Home Economics
Begoro Senior High School
Begoro 09.2016 - 06.2019
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Patient record management
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Professional communication
- Community service
- Academic research
Personal Information
Title: Nursing Graduate | Registered Nurse | Healthcare & Community Service
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Nursing and healthcare improvement; patient-centered care; health education; evidence-based practice; healthcare innovation; community health; and leadership in healthcare.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
37 Military Hospital, Volunteer, Ghana, Contributed time and support to healthcare service activities in a hospital environment.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Undergraduate Nursing Research Project | Ghana Armed Forces College of Nursing and Midwifery
- Completed an academic research project as part of the BSc Nursing degree, developing experience in structured inquiry, literature review, academic writing, and presentation of findings.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Homecare Practical Nurse
Premedics homecare agency
08.2026 - Current
Nurse Volunteer
37 military hospital
01.2026 - 08.2026
BSc - Nursing
Ghana Armed Forces College of Nursing and Midwifery
10.2024 - 06.2026
National Service Nurse
37 Military Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2025
Diploma - Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
01.2020 - 09.2023
WASSCE - Home Economics
Begoro Senior High School
09.2016 - 06.2019
Sales & Customer Service
Mr Owusu Kwabena
06.2016 - 11.2020
Clinical Placement
Begoro District Hospital
Clinical Placement
Kwahu Government Hospital
Clinical Placement
Ghana Police Hospital