DAVID OSEI APPIAH
KUMASI
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Ghana Health Services, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic care and rigorous infection control measures. Excelled in patient assessments and medication administration, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in patient education and staff mentorship, demonstrating exceptional empathy and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ghana Health
09.2014 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
DIPLOMA - GENERAL NURSING
S D A NURSES AND WIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
KUMASI09.2011
SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - GENERAL SCIENCE
KUMASI HIGH SCHO
KUMASI,GHANA06.2005
BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE - BASIC SCIENCE
S D A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
EFFIDUASI,GHANA08.2002
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Patient Discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Procedure preparations
- Patient Counseling
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Relations
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ghana Health
09.2014 - Current
DIPLOMA - GENERAL NURSING
S D A NURSES AND WIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - GENERAL SCIENCE
KUMASI HIGH SCHO
BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE - BASIC SCIENCE
S D A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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