BARBARA MENSAH ABORAMPAH
KUMASI
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Paediatric Nurse with extensive experience , excelling in patient care assessment and emergency response. Leveraged expertise in pediatric nursing care and critical thinking to enhance patient outcomes, achieving high levels of satisfaction. Proven mentor in guiding new nurses, demonstrating exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PAEDIATRIC NURSE
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
01.2024 - Current
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
- Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
- Monitored vital signs closely during procedures or treatments, intervening swiftly when necessary to maintain patient stability.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare providers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of the latest advances in pediatric nursing practices.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to identify potential health concerns before they escalated into more serious conditions.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to optimize patient care quality and effectiveness.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles through teaching preventative measures such as proper nutrition, exercise habits, and hygiene routines.
Registered Nurse
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
03.2014 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Education
ASSOCIATE IN PAEDIATRIC NURSING - PAEDIATRIC NURSING
GHANA COLLEGE OF NURSES AND MIDWIVES
KUMASI GHANA10.2022
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING - GENERAL NURSING
NURSINGAND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
CAPE COAST, GHANA 08.2012
Skills
- Pain Management
- Seizure Management
- Infection Control
- Asthma Management
- Diabetes management
- Care Plan Development
- Pediatric nursing care
- Pediatric CPR
- Family Education
- Nutrition Support
- Immunization Administration
- At-home healthcare
- Child welfare management
- Patient Intake
- Emergency Care
- Patient Care Assessment
- Preventive Healthcare
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Intravenous therapy
- Accurate Documentation
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Home care
Timeline
PAEDIATRIC NURSE
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
03.2014 - 12.2023
ASSOCIATE IN PAEDIATRIC NURSING - PAEDIATRIC NURSING
GHANA COLLEGE OF NURSES AND MIDWIVES
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING - GENERAL NURSING
NURSINGAND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE