Abigail Yartel
Ejisu Asotwe
Summary
A compassionate, flexible and respectful registered nurse who appreciates teamwork and with almost 5years of professional experience in diverse healthcare. I am committed to providing excellent care to patients while creating and providing a safe and supportive environment. During my national service period, past and recent working experience as a staff nurse, I have gained exposure in both medical and surgical fields, honing my skills in caring for patients with a well-structured care plan and in different procedures such as catheterization, pre and post operation preparations, cannulation, serving and storing of medications, checking of vital signs etc. In my current role in the High Dependency/Trauma Unit, I actively contribute to patient care by providing the maximum care to them as I would to myself or a loved one through education, supervision and assessment of student nurses and junior staff to maintain and improve professional knowledge, skills and competence to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), etc.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Staff Nurse
Ejisu Government Hospital
Ejisu
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborates and coordinates with the multidisciplinary team to care for patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their treatments plan.
- Recording and documenting of patient's vital signs and providing the necessary interventions.
- Administer medications and oxygen to patients via the various routes of drug administration adhering to all the rights of drug administration protocols to achieve optimum health outcomes and see to it that medications are well stored and kept.
- Demonstrate leadership by training other nurses (students, rotation nurses etc.) informally on the hospital policies, procedures, and practices to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Ensures effective taking up and handing over of the ward and patients for continuity of care.
- Upholds patients' trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- To monitor, record and report symptoms or changes in patients', their conditions and response to treatment for appropriate modification of treatment plans as discussed with the right team members.
- Attends meetings and in-service trainings organized by the ward manager and the hospital at large and writes minutes for reference and audit purposes.
- Reports damages and occurrences of the ward to the unit manager and documents incident book.
- Monitor and assist patients in their care by feeding them either through nasogastric tube or spoon feeding, meeting personal hygiene needs by aiding patients to bath (assisted bath) or bed bathing, helping them with their toileting needs and physical activity such as walking etc.
- Care for patients using the care plan by considering their physical, psychological, emotional, social, etc. needs.
- Assist patients by offering independent support, help them to access and understand right information and services.
- Communicate with patients to know and assess their knowledge on disease conditions, preventive measures, medications etc., know patients fears and encourage them through reassuring to allay anxiety and fear.
Registered Staff Nurse
Ejisu Government Hospital
Ejisu
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assist in post-operative care
- Assessment of newborn
- Essential care of the newborn
Registered Staff Nurse
Ejisu Government Hospital
Ejisu
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered medications with careful attention to details and to fulfil the best health results.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection using the waste segregation protocols by the hospital.
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Ensures the safety of equipment on the ward and judicious use of items.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures by taking and collecting samples i.e., urine, blood, sputum to the laboratory. etc.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard the health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Assisted patients with basic care needs such as toileting, bathing, walking, eating, etc.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 25 patients per shift.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during surgeries and procedures.
- Worked on a ratio of one nurse to 6 patients, providing consistent and effective care.
Rotation Nurse (National Service Personnel)
St. Martin's Catholic Hospital
Agroyessun
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Performed physical assessment by measuring blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, respiration and oxygen level accurately documenting and intervening when needed.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care, increasing patient satisfaction.
- Attended workshops organized for both permanent and temporary staff.
- Built a positive rapport with patients from various backgrounds.
- Cleaned and treated patient wounds with guidance from head nurse.
- Monitored patient conditions, continuously assessing vitals signs to ensure ongoing quality care.
- Proactively applied safeguarding principles to maximize patient's safety.
- Cooperated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver health care plans.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients with ailments and disabilities.
- Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.
- Worked with family and carers to understand and assess patients' health needs.
- Reported accidents, risks and incidents in line with set procedures.
Basic Nursing
Obuasi Government Hospital
Obuasi
01.2015 - 12.2018
Psychiatric Nursing
Ankanful Psychiatric Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2017
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Registered General Nursing
Dunkwa Offin Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Dunkwa -On- Offin, Ghana 09.2015 - 09.2018
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - General Arts
St Louis Senior High School
Ashanti, GhanaSkills
- Good communication Skills
- Time management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Ability to adapt
- Organizational skills
- Basic computer skills
- Infection prevention and control
- Patient education
- Staff Collaboration
- Attention to details
- Record keeping
- Continuous learning
- Empathetic
- Leadership skills
- Care plan
- Multitasking
Affiliation And Certification
- Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, Member
- Nursing and Midwifery Council Ghana, Registered Nursing Certificate, RGN
Languages
- English
- Twi
- Deutsch
References
- Emmanuelle Essel, Critical Care Nurse, High Dependency Unit in Charge, 0246936404
- Mary B Amoah, Nursing Office, 0248447633
- Comfort Mensah, Senior Nursing Officer Theatre recovery ward, 0243524427
Extra Curricular Volunteering Hobbies And Interests
Football, Volunteered In health screening, Reading articles to acquire evidence-based information
Key Achievements And Projects
- Engaged in quality improvement programs
- Trained newly rotation nurses/midwives
- Volunteered in Health screening
Languages
English
First Language
German
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Registered Staff Nurse
Ejisu Government Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse
Ejisu Government Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Staff Nurse
Ejisu Government Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Rotation Nurse (National Service Personnel)
St. Martin's Catholic Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2020
Psychiatric Nursing
Ankanful Psychiatric Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2017
Diploma in Nursing - Registered General Nursing
Dunkwa Offin Nursing and Midwifery Training College
09.2015 - 09.2018
Basic Nursing
Obuasi Government Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2018
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - General Arts
St Louis Senior High School