Desmond Nyantakyi Nkansah
Sunyani
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in patient assessments and direct patient care, honed at SDA Hospital and St.Joseph Orthopedic Hospital. Excelled in medication administration and patient education, significantly enhancing patient recovery rates. Skilled in compassionate advocacy, ensuring holistic patient support. Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based care practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
SDA Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
St.Joseph Orthopedic Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- 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.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Diploma In General Nursing - Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana 11.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Assessment
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
Certification
- Adaptive Technology Training for Elderly Care
- Geriatric Disaster Preparedness and Response
- Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring in Elderly Care
- CPR, AED and First Aid
- Basic Life Support
- First Aid and Emergency Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SDA Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
St.Joseph Orthopedic Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2021
Diploma In General Nursing - Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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