CECILIA OFORI
KUMASI
Summary
Intelligent, Enthusiastic, Competent, Energetic and Proactive Registered nurse committed to providing quality and compassionate patient care with proven ability to contribute to team success through hard work that will enhance my skills and potentials and to broaden my knowledge that the health care sector has to offer in preparing myself to be more professional and globally competitive. Also bringing excellent record of nursing education and training, hands-on clinical/internship experience and outstanding interpersonal skills to attain the maximum level of comprehensive health care and caring for patients with varying levels of ailments with experience in quality assessments, nursing care and good nurse-patient
relationship.Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HOPEXCHANGE MEDICAL CENTER
Kumasi,Ghana
07.2022 - Current
- Adhered to hospital procedures, policies, and protocols to support patient safety.
- Undertaking delegated clinical roles from the registered medical practitioners.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and output
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Supervising and coordinating the work of other healthcare staff, such as junior nurses and students.
- Promoting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of patients through compassionate care and therapeutic communication
- Promoting a positive and supportive environment that enhances patients quality of life.
- Advocating for patient’s rights and ensuring their voices are heard.
Education
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Saviour Church Nursing And Midwifery Training Coll
Osiem, Ghana 05.2022
Senior High School Certificate - General Arts
Kumasi Senior High Technical School
Kumasi, Ghana 06.2013
Skills
- Compassion
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Good Team Player
- Ability To Work With Little Supervision
- Leadership Skills
- Good time management
- Problem solving skills
- Patience and Resilience
- Continuous Learning
- First Aid Care
- Safety Protocols
Certification
Care Certificate 2023
Nursing certificate 2018-2022
West African Senior School Certificate Examination 2008-2013
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HOPEXCHANGE MEDICAL CENTER
07.2022 - Current
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Saviour Church Nursing And Midwifery Training Coll
Senior High School Certificate - General Arts
Kumasi Senior High Technical School