GRACE MONICA LARVIE
Accra, Greater Accra
Summary
Driven, hardworking and veteran Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing more than 10 -years record of success in nursing and desiring Nursing position with this facility.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Ghana Health Service , Madina Polyclinic
ACCRA
03.2013 - Current
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Registered Nurse
Ghana Health Services And Pentecost Hospital
Accra
07.2008 - 02.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Public Health Nursing - Nursing
Cape Coast University
Cape Coast- Cental Region08.2017
Advance Diploma In Public Health Nursing - Public Health Nursing
Public Health Nursing School
Accra- Korle Bu09.2011
Diploma In Nursing - Registered General Nursing
Nurse's Training College
Ho,Volta Region 10.2003
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Care
- Patient Counseling
- Problem Identification
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient Care Assessment
- Self-Motivated
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Ghana Health Service , Madina Polyclinic
03.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ghana Health Services And Pentecost Hospital
07.2008 - 02.2013
Bachelor Of Science In Public Health Nursing - Nursing
Cape Coast University
Advance Diploma In Public Health Nursing - Public Health Nursing
Public Health Nursing School
Diploma In Nursing - Registered General Nursing
Nurse's Training College