GIFTY DONKOR QUARCOO
ACCRA,GHANA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with multiple years of experience delivering top-notch, patient-centered care in a range of clinical and multicultural settings. competent at adapting to shifting work environments and informed about healthcare delivery standards. committed to improving patient outcomes through the use of evidence-based practice, kind communication, and a client-centered, dignified approach that promotes general health and maintains dignity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Public Health Nurse
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Assessing patients' overall health status before, during, and after dialysis treatments, monitoring vital signs, fluid balance, and any signs of complications.
- Assisting the doctors to set up and operate dialysis machines, administer medications, and closely monitor patients throughout the dialysis process to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Managing and care for patients' vascular access sites (e.g., fistulas, grafts, catheters), preventing infections and ensuring proper functioning for dialysis.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed records of patients' dialysis treatments, including vital signs, medications administered, and any complications or interventions, ensuring continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
Public Health Nurse
Holy Trinity Medical Centre
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: (US Visa Medical Section)
- Safely administered vaccinations to clients and reported adverse effects following immunization.
- Providing clients with evidence-based information on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Checking and documentation of vital signs
- Assisting the panel physician in physical examination of the clients and documenting findings.
- Monitored the safety of the vaccines
- Adhered to the policies of the Centre for Disease Control ( CDC) for immunization schedules and reported shortages and delays of vaccines.
- (US Visa Medical Section)
Staff Nurse
PRESTIGE MEDI - CENTRE
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Used outstanding planning and prioritization to cater for patients in emergency unit
- Supported in accurate diagnosis and planning of care of patients
- Administered prescribed medications, monitored patient condition progress and updates team mates on progress of patient
- Counseled and educated patient and families on medication use and possible side effects
- Prepared patient for surgical procedures and giving pre-operative instructions.
- Sterilization and decontamination of used instruments.
- Assessed and evaluate patient's needs at male, female and Pediatric units
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Rotation Nurse
Ga West Municipal Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Used outstanding planning and prioritization to cater for patients in emergency unit
- Counseled and educated patient and families on medication use and possible side effects
- Prepared patient for surgical procedures and giving pre-operative instructions.
- Ensured that all tools needed for surgical procedures were properly sterilized.
- Assisted the doctor during a surgical procedure and maintained a hygienic and sterilized environment throughout the procedure.
- Educated expecting mothers on the dangers of pregnancy and importance of a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy period and after.
- Performed vaginal examination and assisted the midwife in a safe child birth delivery.
- Performed male and female catheterization whilst maintaining a sterile and hygienic environment.
Receptionist/Front Desk Service
Eye Centre
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Welcoming patients and visitors and answering any inquiries
- Scheduling appointments for patients
- Assisting patients with completing necessary forms and documentation
- Maintaining information and confidentiality of patient and doctor's information.
- Liaising with other staff members for effective running of the eye centre
- Writing down minutes during staff meetings.
Nurse Intern
37 Military Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: (Public Health Nurse)
- Maintained patient confidentiality and privacy throughout any procedure performed
- Provided maternal and reproductive health services
- Educated patients on nutritional health and how to maintain a well-balanced lifestyle
- Assisted in organizing health immunization outreaches to defaulted clients.
- Organized school health talk and spoke on prevalent health concerns.
- (Public Health Nurse)
Nurse Intern
Accra Psychiatry Hospital
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided mental health support to patients and conducted mental health examination on clients
- Assisted patients to perform daily basic activities such as bathing, feeding and grooming
- Administered prescribed psychotropic medications to patients
- Monitored patient condition progress and updated team on the progress of the patient
- Assisted in maintaining a safe, secure and stress free environment for both patients and staff.
Nurse Intern
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted in feeding per Naso- gastric tube of seriously ill patients in stroke units
- Assisted in providing curative care support to patients, conducted deliveries and educated clients on medication use
- Supported public health units conduct School Health Organization Programs (SHEP) for Schools
- Visited hard-to-reach Communities and provided mobile clinic services to inhabitants
- Immunization of mothers during pregnancy and children from birth till five years.
Education
Diploma - Registered Community Health Nursing, Public Health
Public Health Nurse's School
Skills
- Triage and diagnosis
- Treatment evaluation
- Emergency care
- Medication administration
- Basic computer skills
- Nursing assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient advocacy
- Preventive health strategies
- Interpersonal relationships
- Immunization administration
- Catheter management
- Medication and IV therapy
- Wound care management
- Patient management strategies
- Communication skills
- Counseling techniques
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
VOLUNTERING ACTIVITIES
Vaccinator, National Immunization for Polio (October 2021)
Vaccinator, National Immunization for Yellow Fever (November 2021)
Vaccinator, National Immunization Day for COVID-19 (February 2022)
Health Educator, School Health Education, Amasaman Government School. ( January 2022)
Health Outreach, myhelpourhelp foundation (may 2023)
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
01.2025 - 08.2025
Public Health Nurse
Holy Trinity Medical Centre
03.2023 - 01.2025
Staff Nurse
PRESTIGE MEDI - CENTRE
08.2022 - 12.2022
Rotation Nurse
Ga West Municipal Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2022
Receptionist/Front Desk Service
Eye Centre
10.2020 - 12.2020
Nurse Intern
37 Military Hospital
12.2019 - 01.2020
Nurse Intern
Accra Psychiatry Hospital
11.2019 - 12.2019
Nurse Intern
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
04.2019 - 05.2019
Diploma - Registered Community Health Nursing, Public Health
Public Health Nurse's School
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