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CATHERINE AKUA KUMAH

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Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Organized and dependable candidate successful with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

Adabraka Polyclinic

Registered Nurse
09.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Accra
  • Country: Ghana
  • Monitoring medication stock and communicating with superiors when supplies are low
  • Recorded pertinent patient information and navigated the database to schedule and manage appointments
  • Conducting covid-19 rapid antigen tests and follow-up on positive cases at the isolation unit and at home
  • Presented health information and treatment options to patients and families as needed
  • Administered medications to patients based on symptoms
  • Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Monitored paediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing
  • Administered medications and treatments to paediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing
  • Documented paediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records with the use of PEWS
  • Responded to emergencies to provide rapid and accurate care
  • Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufacturers' guidelines
  • Assessed oxygen equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines Interpreted laboratory reports, consulting complex data with physicians to determine appropriate treatments
  • Probed parents about living conditions and developmental changes to rule out environmental causes for illness.

Airport Clinic Ltd

Registered Nurse
05.2019 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Country: Ghana
  • Respond to emergencies where patients are in life-threatening conditions by following the correct procedure and maintaining a calm and effective demeanour
  • Maintained proper personal sanitation and regularly sterilized equipment
  • Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients and families
  • Assessed and evaluated patients' physical and mental status to assist in care needs
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

37 Military Hospital

Volunteer
11.2018 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Accra
  • Country: Ghana
  • Assisted with hospital check-ins
  • Making use of nursing problem-solving skills to plan care for patients
  • Schedule, reschedule and cancel patients’ appointments according to the policies and procedures of the health department
  • Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights
  • Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
  • Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with hospital guidelines and measures
  • Prepared patients for examinations procedures and treatments
  • Assessed patients for any potential post-surgical complications
  • Immediately following surgery to identify and resolve them
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
  • Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to 8 surgical patients per day.

Education

NURSING UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, Legon, School of Nursing

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
2022

MILITARY NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE

DIPLOMA from NURSING
2017

Skills

  • SKILLS
  • Dedicated patient and family advocates
  • Exquisite sense of integrity and honesty when dealing with sensitive subjects and situations related to patients
  • Rapt attention to details and instructions before carrying them out
  • Excellent work ethic and time management
  • Clear patient communication and service skills
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Medical record keeping
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • LANGUAGE SKILLS
  • Mother tongue(s): Akan
  • Other language(s):
  • English
  • LISTENING B2 READING B2 WRITING B2
  • SPOKEN PRODUCTION B2 SPOKEN INTERACTION B2
  • DIGITAL SKILLS
  • EMS Software MS Office Zoom Google Teams
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Timeline

Registered Nurse

Adabraka Polyclinic
09.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Airport Clinic Ltd
05.2019 - 02.2022

Volunteer

37 Military Hospital
11.2018 - 05.2019

NURSING UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, Legon, School of Nursing

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

MILITARY NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE

DIPLOMA from NURSING

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