Dennis Opare
Tema
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with years of experience delivering high. quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings. proficient in administering medications, performing detailed patient assessment and managing comprehensive care plans. Adept at utilizing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and maintaining strict adherence to infection controls. Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking, communication and teamwork abilities with strong commitment to patient advocacy and safety. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Life Support (ALS). Eager to. contribute to a dynamic healthcare team to improve patient outcomes and enhance healthcare deliver
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Officer- Surgical Medical Unit
37 Military Hospital
Accra
04.2017 - Current
- Writes nurses' report under supervision
- Responsible for the ward
- Records, monitors, and balances intake and output chart
- Cares for client’s catheter
- Dresses wounds under an aseptic technique
- Administers prescribed medications
- In-Charge of and evaluates the delivery of nursing care
- Reports on detailed care rendered in the nurse’s notes
- Performs last offices for clients
- Educates discharged patients.
- Ensured that all equipment used for patient care is properly sterilized before use.
- Attended regular staff meetings to discuss new developments in nursing practice.
Senior Staff Nurse - Out Patients’ Department (OPD)
37 Military Hospital
Accra
02.2014 - 04.2017
- Admitting and Discharging Patients
- Giving health talks on simple Preventable Diseases
- Administering Medications
- Checking of Vital Signs
- Passing of Catheter for Patient
- Resuscitating patients
- Passing and securing of Intravenous Lines
- Care for the dying and how to break the bad news to clients’ relatives.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines were met.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department.
- Provided direction and guidance to junior staff members.
Staff Nurse - Pediatric Ward
37 Military Hospital
Accra
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Checking of vital signs
- Administering of prescribed Medication
- Feeding of babies
- Nursing of babies under Phototherapy
- Nursing of babies in Incubators
- Writing of detailed care rendered in the nurse’s notes
- Educating of parents on the care of their children.
- Provided feedback to team members on their job performance during one-on-one meetings.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork and responding to emails.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Central University
01.2021
Diploma In Nursing -
37 Military Hospital Nursing Training College
01.2010
Senior Secondary Certificate -
Labone Senior High School
01.2002
Skills
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Medication Therapy Management
- Patient Counseling
- Wound Care
- Health Outreach
- General Training Skills
- Mental Health Counseling/Professional
- Health Promotion
- Compassionate Care
- Treatment monitoring
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
Affiliations
Nurses Christian Fellowship Ghana (NCF), National Executive, 2015, Present
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in Congo DR for 18 Months
Lead organizer for national conferences
Accomplishments
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care - 37 Military Hospital
- Stigma and Discrimination Reduction in Health Care Facilities - 37 Military Hospital
- Saline Process Training of trainers - Nurses Christian Fellowship
- Art and Science of Spiritual Care - Nurses Christian Fellowship
Mobilecontact
+233 24 9341902 / +233 50 4341902
Clinicalattachments
- Public Health Nursing, La General Hospital, 09/01/10, 10/01/10, Health education on prevention and promotion of community health, Education on HIV awareness and sexually transmitted infections, Educate clients on saving environmental hygiene practices
- Obstetric Nursing, Maamobi General Hospital, 05/01/09, 07/01/09, Educated expectant mothers on hygiene and breastfeeding, Assessed and recorded obstetric and gynecological history of pregnant women, Listened to fetal heart rate and examined newborn babies
- Psychiatric Nursing, Accra Psychiatric Hospital, 02/01/09, 03/01/09, Provide support and medical nursing care to patients with mental health issues, Evaluated and identified patients at risk for suicide and implemented strategies to save lives., Served prescribed psychotic medications to patients to relief patients of anxiety
Personal Information
Title: BSN, RN
References
- DR. MRS. JOANA AGYEMAN-YEBOAH, DIRECTOR NURSING, INTERNATIONAL MARITIME AUTHORITY HOSPITAL, TEMA, joanaagyemanyeboah@outlook.com, +233244292275
- SNO MERCY APPIAH, 1 MEDICAL RECEPTION STATION, TEMA, mercyappiah99@yahoo.com, 00233 24470 8668
- MR EDMUND YIRENKYI FIANKO, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING, NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY, NO 6 AIRPORT CITY, ACCRA, P O BOX CT 1568, CANTONMENTS, Edmund.fianko@nca.org.gh, +233 244 972 464
Languages
Twi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Nursing Officer- Surgical Medical Unit
37 Military Hospital
04.2017 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse - Out Patients’ Department (OPD)
37 Military Hospital
02.2014 - 04.2017
Staff Nurse - Pediatric Ward
37 Military Hospital
05.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Central University
Diploma In Nursing -
37 Military Hospital Nursing Training College
Senior Secondary Certificate -
Labone Senior High School
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