Overview
Work History
Timeline
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Akosua Arko Boadi

Accra
Akosua Arko Boadi

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Kantanka TV
Accra

Health Talk Show Host
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Successfully write and host a health talk TV show called Health Focus
  • Invite health experts to discuss engaging topics and trends, and evince expertise in a wide range of health topics, from mental health and wellness to nutrition and fitness
  • Build strong relationships with health professionals and organizations to secure high-quality guests and content
  • Committed to delivering accurate, up-to-date information in an engaging and entertaining way
  • Received positive feedback from viewers, who praised the show for its informative and engaging content.

Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA)
Accra

Department Representative
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Recommend service improvements to minimize recurring patient issues and complaints
  • Complete paperwork, recognize discrepancies and promptly address for resolution
  • Resolve conflicts and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements between parties
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve target results
  • Develop and implement performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra

Nursing Officer, Accident and Emergency
09.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintain proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient
  • Precept student nurses and orient new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices
  • Identify patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
  • Teach patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Coordinate with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra

Senior Staff Nurse, Surgical and Medical Emergency
09.2015 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications
  • Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies
  • Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra

Staff Nurse, Surgical and Medical Emergency
09.2012 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.

37 Military Hospital, Maamobi Hospital, & Accra Psychiatric Hospital
Accra

Nurse (National Service)
09.2010 - 08.2011

Job overview

  • Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs
  • Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff
  • Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.

Timeline

Health Talk Show Host

Kantanka TV
10.2021 - Current

Department Representative

Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA)
01.2020 - Current

Nursing Officer, Accident and Emergency

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2019 - Current

Senior Staff Nurse, Surgical and Medical Emergency

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2015 - 09.2019

Staff Nurse, Surgical and Medical Emergency

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2012 - 09.2015

Nurse (National Service)

37 Military Hospital, Maamobi Hospital, & Accra Psychiatric Hospital
09.2010 - 08.2011
Akosua Arko Boadi