Francisca Kusi
Kumasi
Summary
At Global Evangelical Mission Hospital, I leveraged my expertise in medication administration and compassionate care to significantly reduce hospital-acquired infections and improve patient satisfaction. My commitment to patient education and advocacy, coupled with a proactive approach to healthcare ethics and emergency care, has consistently enhanced treatment outcomes and patient trust. Caring Nurse with Number years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with Area of expertise patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for Type patients and families. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Global Evangelical Mission Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Wilson Adventist Junior High School
KumasiDiploma In General Nursing - Nursing
Kokofu Nursing Training
Bekwai Municipal Assembly (Ashanti Region)09.2018
West Africa Certificate Examination - Home Economics
Kumasi Wesley Girls High School
Kumasi06.2014
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Management
- Compassionate Care
- Family Education
- Healthcare ethics
- Health Promotion
- Wound Management
- Emergency Care
- Care plan implementation
- Diabetes management
- Pediatric Care
- Disease Prevention
- Home Health Care
- Geriatric Care
- Treatment Planning
- Seizure Management
- Palliative Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Patient care planning
- Team Coordination
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
- Relationship Building
- IV setup
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Counseling
- Medication Distribution
- Care Planning
- Intake and discharge
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Evaluation
- Medical assessment
- Patient Relations
- Emotional awareness
- Personal care needs
- Patient Check-Ins
- Long-Term Care
- Physical assessments
- Sanitation
- Home visits
- Family advocacy
- Language Fluency
- Home care
Accomplishments
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to number of patients in type of environment.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Affiliations
Union Of Professional Nurses and Midwives Ghana
Certification
Registered General Nurse
Diploma In General Nursing
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Nurse
Global Evangelical Mission Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Wilson Adventist Junior High School
Diploma In General Nursing - Nursing
Kokofu Nursing Training
West Africa Certificate Examination - Home Economics
Kumasi Wesley Girls High School
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