Anarfi Boadi
Kumasi
Summary
Dedicated Staff Nurse with proven expertise in patient education and safety, honed at Agogo Presbyterian Hospital. Excelled in medication administration and fostering strong patient relationships. Achieved a significant reduction in medication errors, demonstrating reliable decision-making and effective communication. Skilled in both direct patient care and computer literacy, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Agogo Presbyterian Hospital
Agogo
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Care Assistant
Marben Home and Clinic
Jacobu, Kumasi
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
- Administered medications under supervision of licensed healthcare providers, following established protocols for dosage accuracy and timing.
Nurse Rotational Intern
Agogo Presbyterian Hospital
Agogo
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Observed medication administration via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted in performing routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
Education
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Kokofu Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Kokofu, Ghana 11.2019
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinat - General Arts
Jacobu Senior High And Technical School
Jacobu, Ghana 05.2014
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Good interpersonal relationship
- Reliable and independent decision making
- Effective communication skills
- Computer literacy skills
Certification
- Diploma in Caregiving - July 2024
- Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)Training - July 2024
- Certificate in End-of-Life and Palliative Care
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Agogo Presbyterian Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Care Assistant
Marben Home and Clinic
04.2021 - 02.2022
Nurse Rotational Intern
Agogo Presbyterian Hospital
04.2020 - 03.2021
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Kokofu Nursing And Midwifery Training College
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinat - General Arts
Jacobu Senior High And Technical School