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Work history
Education
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Certification
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AKORFA DZOBO

ODUMAN,Greater Accra Region

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in wound dressing, care planning, and emergency room competence. Demonstrates strong skills in adapting to changing situations and prioritising patient needs, ensuring effective patient advocacy and direct patient care. Proficient in medication and IV administration, ward management, and active listening, aiming to enhance patient outcomes through comprehensive care strategies.

Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong clinical knowledge and exceptional communication skills. Proficient in patient care and teamwork, ensuring seamless coordination and support in healthcare settings. Committed to delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes through dedicated service.

Accomplished RN with 20+ years of experience. Handles high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Able to operate in high-pressure environments to best meet patient needs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Registered Nurse

Ghana Gocoa Board(cocoa Clinic/hospital)
Kaneshie, Greater Accra Region
2015.12 - Current

Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.

  • Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
  • Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry. Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
  • Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
  • Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home
  • Provided emotional support to over 5000 patients and families during challenging times.
  • Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
  • Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
  • Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing for over 4000patients
  • Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
  • Trained over 50 new staff to meet patient service goals and champion standards of care.

Registered Nurse

ghana health service
Accra, Greater Accra Region
2003.06 - 2015.06
  • Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
  • Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
  • Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
  • Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised direct nursing care to over 1000 patients, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
  • Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
  • Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
  • Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
  • Championed mental health awareness amongst colleagues; broke down stigma attached to psychiatric illnesses in clinical setting.
  • Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 200 out- patients/15 in-patients per shift.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Hygiene

University of Ghana
Accra Ghana
2015.08 - 2016.05

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Central Region,ghana
2009.08 - 2011.05

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Korlebu,accra Ghana
1999.02 - 2002.03

Skills

  • Wound dressing proficiency
  • Care planning proficiency
  • Adapting to changing situations
  • Emergency room competence
  • Prioritising patient needs
  • Patient advocacy
  • Active listening
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Ward management
  • Direct patient care

Certification

registered general nurse /nurses and midwifery council of ghana

nclex-rn certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Ghana Gocoa Board(cocoa Clinic/hospital)
2015.12 - Current

Master of Science - Occupational Hygiene

University of Ghana
2015.08 - 2016.05

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Cape Coast
2009.08 - 2011.05

Registered Nurse

ghana health service
2003.06 - 2015.06

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

Nursing And Midwifery Training College
1999.02 - 2002.03
AKORFA DZOBO