Bright Kyei Koranteng
Accra,Greater Accra
Summary
Dynamic Nursing Officer with the Ghana Armed Forces, skilled in patient assessment and infection control. Successfully enhanced patient care through evidence-based practices and effective care coordination. Committed to health advocacy and empowering patients with education, while mentoring junior nurses to elevate clinical competencies. Proven ability to reduce adverse drug reactions through meticulous medication administration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Officer
Ghana Armed Forces
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented effective nursing care plans through comprehensive assessments.
- Counseled patients and relatives to enhance understanding of treatment options.
- Ensured security of patient valuables by overseeing safeguarding measures.
- Optimized intervention plans through discussions with care team members regarding patient treatment.
- Provided mentorship to junior nurses on clinical competencies and career advancement.
- Administered medications accurately, reducing potential adverse drug reactions among patients.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting faster recovery times.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Championed a culture of safety by consistently modeling best practices in nursing care, reporting errors or near misses promptly, and encouraging open communication among team members.
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Armed Forces
10.2020 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- 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.
- Identified areas of training among some six nurses by maintaining records of continuous personal development and booking clinical training courses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Valley View University
Accra07-2023
Associate of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Nurses' Training College, Pantang.
Accra08-2011
Skills
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- Infection prevention and control
- Continuing education
- Disease prevention
- Care coordination
- Health advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Risk mitigation
Accomplishments
Designed staff development program to enhance clinical competencies.
Lead interdisciplinary team to optimize crises response
Mentored junior staff through training programs.
Certification
- Mentorship in nursing (October 2023)
- Biopsychosocial approach to patient care (2023)
Timeline
Nursing Officer
Ghana Armed Forces
07.2023 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Armed Forces
10.2020 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Valley View University
Associate of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Nurses' Training College, Pantang.
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