Eliza Koufie
Cape Coast
Summary
Patient-oriented Advanced Practice Registered Nurse looking to leverage 10 years of hands on experience in diverse clinical expertise into a professional nursing role. In-depth knowledge of patient safety and quality assurance to generate sound judgment and get along with different personalities. Dedicated, helpful and sympathetic.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST - NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Cape Coast
2022.10 - Current
- Ward Capacity - 30 beds
- Average daily census - 25
- Average length of stay - 7days
- Head to toe assessment of patients with varied health conditions to identify actual and potential health problems.
- Device nursing care strategies to manage identified problems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care team to render appropriate and timely care to patients.
- Utilize available equipments and resources to effectively manage patient's health.
- Respond to emergency calls and assist doctors in providing adequate care and performing respective duties in the treatment of the patient.
- Perform ECG, and other medical exams such as blood tests, glucose, troponin, and urine test as required.
- Prepare patient for different intervention and escort patient to other medical facilities as required
- Respond to on call and other duties including weekends as required.
- Ensure that all equipment's are ready for use and functional e.g
- Defibrillator, ECG machine, glucometer, etc.
- Ensures safety of the patients while performing the duties.
- Communicate with patients and updates the doctors in the hospital.
- Supervise, train and mentor junior nurses on the job.
- Providing oxygenation support to patients.
- Performs other administration duties to ensure smooth running of the unit.
- Support families of patients while on admission on the ward.
- Performing advance nursing care procedures such as; passing naso/orogastric tubes, intubation, care of central line(UVC), arterial blood sampling, intravenous cannulation, wound dressing, e.t.c.
- Appropriate use of all equipments such as; ECG machine, infusion pumps, CPAP/BiPAP machines, e.t.c.
Resident Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Accra
2019.10 - 2022.10
- Provided direct care to critically ill neonates in a level 3 NICU setting.
- Assessed vital signs and monitored physiological parameters of newborns.
- Performed therapeutic interventions such as endotracheal intubation, umbilical line insertion, and assisted with mechanical ventilation.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and physician orders.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and standards of practice.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, social workers, dietitians, and other health professionals to provide comprehensive care for infants.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress and plan for discharge needs.
- Instructed families on infant care techniques including breastfeeding support, kangaroo care, nutrition education, bathing and diapering techniques.
- Educated nursing staff on current evidence-based practices related to NICU patient population.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments and interventions in electronic medical records system.
- Evaluated responses to treatments and adjusted therapies accordingly.
- Assisted with transport of high risk neonates between hospitals or departments within the hospital.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to analyze situations quickly while maintaining quality patient care.
- Initiated emergency resuscitation measures when necessary per American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control principles in order to reduce potential transmission of infectious agents.
- Adhered to safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff members.
- Provided emotional support for families during difficult times.
- Served as preceptor for new nursing personnel entering the unit.
- Attended educational conferences related to Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing topics.
- Actively participated in performance improvement activities aimed at improving patient outcomes.
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Nursing Officer Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Cape Coast
2018.02 - 2019.09
- Ward Capacity - 30 beds
- Average daily census - 18
- Average length of stay - 7days
- Assist in the daily management of the ward
- Prepare duty roaster for the staff
- Report writing and record keeping
- Newborn resuscitation and managing babies in respiratory distress
- Management of newborn with various disease conditions
- Passing of NG/OG tube for the newborn
- Providing psychosocial support for families with babies at the
- NICU
- Kangaroo mother care
- Intravenous catheterization
- Administration of Medications
- Assisting mothers to properly attach babies to breast
- Managing newborns on CPAP machine
- Providing Care for intubated newborns on ventilator
- Nursing premature babies in incubators
- Performing phototherapy for jaundiced babies
- Operating infusion pumps, suction machines and monitors
Nursing Officer Female Surgical Ward
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Cape Coast
2017.02 - 2018.02
- Ward Capacity - 50 beds
- Average daily census - 15
- Average length of stay - 7days
- Prepares patient for different surgical procedures
- Post -operative care of patients.
- Report writing and record keeping.
- Serving medications with different routes of administration such as, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, oral, intradermal, etc.
- Nursing care of patients with different surgical conditions.
- Passing of NG/OG tubes, catheter insertion and care, wound care, care of patients with colostomy, intravenous catheterization.
- Providing psychosocial support for families.
- Health education and discharge teaching.
- Assisting patients with activities of daily such as feeding, bathing, grooming, etc.
- Operating medical equipments such as; infusion pumps, suction machines and monitors, etc.
Senior Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Cape Coast
2015.02 - 2017.02
- Ward Capacity - 6 beds
- Average daily census - 2
- Average length of stay - 14days
- Performing head to toe assessment of patient
- Report writing and record keeping on the ward
- Administration of medication (IV, IM, ET)
- Providing nursing care for patients on life support / ventilator
- Identifying and assisting with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation to patients with Cardiac arrest
- Assisting with intubation of a patient
- Maintenance of personal hygiene for critically ill patient
- Providing psychological support to patients and families
- Intravenous catheterization
- Naso/Oro-gastric tube feeding
- Administering blood transfusion and monitoring for transfusion reaction
- Education of patients and relatives on disease conditions
- Administering of prescribed medications
- Delivered quality care to patients with various medical conditions and assisting them in their activities of daily living
Staff Nurse Female Medical Ward
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Cape Coast
2013.02 - 2015.02
- Ward Capacity - 50 beds
- Average daily census - 20
- Average length of stay - 7days
- Provided psychological support to patients and relatives
- Admission and discharge of patients
- Monitoring of patient's vital signs and reported any progress or deviations to senior staff
- Education of patients and relatives on disease conditions
- Administering of prescribed medications
- Delivered quality care to patients with various medical conditions and assisting them in their activities of daily living i.e.
