Baba Malam Mekanu
Accra
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Student with a proven track record at the Ministry of Health, where I excelled in administering medications and conducting comprehensive patient assessments. Skilled in vitals monitoring and infection control, I bring a strong clinical judgment and a commitment to improving patient care. Recognized for my ability to learn quickly, adapt to diverse healthcare settings, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student
Ministry of Health
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
College of Nursing And Midwifery
NaleriguSkills
- Vitals monitoring
- Infection control standards
- Clinical judgment
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV setup
- IV removal
- Self-reflection
- Medical records oversight
- Basic nursing care
- Quality of care standards
- Call responses
- Medical chart management
- Medication and IV administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Collecting vitals
- Documentation
- CPR/AED
- Health Promotion
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient and family advocacy
- EMR / EHR
- Sanitation
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Preventive health
- Cardiac monitors
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Home care
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient consultation
- Well visit procedures
- Family planning services education
- Acute care expertise
- Training staff
- Trauma recovery
- ICD-9 forms
- Using a spectrometer
- ICD-10
- Women's health exams
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic Life Support
- Reliability
- CPR Certification
- Dementia Care
- Electronic Health Records
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Pain Management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Team building
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Professionalism
- Emergency Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Patient Counseling
- Palliative Care
- Patient Assessment
- Wound Dressing
- Health Education
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Cardiac Care
- Stroke Patient Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Seizure Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Rehabilitation support
- Ventilation support
- Manage cases
- Ventilator care
- IV drug therapy management
- Neonatal care
- IV management
- Pediatric nursing
- Update electronic charts
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Administer medication
- Catheter monitoring
- Monitor vital signs
- Medical procedure assistance
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Post-anesthesia care
- Advanced cardiac life support
Languages
English
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Nursing Student
Ministry of Health
03.2022 - Current
Diploma - Nursing
College of Nursing And Midwifery
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