GODWIN TEYE OPLERM
Ajumako - Mankessim
Summary
Proactive and dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in diverse healthcare settings. Skilled in patient care, effective communication, and maintaining strong relationships with patients and families. Began nursing career at Shai Osudoku District Hospital as a Rotation Nurse (National Service), followed by a permanent position at Ajumako District Hospital as a medical surgical nurse. Committed to continuous learning and professional development in nursing practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse: Medical Surgical
Ajumako District Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Total Number of beds: 400
- Nurse to patient ratio: 1:5
- Number of beds in unit: 22
Responsibilities:
- Administration of medication
- Wound dressing
- Catheterization
- Insertion of nasogastric tube
- Oxygen therapy
- IV cannulation
- IV infusion therapy
- Admission and Discharge
- Strict intake and output recording
- Obtained Specimens to run monitoring or diagnostic tests
- Pre – and Post-Op care
- Planning of patient care
- Health Education
Cases Handled:
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Cerebrovascular Accident
- Congestive Cardiac Failure
- Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
- Retroviral infection
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Paraparesis
- Infective Gastroenteritis
- Enteric fever
- Alcohol Intoxication
- Exploratory Laparotomy (Post Op)
- Herniorrhaphy (Post Op)
- Appendectomy (Post Op)
- Fournier Gangrene
- Cellulitis
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Burns
- Myalgia
- Polyarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Otitis media
- Tonsillitis
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Simple fractures
- Spondylitis
- Hyperkalemia
- Head injury.
Specialized Equipment Used:
- Nebulizer
- Stethoscope
- Sphygmomanometer
- Glucometer
- Thermometer
- Suction machine
- Oxygen concentrator
- Automated External Defibrillator
Staff Nurse: Medical Surgical (Rotation Nurse)
Shai Osudoku District Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Total Number of Beds: 524
- Nurse to patient ratio: 1:8
- Number of beds in unit: 42
Responsibilities:
- Decontamination of instruments
- Administration of medications
- Oral hygiene for patients
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Scrub nurse for caesarian section
Cases Handled:
- Burns
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Jaundice
- Anemias
- Enteritis
- End stage renal disease
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Pressure Ulcers
- Bladder incontinence
- Septicemia
- Lumbago
- Delirium Tremens
Specialized Equipment Used:
- Cardiac monitor
- Sphygmomanometer
- Thermometer
- Glucometer
- Flowmeter
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Health and Allied Sciences
Ho, Ghana07.2018
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Wound Care
- Precepting
- Supply Restocking
- Appointment Scheduling
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medical assessment
- Case Management
- Care Planning
- Critical Care
Skills
- Data Collection
- Unit Administration
- Chart updating
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes management
- Health screening
- ADL Assistance
- Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana
- New York Board of Nursing
- NCLEX Passer
Certifications
Additional Information
References:
Mavis A. Asare
Principal Nursing Officer
Medical-Surgical
Ajumako District Hospital
+233243282360
P O Box 29 Ajumako – Ghana
Odelia Dadzie
Principal Nursing Officer
+233246377737
Ajumako District Hospital
Medical – Surgical Unit
P O Box 29 Ajumako – Ghana
Timeline
Staff Nurse: Medical Surgical
Ajumako District Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse: Medical Surgical (Rotation Nurse)
Shai Osudoku District Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Health and Allied Sciences