Hi, I’m
Benjamin Bawuah
Kumasi
Summary
At Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, I leveraged my expertise in medication administration and compassionate patient care to significantly reduce patient falls and enhance healing outcomes. My proactive approach to patient education and advocacy, combined with a strong clinical judgment, fostered a culture of safety and high-quality care.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Registered Nurse
07.2016 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- 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.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma Course in Plastic Surgery in
Diploma Certificate from Nursing
University of GhanaAccra, Ghana
Bachelor Of Nursing from Nursing
01.2021
SDA Nursing Training College Kwadaso - Kumasi, Ghana
Diploma In Nursing from General Nursing
08.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Family Education
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Medication Distribution
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Chart updating
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Counseling
- Personal care needs
- Emergency Procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Data Collection
- Emergency Care
- Health screening
- Long-Term Care
- Case Management
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Palliative care awareness
- Preventive health
- Feeding Assistance
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
07.2016 - Current
Postgraduate Diploma Course in Plastic Surgery in
Diploma Certificate from Nursing
University of Ghana
Bachelor Of Nursing from Nursing
SDA Nursing Training College
Diploma In Nursing from General Nursing
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