BRIGHT NANA KWESI APPIAH
Accra
Summary
Accomplished Nursing Officer with a proven track record at Ga East Municipal Hospital, adept in patient care and skilled in LHIMS. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to enhancing patient well-being. Excelled in reducing infection rates by 30% through rigorous adherence to safety protocols. Renowned for flexibility and the capacity to manage high-pressure situations efficiently.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Ward
Ga East Municipal Hospital
Accra, Ghana
04.2022 - Current
- Performing Head -to physical assessment of client
- Assessed the care needs of patient, developed and implemented plans of nursing care accordingly
- Administration of prescribed medication while observing desire and adverse effects of medication
- Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, interpreting and recording measurement
- Proper monitory and evaluation of patient intake and output
- Feeding of patients via nasogastric tube to maintain nutritional status
- Advocated for patients and protection of valuable during the shift.
Obstetric Ward
Ga East Municipal Hospital
Accra, Ghana
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Monitoring and recording of vital sign to establish health status and intervening appropriately.
- Educating patients on condition, self-care, infant care and initiating breastfeeding
- Ensuring risk of infection to both mother and newborns are minimized by adhering to the universal infection precautionary measure.
- Planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in consultation other with healthcare professionals
- Accurate documentation of all nursing procedures performed on patients.
- Performing catheter care under aseptic technique. Changing of patients wound dressing.
Homecare Nurse
Phoenix Healthcare
Accra, Ghana
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted resident with personal care such as bathing, oral care, grooming and toileting
- Promoted client's independence by assisting to carry out activities of daily living
- Assessment of skin using appropriate tool and treatment of pressure sore areas to preserve skin integrity
- Provided ongoing education for patients and relatives on disease condition and needed psychological support
- Accompanied client on Hospital appointment and social outings
- Performed housekeeping duties
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guideline to promote safe working environment.
Education
Bachelor Of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Valley View University
07.2018
Skills
- Knowledge in basic life support
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Computer Literate
- Comprehensive experience in managing lot of medical conditions
- Ability to organize workload and work under pressure to meet deadline
- Demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative with less supervision
- Flexible and able to adjust to changing needs of the service
- Inventory management skills
- Competent in hospital patient management software system such as LHIMS
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Ward
Ga East Municipal Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Obstetric Ward
Ga East Municipal Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2022
Homecare Nurse
Phoenix Healthcare
02.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor Of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Valley View University