DANNIS OSEI-BREFO
KUMASI,GHANA
Summary
Patient-oriented State Registered Nurse with background in home health and long-term care seeking to leverage expertise to take next career step with respected organisation. Highly skilled in delivering direct patient care, actualising individualised treatment plans and helping patients meet recovery goals. Demonstrated success in improving patient satisfaction and administrative workflows. Motivated Registered nurse with 2 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Registered nurse
Right Care Hospital
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.
- Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic approaches to nursing.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule.
- Conducted invasive and non-invasive procedures, managing central lines and catheters.
- Informed patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and options, chronic disease management and wound management.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualised plans of care to restore and promote patient health and recovery.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Educated and counselled patients on diagnoses, chronic disease management and treatment plans.
- Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families.
- Provided organisational leadership to establish patient care benchmarks, standards and best practices to deliver consistent care.
- Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
- Skilfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Updated files using PDEL electronic health record management systems.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care.
- Provided technical assistance to doctors.
Registered nurse[National Service Personnel]
Manhyia District Hospital
Kumasi, Ashanti Region
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
- Operated ventilators and maintained oxygen supplies during peak treatment times.
- Provided technical assistance to doctors.
- Set appointments for medical care and maintained schedules.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care.
- Developed and updated initiatives to improve patient care and quality of service.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Provided organisational leadership to establish patient care benchmarks, standards and best practices to deliver consistent care.
- Provided patients with information about need for equipment like blood pressure monitors and proper use of each.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualised plans of care to restore and promote patient health and recovery.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Helped patients navigate health system by educating them on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
- Managed daily caseload, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
College of Health
Ashanti-Mampong 09.2019 - 11.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - General Arts
Presbyterian Senior High School
Osu-Accra 10.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
- Patient-centred care
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Medication administration
- Patient health education
- Health assessments
- Care plan development
- Pre- and post-operation care
- End-of-life care
- Outstanding communication
- Emergency protocols
- Admission and Discharge procedures
- Data confidentiality
- Mobility assistance
- English proficiency
- Disease management programmes
Websites
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Certification
Certification of Registration from Nursing and Midwifery Council-Ghana
Registration number:RGN59377
Date and Sealed:4th May 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered nurse
Right Care Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered nurse[National Service Personnel]
Manhyia District Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
Diploma - Nursing
College of Health
09.2019 - 11.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - General Arts
Presbyterian Senior High School
10.2014 - 05.2017
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