Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
AssistantManager

Derrick Opoku

Goaso,Ghana

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Nurse

Goaso Municipal Hospital
Goaso, Ahafo
07.2022 - 06.2023


  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
  • Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
  • Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
  • Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.

Education

Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing

Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Tepa
Tepa, Ashanti Region, Ghana
09.2017 - 09.2020

Skills

  • Weight loss advising
  • Pre- and post-operation care
  • Adult acute and critical care
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Vital signs
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Medication administration
  • Catheter and wound care

Languages

English
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Nurse

Goaso Municipal Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023

Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing

Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Tepa
09.2017 - 09.2020
Derrick Opoku