DONSAH KYEREMAA HANNAH
Sunyani
Summary
I am Registered nurse possessing 4 years' experience where the last 3 years have been spent exclusively working in Reproductive and child Health setting. I have acquired competency in intravenous drug administration, cannulation, venipuncture, management of central venous device access. I am very knowledgeable in the care and management of medical and surgical patients, also undertaken advance practice modules in both specialties. I am hardworking, goal oriented and professional in conduct. I always align my practice and behaviour with the NMC professional standards priotising people, practicing effectively, preserving safety and promoting professionalism. I am very invested in my clinical skill development and actively take charge of my personal and professional development. Having studied the job description before applying for this position, I am confident that I met all the essential and desirable criteria for this role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Officer
ST Elizabeth Catholic Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Mentoring student nurses and newly qualified nurses facilitating learning and induction
- Assisting the ward manager with roaster writing
- Practice supervision of students during clinical placement
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to develop holistic patient centered care
- Taking charge of the ward and participating in medical ward rounds
- Admission and discharge of patients
- Developing a nursing care plan tailored to patient individual needs
- Monitor of signs, fluid and Blood Glucose
- Management of anaphylaxis
- Cannulation and venipuncture
- Provide comprehensive care to children, interprete their needs to families
- Assist in promoting childrens’ growth and development and prevention of disease
- Monitoring of patients’ vital signs and escalating concerns
- Wound dressing using aseptic non touch technique
- Maintenance of standard precaution and isolation of possible source of infection
- Participate in immunization programmes to ensure maximum possible protection against disease
- Participate in organizing health education activities in the community
- Conduct school hygiene inspection
- Assist in ensuring continuity of care by tracing defaulters and making follow-ups visits to clients with tuberculosis, HIV/aids, aged low birth weight babies and laising with agencies example social welfare to assist individuals in need for support
- Participate in compiling and submission of routine reports monthly and quarterly.
Nursing Officer (Rotation)
3rd Medical Reception Station
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Assesment of patient needs, analyzing needs, setting priorities, implementing and evaluation of standardized individual care given
- Follows a treatment plan and medication schedule ordered by the doctor, and assesses patients pain levels during their hospital stay, employ necessary nursing actions and seeks help from other healthcare team
- Fostered positive relationships with patients and families from various cultures and backgrounds
- Monitored patients' behaviour and responses to treatment and reported concerns to senior staff
- Handled patients' hygiene needs so as to promote personal dignity and wellness
- Safely administered prescribed medications to manage patients' symptoms
- Dressed wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections
- Conducted home visits to patients and family that have been referred for assistance with coordination of care.
Education
Degree in PUBLIC Health Nursing, Second Class Upper -
University of Health and Allied Sciences
01.2019
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Management and teaching skills
- Team work skills
- IV drug administration
- Venipuncture cannulation
- Male and female catheterization
- Wound assessment and management
- Nebulization
- Stoma care
- Physical assessment
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Excel
- Publisher
- District Health Information Management system (DHIMS)
- Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS)
References
To be provided upon request.
Additional Information
I am the Deputy in charge of the unit. I act as the leader if my senior colleague goes on her annual leave. I have worked as the senior colleague at the Wellness unit as well.
Timeline
Nursing Officer
ST Elizabeth Catholic Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Nursing Officer (Rotation)
3rd Medical Reception Station
03.2020 - 04.2021
Degree in PUBLIC Health Nursing, Second Class Upper -
University of Health and Allied Sciences