Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Reading and listening to music
Languages
Timeline
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Barbara Awuah

Kumasi

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Ghana Health Service
04.2020 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Feeding and assisting patients in performing daily activities
  • Educating patients on nutritional values
  • Bathing and grooming patients

Education

Diploma In Nursing - Nursing

Nursing And Midwifery Training
Dunkwa On-offin

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Care
  • Wound Care
  • Taking vitals
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Personal care needs
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Home care

Certification

  • Certified general nurse

Reading and listening to music

I love reading novels and listening to musics

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Ghana Health Service
04.2020 - Current

Diploma In Nursing - Nursing

Nursing And Midwifery Training
Barbara Awuah