Getrude Akos Lanyo
Hohoe
Summary
Adept Staff Nurse with a proven track record at Ghana Health Service, showcasing expertise in Care Planning and a compassionate approach to patient management. Excelled in reducing medication errors and significantly improving patient satisfaction scores through effective communication and critical thinking. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and dedication to evidence-based care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
Education
Diploma - Public Health Nursing ( Registered Community Nursi
Nurses' Training College
Ho, Ghana08.2016
Senior High School Certificate - Science
Evangelical Presbyterian Senior High School
Hohoe, Ghana 07.2012
Skills
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Family Education
- Emergency Care
- Critical Care
- Home Health Care
- Patient Counseling
- Intake and discharge
- Community health
- Newborn care
- Diabetes management
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision-Making
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- First Aid
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Preventive Healthcare
- Treatment Preparation
- Care Coordination
- Diet and Nutrition
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Care Oversight
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - Current
Diploma - Public Health Nursing ( Registered Community Nursi
Nurses' Training College
Senior High School Certificate - Science
Evangelical Presbyterian Senior High School