Daniel Benefo
Nsawam
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Graceville Medical Center, enhancing patient outcomes through expert care planning and compassionate patient advocacy. Skilled in medication administration and fostering therapeutic relationships, I've led quality improvement initiatives, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Specializing in emergency response and patient education, my holistic approach to nursing prioritizes patient and family needs.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Graceville Medical Center
Nsawam-Prepraw
02.2024 - Current
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Nsawam Government Hospital
Nsawam
07.2023 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Nurses And Midwives Training College,Tamale
Tamale09.2022
High School Diploma - General Studies
Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua
Koforidua 06.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Graceville Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nsawam Government Hospital
07.2023 - 07.2024
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Nurses And Midwives Training College,Tamale
High School Diploma - General Studies
Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua