Passionate and dedicated nurse with more than 10 years experience of clinical practice in medical, surgical, emergency, critical, neonatal and paediatric care. Confident in providing evidence based care for patients whilst also mentoring, coaching and leading a team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paediatric nurse specialist
Sunyani Teaching Hospital, NICU and Paediatric Ward
10.2020 - Current
Carried out comprehensive health assessment and management for about 10-15 clients per shift that presented to pediatric ward. Triaged, assessed and treated clients that presented to the emergency room with varying heath conditions. This lead to early identification and treatment of life threatening conditions which resulted to decrease in about 10% under five mortality.
Assisted with invasive and diagnostics procedures.
Provided basic life support, and neonatal resuscitation to children and neonates who needed resuscitation.
Run preterm and term baby clinic for all preterm and term babies. Oversaw about 10-15 cases per day.
Senior Nursing Officer
Bono Regional Hospital. Paediatric Department
02.2019 - 11.2021
Managed about 20 to 30 neonates per shift with varying health problems by assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
Provided health education to caregivers on disease prevention to promote health.
Managed emergency cases such as vaso occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, shock, severe dehydration in children. Implemented clinical development programmes to improve staff skills.
Nursing Officer
Bono Regional Hospital. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
08.2014 - 08.2017
Provided comprehensive nursing care to neonates admitted to the NICU. Oversaw about 20-30 babies per day.
Provided neonatal resuscitation to babies who needed resuscitation.
Participated in ward rounds and contributed to clinical decision making during ward.
Resolved conflicts in the unit to enhanced collaboration and team teamwork.
Assigned and delegated duties to nurses to enhanced effective nursing care.
Observed newborn progress, monitoring vital signs and acting quickly upon deterioration to swiftly resolve.
Senior Staff Nurse
Bono Regional Hospital. Adult Medical Ward
07.2011 - 06.2014
Managed up to about 15-20 clients per day with varying health conditions by assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
Provides health education to clients of all ages, ethnicity, on disease prevention and promotion of health.
Managed emergency cases such as shock, severe dehydration in patients and provided basic life support to clients who needed resuscitation.
Staff Nurse
Bono Regional Hospital. Adult Surgical Ward
07.2008 - 06.2011
Carried out nursing care for patients with varying surgical conditions such as intestinal obstruction, typhoid perforation, intussceprion etc. Carried out wound dressings at the surgical ward ensuring aseptic technique during wound dressings. Performed 7-8 wound dressings per shift.
Prepared patients psychologically and physiologically for surgery and offered post-operative care instructions to patients.
Decontamination and sterilization of equipment and adhered to infection prevention practices.
Education
Membership certificate - Paediatric nursing
Ghana College of Nurses and Midwifery
Accra
10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cape Coast University
Cape coast
05.2014
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
Nurses and Midwifery Training College
Tamale
05.2007
Skills
Team work, and mentorship assessment
And coaching Vital signs, interpersonal and medication interprofessional Phlebotomy skills LHIMS proficiency
Basic and advanced Fluent in life support( Adults and Paediatrics)
Supervision, Emergency, triage
Strong communication
Certification
Membership Certificate In Paediatric Nursing (MPN 47). Nursing And Midwifery Council, Ghana. Date Issued: 15th December, 2020
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing. University Of Cape Coast. Date Issued: 27th May, 2014
Registered General Nursing (RGN 3878) Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana. Date. Issued: 14th November, 2008.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. Team Health Institute (Medtigo Health Education). Date Issued: 01/14/2023. Review Date: 14th January, 2025.
Basic Life Support. Team Health Institute (Medtigo Health Education). Date Issued: 19th January, 2022.
Neonatal Resuscitation, Blended oxygen and CPAP. Ghana Health Service, Path, Kybele.
Languages
Twi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Paediatric nurse specialist
Sunyani Teaching Hospital, NICU and Paediatric Ward
10.2020 - Current
Senior Nursing Officer
Bono Regional Hospital. Paediatric Department
02.2019 - 11.2021
Nursing Officer
Bono Regional Hospital. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit