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Faustina Mefia Ayaazok

Registered Nurse
Saltpond - Cape coast

Summary

Dedicated Senior Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Ghana Health Service, excelling in direct patient care and interprofessional collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and compassionate support. Skilled in medication administration and patient education, while maintaining knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient safety measures.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior Staff Nurse

Saltpond Government Hospital
Cape Coast
04.2019 - Current
  • Assessing patients' medical status pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
  • Maintaining reports of patients’ medical histories, monitoring changes in their condition, and reporting to physicians to discuss treatment
  • Mentoring junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development.
  • Performing various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Educating patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.
  • Facilitating patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
  • Improving patient outcomes by continuously assessing conditions and adjusting care as necessary.
  • Promoting patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Suctioning of patients with airway obstruction
  • Taking and recording Vital signs such as pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and temperature, and monitoring of blood glucose (FBS/RBS)
  • Performing care plan and providing individualised care to patients
  • Administration of oxygen
  • Measuring and recording of patients’ intake and output to ensure optimum levels of fluids
  • Coordinating with Physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating patient care plans
  • Providing emotional support to patients and relatives
  • Maintaining a hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures
  • Acting as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring their voices are heard when making decisions about their healthcare journey.
  • Participated in hospital committees and acted as quality improvement deputy coordinator to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
  • Administration of medication through various routes and monitoring patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Rotational Intern

Yendi Government Hospital
Cape Coast
04.2017 - 05.2018
  • Exhibited strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and providing support when needed during various rotation periods.
  • Supported departmental goals by completing high-priority tasks in a timely manner during each rotation period.
  • Undertook assessment, planning and
    implementation of interventions for addressing
    patient care problems.
  • Always Maintained confidentiality to ensure the
    dignity of patients.
  • Demonstrated an understanding of the preparation
    and care of patient's pre and post procedures.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive
    relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and
    willingness to help my clients and colleagues
    wherever needed.
  • Delivered information in a clear and concise
  • Preoperative as well as post-operative care of patients undergoing a range of procedures, which includes wound debridement, laparotomy, appendectomy, etc.
  • Care of an indwelling urinary catheter
  • Feeding patients through NG tubes
  • Administration of oxygen through the different delivery systems
  • Medication administration by different routes
  • Decontaminated equipment and instruments used in various procedures, such as wound dressing

Education

Registered General Nursing

Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Tamale - Northern Region
12.2016 -

Skills

  • Direct patient care

  • Compassion and empathy

  • Care planning

  • Patient admissions

  • Interprofessional collaboration

  • Continuing education

  • Discharge planning

  • Patient safety

  • Medication and IV administration

  • Wound care

  • Documentation

Affiliations

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana - NMC Ghana

Certificate of License in Registered General Nursing, Ghana

Certification

A certificate of honour for successfully passing the Nursing and Midwifery Council Examination

Interests

Watching movies, listening to music, workout

Timeline

Presidential honour for Distinguished Service during Covid 19 Pandemic

03-2023

A certificate of honour for successfully participating in the AO ALLIANCE Non-operative Fracture Management

11-2019

Senior Staff Nurse

Saltpond Government Hospital
04.2019 - Current

A Professional Work Certificate for actively working with the Eastern Corridor Road Construction Project as a paramedic.

12-2017

Rotational Intern

Yendi Government Hospital
04.2017 - 05.2018

Registered General Nursing

Nursing And Midwifery Training College
12.2016 -

A certificate of honour for successfully passing the Nursing and Midwifery Council Examination

12-2016

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