DORCAS BAIDEN TACKIE
Nurses Flat, Block N/G, Reindorf Avenue, Korle Bu, Accra
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
03.2007 - Current
- Assessed patients for changes in condition and reported any abnormalities to the physician.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, administering medications, catheterization, and IV therapy.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and implemented interventions accordingly.
- Performed assessments of patient's physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and performed other diagnostic tests as required.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal quality of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the medical record according to hospital policy.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards related to nursing practice within ICU setting.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, family members, allied health professionals, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
- Demonstrated leadership by serving as charge nurse when needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Responded quickly to code blue calls providing advanced life support measures as necessary.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities ensuring safe transition from acute care setting.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions by monitoring patient responses.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University College
Accra, Ghana06-2012
High School Diploma -
Diploma in Nursing
09-2006
High School Diploma -
Fijai Senior High School
Sekondi- Takoradi06-2001
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Data Collection
- Critical Care
- Wound Care
- Supply Restocking
- Care Planning
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Medical assessment
- Life-sustaining machines
- Medication and IV administration
- Procedure preparations
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and Empathy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Cardiac Care
Certification
- Nova Scotia College of Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
03.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University College
High School Diploma -
Diploma in Nursing
High School Diploma -
Fijai Senior High School
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