- Bed bath, feeding, oral care, etc.
- Protection of patients from harm and injury whiles on admission
- Assisting in setting of intravenous catheterization
Education
Post Graduate Specialization - Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives
10.2022
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Practice
University of Cape Coast
08.2022
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University of Cape Coast
07.2015
Diploma - General Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
12.2010
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School
01.2005
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) -
Samartex Junior High and Preparatory School
01.2002
Skills
- Mentoring
- Professionalism
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Good Communication Skills
- Team Work
- Emotional Intelligence
- Creativity
- Patient Safety awareness
- Team Supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Confidence
- Empathy
- Health Promotion
- Medical Documentation
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Evidence-Based Practice
Affiliations
- Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, Ghana
- Nurses Christian Fellowship, Ghana
- Nurses and Midwives Specialist Society of Ghana
Certification
- USRN License #1077771
- License # SNN9
- PIN # 12EK04662505
- Expire: 01/01/2025
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) -University of Colorado
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA (08/2025)
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA (08/2025)
- Certificate in Palliative Care and Pain Management - Ghana Health Service
- Certificate in Basic Human Right for Health Professionals - Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice
- Driving license B
Research
- Koufie, E. (2022). "Perspectives of Mothers on Lactation Support in Sick Newborn Care ant the NICU of Cape Coast Teaching Hospital". A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment for Membership in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing to Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives, Ghana.
- Koufie, E. (2015). "Student Nurses on Clinical Placement: The Registered Nurses' Perspective. A Project Work presented to the School of Nursing, College of Health and Allied Sciences" University of Cape Coast. Cape Coast, Ghana.
- Koufie, E, (2011). A Patient/Family Care Study on A Patient with Strangulated Bilateral Inguino-Scrotal Hernia. A Project Work presented to the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Cape Coast, Ghana.
- Koufie, E. (2010). A Patient/Family Care Study on A Patient with Liver Cirrhosis. A Project Work presented to the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Phone Numbers
- 233243456981
- 233203915115
Conferences Professional Development
- Apnea of prematurity: the role of caffeine citrate, March 2024 - CPD Points
- Knowledge Translation in research, September, 2022 - Certificate of participation
- Fifth Annual Africa Health Interdisciplinary Conference, July,2022 - Certificate of participation
- Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, August 2021 - Certificate of Participation
- Awareness creation on preterm delivery and preterm survival, November 2021 - Pediatric Society of Ghana -Participant
- Workshop on Neonatal Jaundice, September 2021 - Pediatric Society of Ghana - Participant
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) Basics - United Nations Field Hospital - August, 2021
- Mechanical Ventilation - United Nations Field Hospital - July, 2021
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Foundations, Airway, Breathing and Circulation - University of Colorado - Certificate September, 2020
- Basic Life Support and Advance Cardiac Life Support (BLS/ACLS) - Certificate
- September, 2021 WHO Clinical management of patients with COVID-19- Certificate of participation
- September, 2020 Understanding Domestic Violence Certificate of participation
- September, 2020 Sexual Harassment at the work place - Certificate of participation September, 2020
- Infection prevention and control (IPC) for COVID-19- Participant
- Certificate of participation March,2019; Seminar on nursing research and scholarly writing - Participant
- November, 2018; Workshop on occupational hazards and safety at work August, 2018
- Clinical Lecture on Essential Care of every new born - Participant
- July, 2018; Workshop on helping babies' breath - Participant
- June, 2018; Workshop on waste management for health professionals - Participant
- May, 2018; In-Service Training on how to use a Ventilator and CPAP - Participant
- May, 2010; Training in Basic Human Rights for Health Professionals at Nursing and Midwifery Training College - Certificate of Merit
- August, 2001; Science Technology and Mathematics Education Clinic for Girls in Selected Junior and Senior Secondary Schools (STME) - Certificate of Participation
References
- Ms Hilda Danquah Konadu , Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Unit Manager
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH),
Cape Coast, Ghana.
+233249674162
hilkod34i@gmail.com
- Rev. Daniel K. Nkum Quansah, Superintendent Minister, Methodist Church Ghana
+233244526192,
revdanielkquansah@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Surfing the internet
- Cooking
- Listening to music
Languages
TWI
First Language
Timeline
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST - NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2022.10 - Current
Resident Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2019.10 - 2022.10
Nursing Officer Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2018.02 - 2019.09
Nursing Officer Female Surgical Ward
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2017.02 - 2018.02
Senior Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2015.02 - 2017.02
Staff Nurse Female Medical Ward
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2013.02 - 2015.02
Post Graduate Specialization - Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Practice
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Diploma - General Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) -
Samartex Junior High and Preparatory School
- USRN License #1077771
- License # SNN9
- PIN # 12EK04662505
- Expire: 01/01/2025
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) -University of Colorado
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA (08/2025)
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA (08/2025)
- Certificate in Palliative Care and Pain Management - Ghana Health Service
- Certificate in Basic Human Right for Health Professionals - Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice
- Driving license B
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