Gifty Abena James
Tarkwa
Summary
Dedicated, empathic and patient focused Registered Nurse (RN) 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Ghana Health Service
05.2022 - Current
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
- Educated social workers and child welfare personnel on complex health issues, providing valuable insight into pediatric patients' conditions.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ghana Health Service
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Used LHIMs to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with other healthcare team.
Rotational Nurse
GHS
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Student Nurse
GHS
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Sales Personnel
TIGO
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Secretary's Assistant
GPRTU
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
Education
Diploma In General Nursing -
* Asanta Nursing And Midwifery College
Asanta, Elembele District09.2015
MS OFFICE - Computer Graphics
Star Computer Training Institute
Takoradi 04.2014
Senior High School Certificate - General Arts
Fijai Senior High School
Fijai08.2011
Basic Level -
Air Force Junior High School
Takoradi 03.2007
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Active Listening
- Communication
- Teamwork and Adaptability
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Treatment Preparation
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Intramuscular Injections
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Infection Control Procedures
- First Aid
- Leadership
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Wound Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emergency Situations
- Airway Management
- Medication Administration
- Pediatric Nursing
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
Certification
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana Nursing Registration No. 133583
- • Basic life support
- • End of life care
- • Catheter care
- • Infection prevention control
Affiliations
- Member of Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association
Research Experience and Case Study
- Research on High rate of teenage pregnancy in Asanta
- Complete case study on Typhoid fever
Hobbies
- Sewing
- Reading
- Listening to music
- Traveling
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Twi
Advanced (C1)
Igbo
Intermediate (B1)
Yoruba
Intermediate (B1)
French
Elementary (A2)
References
- Emelia Oduro - Tarkwa Municipal Hospital
Ward Manager
055 399 4859
- Ruhiyatu Aminu- Tarkwa Municipal Hospital
Nursing officer
024 917 6437
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Ghana Health Service
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ghana Health Service
05.2021 - 04.2022
Rotational Nurse
GHS
04.2019 - 03.2020
Student Nurse
GHS
09.2017 - 12.2017
Secretary's Assistant
GPRTU
01.2015 - 01.2016
Sales Personnel
TIGO
05.2014 - 12.2014
Diploma In General Nursing -
* Asanta Nursing And Midwifery College
MS OFFICE - Computer Graphics
Star Computer Training Institute
Senior High School Certificate - General Arts
Fijai Senior High School
Basic Level -
Air Force Junior High School
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