Ellen Amako Oduro
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for pediatric oncology. Committed to providing compassionate care to children and their families throughout their cancer journey, ensuring their well-being and comfort. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Patient-oriented Nurse with Number years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Area of expertise specialty. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Oncology Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
07.2016 - Current
- Deliver specialized care to pediatric oncology patients, demonstrating a compassionate and empathetic approach to their unique needs
- Expertly manage hemophilia patients, administering prophylactic treatments to enhance their quality of life
- Conduct chemotherapy sessions with precision and strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring optimal patient comfort and well-being
- Maintain rigorous infection prevention control measures, consistently monitor vital signs, and respond promptly to any changes in patient conditions
- Skillfully insert peripheral IV lines and execute various nursing tasks to support comprehensive patient care
- Actively participate in health education and outreach programs, educating patients and their families on cancer management and prevention
- Efficiently manage quarterly factor utilization data, ensuring accurate records to enhance patient care and safety.
Education
Diploma in Nursing (Registered General Nurse) -
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Berekum, Brong-Ahafo02.2014
Senior High School Certificate, General Arts -
Seventh Day Adventist Senior High School
Bekwai, Ashanti05.2009
Oxford International School
Konongo, Asante-Akyem North06.2006
Skills
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Highly self-motivated and able to work both independently and as a valuable team member
- Demonstrates unwavering commitment, determination, and a strong work ethic
- Pediatric Oncology Nursing Expertise
- Hemophilia Management and Prophylaxis
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Infection Prevention
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Medication Administration
- Pediatric Patient Education
- Health Education
- Data Management
- Treatment and Procedures
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- IV Therapy
- Pain Management
- Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- Symptom Assessment and Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Central Line Care
- End of life care
- Patient and Family Education
- Ethical Practice
- Pain Management Techniques
- Nutrition management
- Wound care expertise
- Growth and development monitoring
- Blood product administration
- Psychosocial support provision
- Oncology nursing expertise
- Intravenous Therapy Proficiency
- Pediatric chemotherapy administration
- Childhood cancer knowledge
- Clinical Documentation
- Emotional Support
- Surgical care
- Pain Control
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Education
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Relationship Building
- Vitals monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Wound Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Delegation and Motivation
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Infection Control
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Collecting vitals
- Training staff
- First Aid
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Written Communication
- Adaptability
- Patient Examination
- Cardiac monitors
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Procedure Assistance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Student Precepting
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Case Management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Sanitation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Instrument Sterilization
- Routine Examinations
Accomplishments
- I have taken IELTS with an overall score of 7.5
- I have passed my Texas Jurisprudence exam
- I have a attained a certificate for a 30 day training on comprehensive care of hemophilia patients in India.
Certification
- Comprehensive Training on Hemophilia Care, 09/2023, Texas Board of Exams, 82%
- IELTS, 03/2023, 7.5, 6.5, 6.5, 8.5, 7.5
- Nursing and Midwifery Council Licensing Exams, Ghana, 06/2014, Passed
Otherexperience
I have conducted a research on women involving in the care of children of Hemophilia than men.
References
Available on request.
Projects
I am currently part of an ongoing 6months Pedigree project to trace patients with Hemophilia.
Training
- Infection Prevention
- Hemophilia Management
- EEG
- E-Health
- Infant Nutrition (formula feeds/breastfeeding)
- WBDR with World Federation of Hemophilia
- Comprehensive care of Hemophilia in the hospital setting
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Asante Twi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Pediatric Oncology Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
07.2016 - Current
Diploma in Nursing (Registered General Nurse) -
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Senior High School Certificate, General Arts -
Seventh Day Adventist Senior High School
Oxford International School
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