GERTRUDE FABEA APPIAH
Nkoranza - B/E
Summary
Committed and driven Community Health Nurse providing attentive care and current information on various health matters to the public. Adapt at performing a variety of nursing duties from routine physicals to assistance with emergency care. Dedicated to finding long-term solutions to problems and meeting big picture goals. Adapt at working with groups and individuals to maximize wellbeing and promote education. Specialized in providing exceptional patient care through effective communications and astute observation.
Resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
KROBO HEALTH CENTER
TECHIMAN
09.2020 - Current
- Perform treatments as ordered by physicians and document actions
- Conduct individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader
- Collaborate with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff
- Implement accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records
- Provide therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patient and family
- Facilitate medication management and monitor for side effects in collaboration with provider
- Communicate with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols
- Develop plan of care for patient reflecting collaboration with members of healthcare team
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Observed and document patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Offers exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
ROTATIONAL NURSE
SUNTRESO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
KUMASI
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Convey treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and update clinical supervisors with current information
- Implement care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Investigate and resolve issues affecting hospital operations and patient care
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Leverage feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
- Promote patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Registered Community Health Nursing (RCN) -
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
WASSCE - Science -
ST. MONICA'S GIRLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) -
ST. MONICA'S JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Home Visits
- Home Care assistant
- Family Education
- Team training and development
- First Aid management
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Monitoring of Vital Signs
- Infection prevention Control
- Serving of bed pans to bedridden patient
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication and IV Administration
- Work in a team
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Creative Problem Solving Ability
- Decision-Making
- Public Speaking
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Reading & Researching, Cooking, & Listening to Music
- Date of Birth: 02/25/95
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English, Twi and Bono
References
- MRS. MAVIS BENNEH, KROBO HEALTH CENTER - TECHIMAN, BONO EAST - GHANA, mavisbenneh9@gmailcom, +233243466988
- MR. EBENEZER WORAE, KROBO HEALTH CENTER - TECHIMAN, BONO EAST - GHANA, ebenezerworae@gmail.com, +233549413416
Disclaimer
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these information provided correctly describe my qualifications, strengths and capabilities, my experience and me.
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
KROBO HEALTH CENTER
09.2020 - Current
ROTATIONAL NURSE
SUNTRESO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
04.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Community Health Nursing (RCN) -
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
WASSCE - Science -
ST. MONICA'S GIRLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) -
ST. MONICA'S JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL