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ERIC KOFI DUVOR

ERIC KOFI DUVOR

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
KUMASI GHANAN

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Staff Nurse

Ministry of Health
Cape Coast, Ghana
12.2013 - 12.2017
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Assigned patient care to student nurses based on skills and experience, contributing to higher standards of patient care and staff retention.
  • Identified areas of training among junior colleague nurses by maintaining records of continuous personal development and booking clinical training courses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
  • Assigned patient care to colleague nurses based on skills and experience, contributing to higher standards of patient care and staff retention.

Staff Nurse

Ministry of Health
Cape Coast, Ghana
12.2012 - 12.2013
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Rotation Nurse/ Service Personnel

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Cape Coast, GHANA
12.2010 - 12.2011
  • Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
  • Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
  • Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
  • Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
  • Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Timeline

Senior Staff Nurse

Ministry of Health
12.2013 - 12.2017

Staff Nurse

Ministry of Health
12.2012 - 12.2013

Rotation Nurse/ Service Personnel

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
12.2010 - 12.2011

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