Daniel Akantagriwon Akangoa
Nalerigu,Ghana
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional committed to providing high quality patient care. Collaborates successfully with team to meet needs of patients and achieve organisational goals. skilled and experienced in responding to basic and emergent healthcare needs. Maintains accurate and updated documentation with stringent adherence to patient privacy requirements. Supports patient treatment outcomes with proactive care team collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Nursing officer
Ghana Health Service
Walewale, North East, Ghana
2013.06 - Current
- Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualised interventions.
- Administered scheduled oral and IV medications and therapies, overseeing pain management plans.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Prepared quarterly patient care assessments and made appropriate recommendations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
- Adapted nursing practices to meet changing demands of high-pressure and challenging environments.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Demonstrated confident decision making and organisation working in multidisciplinary and tri-service teams.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
Rotational Nurse
Tamale Teaching Hospital
Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana
2012.03 - 2013.02
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Facilitate transition of care coordination within and between teams and across settings
- Implement individualised health education plans
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Provided Nursing Care for all patients
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Oral and naso -gastric tube feeding
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Perform specialized nursing procedures related to the unique needs of a particular patient population
- Recognizes early signs and/or deterioration of patients' condition with appropriate physiological assessments and observations
Education
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Public Health
Catholic University of Ghana
Fiapre, Ghana 2014.04 - 2017.05
Diploma in Registered General Nursing - Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Tamale
Tamale, Ghana 2008.10 - 2011.08
Skills
- A good team player
- Good problem-solving skills
- Excellent decision-making skill
- Good communication skills
- Adult nursing
- Basic Life Support
- Staff supervision
- Medication administration
- Staff performance evaluations
- IV drug therapy management
- Compassionate and Respectful
Interests
Hobbies , Reading, Research articles on current nursing trends
Watching football, Teaching, solving puzzles and listening to music
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Public Health
Catholic University of Ghana
2014.04 - 2017.05
Nursing officer
Ghana Health Service
2013.06 - Current
Rotational Nurse
Tamale Teaching Hospital
2012.03 - 2013.02
Diploma in Registered General Nursing - Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Tamale
2008.10 - 2011.08
Additional Information
Have CBT for adult nurse and a pre-registration with NMC UK