Gifty Owusu
Kumasi - Tanoso
Summary
A seasoned and reliable health professional with 17 years of extensive experience in healthcare. Dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Nkawie Toase Government Hospital
01.2015 - Current
- Booking patients for medical consultation for approximately 30 patients per day
- Checking and recording patients' vital signs before consultation for 15 bed ward
- Assisting patients with feeding, bathing and dressing when required
- Assisting in serving of medications to patients
- Assisting with development of care plan for patients
- Proper documentation of records
- Assisting in pre and post operative care to patients
- Providing wound care and managing other types of injuries
- Providing guidance on post-hospitalization care
- Assisting admissions and orientation of patients to various in-patient wards
- Observing and reporting changes in patients' behavior or physical condition
- Following and implementing infection control protocol
- Administering medications and treatment as prescribed by physicians
- Performing life-saving procedures such as CPR
- Engaging in ongoing professional development and continuing education
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives
- Identifying areas for improvement in patient care and safety.
Health Aid
Cape Coast Municipal Hospital
07.2005 - 12.2012
- Prepared of admission beds
- Fed of admitted patient according dietician's plan
- Educated patients on personal hygiene
- Helped with the preparation and cleanup of medical procedures
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients
- Assisted with basic medical procedures, such as applying bandages
- Listened to patients' concerns and relay important information to the nursing staff
- Assisted with patient activities and recreational programs
- Provided emotional support to patient
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and toileting
- Provided companionship and engaging in meaningful activities with clients to enhance their quality of life.
Education
Enrolled Nurse -
Premier Nursing Training College
Kumasi08.2015
Health Aid -
Ankaful Nursing Training College
Ankaful06.2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
Nursing And Midwifery Council, Ghana, 16GO04721004
Languages
IELTS
References
Emmanuel Owusu Nketia, Physician Assistant – Medical, nkwamenketia@gmail.com, +233201866884
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Nkawie Toase Government Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Health Aid
Cape Coast Municipal Hospital
07.2005 - 12.2012
Enrolled Nurse -
Premier Nursing Training College
Health Aid -
Ankaful Nursing Training College
Nursing And Midwifery Council, Ghana, 16GO04721004
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