Belinda Agyabeng
Tema
Summary
A committed, goal-driven, and result-oriented young person, who is able to learn and adapt quickly to the job requiring little or no supervision. A well-mannered, unique problem solver, who works well with people regardless of their race, political or social background. Highly flexible and has a dynamic way of adapting to new environment. Loves to take initiatives and keeps skills at a professional level. She is very competitive, highly competent and can manage complex situations and she is also very proficient and skilled in handling patients’ post operatively.
Highly dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience in a clinical setting, seeking to leverage my skills and broaden my knowledge to match global and competitive standards in health.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
St Francis Xavier Hospital
2015.01
- Maintained a safe working environment in compliance with health care procedures Provided necessary guidance on health maintenance and diseases preventions Treated patients for injuries
- Decontaminated instruments Built and maintained strong internal and external working relationship.
Nurse Manager Home Care Nurse
Tender care Home Nursing Agency/ Tema
2018.11 - Current
- Recruitment, assessment, and training of new carers Caring for patients with Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Learning Disabilities
- Engaging patients in Range of motion Exercises and activities of daily living
- Assessment of clients to ensure effective care needed is rendered by carers Wound dressing along with debridement to promote healing Administration of prescribed medication according to physician’s orders
- Twenty-four-hour monitoring of clients with feeding, personal hygiene duties inclusive of care
- Evaluation of care with prompt referral of clients to nearest point of care in emergency cases when needed.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response, and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
2014.08
- Conducted four hourly checking and recording of patients’ vital signs
- Assisted patients to maintain their personal hygiene
- Involved patients in group therapy, recreational therapy, and individual therapy
- Administered and recorded medications
- Fed and made patient bed.
Senior Staff Nurse
Community 22 Poly Clinic/Theatre Recovery Unit
2019.07 - Current
- Maintaining patent airways for post-operative clients by suctioning of secretions when needed
- Assessing and management of pain
- Resuscitation of patients
- Blood transfusion Administration of oxygen Catheterization (venipuncture, Urinary and Naso-gastric) Evaluate patients’ progress based on treatment plans
- Observe and record patient symptoms whiles patients are recovering from anesthesia and report in appropriate documents
- Treat patients for illnesses and injuries by wound dressing etc
- Maintain daily reports of patients medical Histories and change in their condition whiles monitoring for complications of surgery
- Ward Managerial roles inclusive of preparation of duty rosters and chairing of ward meetings or conferences
- Education of patients on medications and post-surgical-care instructions
- Administration of intravenous medications and development of care plans with anesthesiologists and physicians
- Critical thinking to intervene with appropriate interventions for urgent/emergent care
- Care for the acute or critically ill recovering from surgical procedures
- Monitoring of vital signs, level of consciousness, urine output intervene if necessary, along with documentation in respective notes and charts.
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene techniques and equipment sterilization procedures.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough documentation and adherence to medication administration protocols.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Promoted a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and participating in regular staff meetings.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their voices were heard when making decisions about their healthcare journey.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Developed individualized care plans for complex patients, addressing unique needs and preferences.
Saltpond Municipal Hospital
2017.04 - 2018.01
- Evaluate patients’ progress based on treatment plans
- Observe and record patient symptoms
- Treat patients for illnesses and injuries
- Maintain daily reports of patients medical Histories and change in their condition
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Checked and recorded blood sugar level
- Treated patients for injuries
- Dusting of ward with 0.5 chlorine solution.
Tema General Hospital
2013.01 - 2015.06
- Maintained Patients personal Hygiene (Bathing, oral care and care of hands and feet) Served bed pan to patients Prepared IV injections Administered IV medications, IV fluids and oral medication Made patients bed Recorded medications given in nurses note
Education
University Degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Central University
Miotso, Ghana02.2021
Diploma, Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Cape Coast
Capecoast 08.2016
Diploma, Diploma in care giving - Care Giving
Online-Alison. Com
Online08.2016
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of hospital policies and regulations.
- Immense ability to educate patients on self-care tasks.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Extended ability to evaluate patient health problems and needs
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Performance Management
- Staff Development
- Documentation And Reporting
Nursingareasofinterest
- Medical/surgical
- Home care
0244758940/0277146412
Licenseregistration - Registeredgeneralnurse
12/01/2016
Languagesspoken
- English
- Fante/Twi
Personal Information
- Title: Caregiver
- Date of Birth: 07/08/93
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Religion: Christian
Awards
- Basic life support (01/08/2024)
- Presidential honor for Distinguished Service -14 March 2023.
- BLS Certificate by MSSI- Ghana -12/01/2022
- Diploma in Caregiving by Alison.com -December 2022
- Certificate of participation in blood transfusion workshop -16th October 2019
References
- Diana Biney, Principal Nursing officer, 024 422 9609, Community 22 Polyclinic
- James Tokoli, Registered Nurse, +233 54 502 2572, Tender Care Home Nursing
Certification
Basic Life support
Blood transfusion.
Languages
English, Twi
Advanced (C1)
Twi
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
Community 22 Poly Clinic/Theatre Recovery Unit
2019.07 - Current
Nurse Manager Home Care Nurse
Tender care Home Nursing Agency/ Tema
2018.11 - Current
Saltpond Municipal Hospital
2017.04 - 2018.01
St Francis Xavier Hospital
2015.01
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
2014.08
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2013.01 - 2016.01
Tema General Hospital
2013.01 - 2015.06
University Degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Central University
Diploma, Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Cape Coast
Diploma, Diploma in care giving - Care Giving
Online-Alison. Com
Basic Life support
Blood transfusion.
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