Angela Wayewaa Poku
Waterloo,QC
Summary
I am resultful and a dedicated Nurse with a proven track record at the St John of God Hospital, Duayaw Nkwanta, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and meticulous medication administration. Excelled in a team-based environment, significantly reducing hospital-acquired infections. Skilled in IT and adept at providing accurate record-keeping, demonstrating exceptional analytical and communication abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Ministry Of Health (St John Of God Hospital)
09.2020 - 02.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- 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.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PIC lines.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Nursing
Nalerigu Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Nalerigu, Ghana08.2014
Skills
● Compassionate care ● Analytical problem solver
● Active listening ● Accurate record-keeping
● Excellent time management ● Medicine administration
● Flexible ● Multitasking Abilities ● Good communication skills
● IT Skills
● Teamwork
Timeline
Nurse
Ministry Of Health (St John Of God Hospital)
09.2020 - 02.2024
Nursing
Nalerigu Nursing And Midwifery Training College
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