ERIC ACQUAH
Accra
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse with over 18 years of diverse clinical experience in Medical, Emergency care and Surgical settings. Extensive background supporting high-level healthcare delivery as a member of Ghana’s Presidential Medical Team for 8 years, including leadership in COVID-19 response and screening. Proven track record in improving patient care systems, including co-establishing a Chronic Care Clinic in 2025. Strongly trained in Basic Life Support, trauma care, and occupational health and safety, with a commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality care in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Nursing Officer (PNO)
University of Ghana Hospital
Accra, Ghana
10.2014 - Current
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across medical, surgical, and emergency units, outpatient (OPD), in a busy university hospital
- Co-established a Chronic Care Clinic in 2025 in collaboration with a Family Medicine Physician, improving continuity of care for patients with chronic conditions
- Improved patient flow and contributed to reduced waiting times through efficient triage and care coordination
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, ensuring compliance with clinical protocols and quality standards
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective, individualized patient care plans
Registered Nurse – Presidential Medical Team
Office of the President (Jubilee House)
Accra, Ghana
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Selected to serve on Ghana’s Presidential Medical Team, providing advanced clinical care in a high-demand, high-security environment
- Led and successfully coordinated COVID-19 response efforts, including screening, infection prevention, and case management for staff and officials
- Played a key role in maintaining a safe working environment during the pandemic through effective infection control practices
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments and provided emergency care when required
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care
Senior Staff Nurse
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra, Ghana
05.2008 - 10.2014
- Delivered direct patient care in medical units within a leading tertiary referral hospital
- Monitored and evaluated critically ill patients, ensuring timely clinical interventions and accurate documentation
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment adherence, and post-discharge care
- Supported multidisciplinary teams in improving patient outcomes and maintaining high standards of nursing care
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management (PDOSHEM)
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
12-2013
BSc. - Nursing (Professional)
Central University
06-2012
Diploma - Registered General Nurse
Nurses’ Training College, Tamale
08-2007
Senior Secondary School Certificate - General Agric
West Africa Senior Secondary School
11-1996
Skills
- Possess good interpersonal relationship and communication skills
- A fast learner who always wants to be abreast with his environment
- Achievement oriented
- Computer Literate (Software)
- Health information systems records
- Possess a strong drive to help others
- Strong focus on delivering patient centered care
Interests
Reading, Singing, Listening to music
Affiliations
Member of Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- New York Board of Nursing
- License Number: N31583
- Status: Active
- NCLEX Date: Monday, February 23rd, 2026
- Date of Licensure: January 28th, 2026
- Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (NMC)
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- Country: Ghana
- Registration Number: RGN4197
- License Number: 08EA07550611
WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS
- Basic Life Support – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Choking of Adults and Pediatrics (Tamale Teaching Hospital), 10th October 2025
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – Adult CPR, Bag-Mask and 2 Rescuer CPR, Child CPR, Infant 1 and 2 rescuer CPR, Infant bag mask/1 and 2 rescuer, 1 and 2 rescuer and Infant choking (responsive and unresponsive) etc (Medical Simulation Skills Institute), 12th September, 2024
- Leadership and Management in Health Professional Development – University of Washington – December 2022
- Training on Survey123 for ArcGIS, COVID - 19 Mobile App, Jubilee House-Accra, Participants - JHMT Nurses, 27th May, 2020
- COVID - 19 Training (PPE Donning, Doffing, Sample Taking and Packaging, Jubilee House-Accra, Participants - JHMT Nurses, 25th March, 2020
- Primary Trauma Care (Medical and Surgical Skills Institute, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital), 21st - 22nd November, 2019
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals (Medical and Surgical Skills Institute, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital), 5th October, 2018
Activities on COVID - 19
- Samples Collection
- Collected COVID - 19 samples under the strict supervision of Dr Sagoe Augustine, Immuno-Virologist, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
- Type of samples collected
- Throat/Nasal Swab
- Throat/Nasal Lavage Fluid
- Labelling sample tubes
- Packaging and sending samples to Noguchi Advanced Research Laboratories
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Presidential Medical Team
Office of the President (Jubilee House)
01.2017 - 01.2025
Principal Nursing Officer (PNO)
University of Ghana Hospital
10.2014 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2014
BSc. - Nursing (Professional)
Central University
Diploma - Registered General Nurse
Nurses’ Training College, Tamale
Senior Secondary School Certificate - General Agric
West Africa Senior Secondary School
Postgraduate Diploma - Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management (PDOSHEM)
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)