Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Highlight
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Akwasi Boadi

Kumasi,Ghana

Summary

Competent healthcare professional with adaptability, training and skill to help clients with different needs and backgrounds. Personalizes care based on assessment, client medical histories and personal preferences to draw a comprehensive plan of care tailored toward individual needs.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work history

Ghana Health Service
Mampong

Nurse intern
12.2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.
  • Performed physical assessment by measuring blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen level.
  • Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimizing discomfort.
  • Monitored patient conditions, continuously assessing vitals to ensure ongoing quality care.
  • Cooperated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver health care plans.
  • Worked with family and carers to understand and assess patients' health needs.
  • Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
  • Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
  • Created patient trust, verifying patient consent had been obtained before performance of nursing procedures.
  • Maximised Nurse's productivity by effectively preparing patients for surgical procedure and clinical assessment.
  • Reported accidents, risks and incidents in line with set procedures.
  • Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
  • Enhanced continuity of care by coordinating activities with external specialists and health providers.
  • Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.

Manna Mission Hospital
Teshie

Nurse volunteer
09.2018 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Helped patients feel comfortable before and after treatment with compassionate, attentive care.
  • Identified and escalated concerns regarding patient wellbeing to head nurse and volunteer coordinator.
  • Communicated clearly with hospital staff to understand and meet diverse needs.
  • Guided patients on recovery time frames and optimal self-care for recuperation.
  • Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
  • Summarized consultation notes for patient and family communications.
  • Explained clinical procedures simply and clearly for improved patient understanding.
  • Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.

Education

Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Teshie, Greater Accra Region

Diploma of Higher Education from Nursing
08.2014 - 07.2017

University overview

Affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Care plan development
  • Emotional support and companionship
  • Advocacy
  • Documentation
  • Emergency Response
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Supportive listening
  • Household chores
  • Multitasking
  • Vital sign assessment

Highlight

  • Demonstrated high level of knowledge infection prevention resulting in 95% decrease in cross infections.
  • Holistically managed a 30-bed capacity ward with little supervision
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to patient with 98% recovery rate
  • Evaluated patient care and suggested actions that boosted patient satisfaction score to 92% within shortest possible time.


Certification

Basic Life Support

Florence Academy (Online)

Candidate Code: ZTDT4Z

October 23, 2023


Certificate of Registration (License)

Nursing and Midwifery Council , Ghana

May 21, 2021


Diploma in Nursing

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

Nov 1, 2017

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nurse intern

Ghana Health Service
12.2021 - 12.2022

Nurse volunteer

Manna Mission Hospital
09.2018 - 04.2019

Nursing and Midwifery Training College

Diploma of Higher Education from Nursing
08.2014 - 07.2017
Akwasi Boadi