George Kwasi Kwakye
Koforidua
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse (RN) with expertise in leading interdisciplinary teams within fast-paced clinical environments. Well-versed in planning and directing daily functions and improving delivery of patient care. Excellent communicator to align nursing services with patient needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Officer
Ghana Health Service
02.2021 - Current
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Coordinated patient care services and managed clinical cost control.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- 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.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
02.2013 - 12.2016
- 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.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
Legon, Ghana11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
Koforidua, Ghana10.2011
Skills
- Patient Condition Assessments
- Health Promotion
- Care Planning
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Medication Administration
- Delegation Skills
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Electronic Medical Records
- Staff Scheduling
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Cultural Competence
Affiliations
GHANA REGISTERED NURSES' AND MIDWIVES ASSOCIATION
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing and Midwifery Council-Ghana - 2012
- Registered Nurse (RN) Texas Board of Nursing, Texas - 2023
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Additional Information
REFEREES:
Mrs. Asare Faustina
Deputy Chief Nursing Officer
Eastern Rgional Hospital, Koforidua.
Email: asarefaustina126@gmail.com
Mrs. Tetebo Gifty
Deputy Chief Nursing Officer
Eastern Regioanal Hospital, Koforidua.
Email: giftytetebo@yahoo.com
Mrs. Elorm Nadia Adzovie
Principal Nurse Educator
Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Koforidua.
+233244602961
Timeline
Nursing Officer
Ghana Health Service
02.2021 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
01.2017 - 12.2020
Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
02.2013 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
Associate of Science - Nursing
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
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