Faustina Bassah
Agona Swedru
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Registered Nurse with excellent communication and team playing skills, eager to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Swedru Municipal Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Triaged patients based on vital signs and rapid assessment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- 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.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Reviewed records, paperwork, and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Trauma and Specialist Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed nursing care within scope of license and credentials and followed charting protocols to document care provided.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments to help physician get ready for procedures.
- Weighed patients and took blood pressure and vital signs to assist nursing staff.
- Assessed patient room and care environment to optimize patient comfort by keeping areas free of clutter.
- Administered medications to patients through various routes such as intravenous, intramuscular and orally, and observing responses.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information and communicated to senior staff to develop plan of care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms while working with other staff members to adjust care plans accordingly.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens for laboratory investigations.
- Assisted physicians in minor procedures by making the necessary items available and maintaining a sterile field.
- Assessed patients and collaborated with senior staff to devise treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
Registered Nurse Intern
Trauma and Specialist Hospital
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Administered oral, subcutaneous, intravenous and intramuscular medications to patients and observed responses under minimal supervision.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining right dosages and expiry dates before administering medications.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric data and communicated to senior staff with the gathered data to plan care.
- Assisted in evaluating patient histories, complaints and current symptoms while working with senior staff to adjust care plans accordingly.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens to prepare for laboratory investigations.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital signs and supervising food intake.
- Provided wound care by applying clean dressings and support bandages to protect patient wounds and prevent infections.
- Monitored patients' immediate pre- and post-operation vital signs and intake and output, and recorded on hospital's software system.
- Provided assistance to surgeons and theatre staff by stocking and setting up the theatre and circulating during surgery.
- Monitored patients, assessed their condition and provided care until they recovered from the effects of anaesthesia to be discharged back to the ward.
- Administered different medications and therapies such as phototherapy in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Cultivated rapport with patient and family through proactive communication to enhance comfort, speed up recovery and eliminate non-compliance.
- Assisted senior staff in conducting assessment, planning and implementing patient-centered care.
- Monitored and recorded vitals, and reported any abnormalities to senior staff for prompt intervention.
Student Nurse
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2019
- Identified health conditions of patients
- Planned and implemented care for an infant as a case study
- Participated in handing over and taking up.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
Student Nurse
Richard Novati Catholic Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Observed and participated in conducting physical assessment
- Assisted physicians in consulting
- Administered oral and intravenous medications under supervision.
Student Nurse
Tema General Hospital
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted staff in wound dressing
- Monitored patients’ vital signs post-operation
- Booked clients for surgery.
Student Nurse
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Monitored and recorded patients’ vital signs
- Administered intravenous fluids
- Assisted patients in maintaining personal care and performing activities of daily living.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University
Accra, Ghana07.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effective team player
- Good interpersonal relationship skills
- Fluid Monitoring
- IV Insertion
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Vital Signs Monitoring and Documentation
- Medical Emergency Response
- Patient Triage
- Medication Administration
Hobbies
Puzzles, Games, movies
Languages
English
Akan
REFEREES
Juliet Yaba Blay
Trauma and Specialist Hospital,Winneba- Ghana
Senior Nursing Officer (Emergency Nurse)
Julietblay53@gmail.com, +233249563363
Ebenezer Annor
Trauma and Specialist Hospital, Winneba- Ghana
Health Service Administrator
annorebenezer89@gmail.com, +233544606215
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Swedru Municipal Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Trauma and Specialist Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse Intern
Trauma and Specialist Hospital
12.2020 - 12.2021
Student Nurse
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2019
Student Nurse
Richard Novati Catholic Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2019
Student Nurse
Tema General Hospital
07.2017 - 08.2017
Student Nurse
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University