Borteeye Henrieta Borteley
Accra
Summary
Compassionate Registered General Nurse experienced in delivering patient-centred care across hospital and home settings. Expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and clinical documentation. Collaborative team member focused on providing safe, high-quality care while adhering to infection prevention standards. Strong communicator with exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
Languages
11
11
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Rotation Nurse (National Service Personnel)
Lekma Hospital
Teshie
2025.05 - 2026.05
- Administered prescribed oral and intravenous medications in accordance with clinical protocols.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative nursing care, monitoring patients for recovery and potential complications.
- Monitored and recorded patients' vital signs, promptly reporting changes in condition to the healthcare team.
- Performed wound assessment, dressing changes, and infection prevention measures to promote healing.
- Admitted and assessed patients, documenting medical histories and nursing assessments to ensure timely interventions.
- Performed shift handovers, facilitating accurate communication of patient status to uphold continuity of care.
- Maintained clean, safe, and comfortable patient environments through bed making and routine nursing care, enhancing patient experience.
Registered Nurse
Yesukrom medical Centre
Anyinam, Eastern Region
2018.11 - 2020.07
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examinations and health history collection, to inform ongoing monitoring of patient conditions.
- Measured, recorded, and interpreted vital signs, promptly reporting abnormal findings to ensure timely clinical intervention.
- Administered prescribed medications, established intravenous (IV) lines, and delivered intramuscular (IM) injections, adhering to clinical protocols to support patient safety.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records to support continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, and prepared reusable medical instruments in line with infection prevention and control standards.
Health Assistant
Blossom Home Care Services
Adieso, Eastern Region
2017.12 - 2018.10
- Administered prescribed medications accurately and documented medication intake in accordance with care plans.
- Monitored and recorded clients' blood pressure every four hours, reporting abnormal readings to the supervising healthcare professional.
- Facilitated personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and daily living activities, ensuring clients' dignity and comfort.
- Provided support with feeding, mobility, toileting, and basic care needs, enhancing clients' overall well-being.
- Accompanied clients to medical review appointments and physiotherapy sessions, ensuring continuity of care.
- Ensured a clean, safe, and comfortable environment, contributing to infection prevention and client safety.
Education
BSc - Nursing
Ghana Christian University College
Amrahia, Accra hana 2020.08 - 2024.08
Diploma - Registered general nursing
Nightingale school of nursing (NSN)
Adenta, Accra Ghana 2014.05 - 2017.06
Certificate - Nurse Assistant Clinical
Greenhills School of Nursing
Mallam, Accra Ghana 2013.03 - 2014.03
West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - undefined
Nungua Secondary School
Accra 2006.08 - 2009.06
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Clinical Care
- Medication administration
- Wound Care & Infection Prevention
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Patient coordination
- Team collaboration
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Empathy and caring
- Time management
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
LANGUAGES
English
GA
Twi
Accomplishments
- Delivered nursing care across 4+ clinical settings, including medical, surgical, psychiatric, maternity, and outpatient units.
- Assisted in the care of patients across hospital and home care environments while maintaining compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards.
- Completed clinical rotations across 2 major healthcare facilities, gaining hands-on exposure to multiple specialties and nursing procedures.
- Completed HeartSaver First Aid, CPR, and AED training to strengthen emergency response and basic life support skills.
Timeline
Rotation Nurse (National Service Personnel)
Lekma Hospital
2025.05 - 2026.05
BSc - Nursing
Ghana Christian University College
2020.08 - 2024.08
Registered Nurse
Yesukrom medical Centre
2018.11 - 2020.07
Health Assistant
Blossom Home Care Services
2017.12 - 2018.10
Diploma - Registered general nursing
Nightingale school of nursing (NSN)
2014.05 - 2017.06
Certificate - Nurse Assistant Clinical
Greenhills School of Nursing
2013.03 - 2014.03
West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) - undefined
Nungua Secondary School
2006.08 - 2009.06