AMA AGYEIWAH BURAH
Somanya
Summary
Patient-oriented Critical Care Nurse with 7 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in critical care units. Highly skilled in ICU-Unit with demonstrated leadership skills that drive patient outcomes while sustaining care objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU- Clinical Nurse
VRA
Akosombo
2023.11 - Current
- Communicated effectively with physicians, family members, allied health professionals, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards related to nursing practice within ICU setting.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the medical record according to hospital policy.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities ensuring safe transition from acute care setting.
- Performed assessments of patient's physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal quality of care.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians according to established protocols.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions by monitoring patient responses.
- Monitored vital signs and performed other diagnostic tests as required.
ICU Clinical Nurse
Ghana Medical Centre
Accra
2015.08 - 2023.11
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Performed daily rounds in ICU to check on patients and adjust treatments.
- Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
- Handled invasive line placement and management for patients in ICU and cardiac care unit.
- Demonstrated advanced practice care for sick neonates with varying acuity in neonatal ICU setting, utilizing established professional standards.
- Rescued patients in early decline before adverse outcomes occurred, resulting in reduced number of unplanned transfers to ICU and overall mortality rates.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - General Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Kumasi2015-01
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Airway Management
- Ventilator Management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Check-Ins
- Life-Sustaining Machines
Affiliations
Ability to balance and combine patients assessment, decision making, problem solving, empathy and sensitivity perfectly.
Languages
English
First Language
Certification
- Certified and Licensed holder Nursing and Midwifery Council
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ICU- Clinical Nurse
VRA
2023.11 - Current
ICU Clinical Nurse
Ghana Medical Centre
2015.08 - 2023.11
Diploma in Nursing - General Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
- Certified and Licensed holder Nursing and Midwifery Council
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