Hannah Ekua Entsil
Tema
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable Registered Critical Care Nurse offering success in leading highly effective teams while providing excellent clinical service to all clients. Strong work ethic, good interpersonal skills. Skilled at teaching and mentoring training nurses in theoretical and clinical practice.
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in unit management and team leadership. Known for improving operational efficiency and fostering collaborative work environment. Reliable and adaptable with strong focus on achieving team goals and delivering high-quality results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Manager of ICU/HDU
The Bank Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Organised daily patient care assignments for critical care nurses, including delegation of tasks.
- Perform and assist in advanced nursing procedures such as endotracheal intubation, central catheterisation, Thoracotomy, administration of intravenous medications, parenteral feeding, hemodynamic monitoring, and caring for ventilated patients, as well as tracheotomy.
- Ensuring effective assessment of all patients on admission
- Maintain accurate documentation of care given
- Organised unit clinical meetings and in-service training for critical care nurses in the unit
- Conducted regular performance reviews of nursing staff members based on established standards of practice.
Adjunct Lecturer
Narh-Bita College- School of Nursing
05.2023 - Current
- Nursing process, Nursing theory, Supervisor for students' patient and family care study project
- Clinical practical examiner
- Developed lesson plans and syllabi for courses, ensuring they met college standards.
- Plan and administer assignments and examinations to assess students' performance and grade them according to established criteria.
- Served as an academic mentor for undergraduate students seeking advice about their studies.
Supervisor in charge of ICU/HDU and PACU
International Maritime Hospital -GPHA
11.2017 - 05.2025
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Performed and assisted with advanced nursing procedures such as intubation, central catheterisation, administration of intravenous medications, hemodynamic monitoring and caring for ventilated patients
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Implemented cost-cutting measures without compromising the quality of services offered.
- Prepare and assist with advanced nursing procedures, and provide effective and efficient nursing care to critically ill and post-operative patients.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
Central University
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Surgery and Surgical Nursing, First Aid, Emergency and Disaster Management, Clinical Instructor for Basic and Advanced Nursing Practices.
- Developed lesson plans and syllabi for courses, ensuring they met university standards.
- Graded student assignments, exams, and papers according to established criteria.
- Served as an academic mentor for undergraduate students seeking advice about their studies.
Nurse in Charge Theatre Recovery
Tema General Hospital (Ghana Health Service)
10.2008 - 11.2017
- Provide nursing care for all preoperative and postoperative patients.
- Attended weekly meetings with the senior management team to discuss operational issues impacting nursing units.
- Organised daily patient care assignments for nurses, including delegation of tasks. Conducted regular performance reviews of nursing staff members based on established standards of practice.
- Actively participated in Quality Improvement initiatives aimed at improving service delivery outcomes.
Deputy in charge of the Accident and Emergency unit and the Theatre unit
Winneba District Hospital (Ghana Health Service)
01.2002 - 09.2008
- Assist in administrative work, scrubs, and assist the surgeon during the intra-operative.
- Provides emergency nursing care for trauma and seriously ill patients.
- Stocked medical supplies, medications, and equipment to maintain essential items for the unit.
- Mentored nursing staff and set unit goals and standards.
- Analysed patients' records to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of care.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe work environment.
Critical care nurse intern
Cardiothoracic Unit KBTH
01.2007 - 05.2008
- Assist in monitoring patients who have undergone open-heart surgery and dialysis. Prepared trolleys and assisted in advanced life support skills, such as intubation, chest tube insertion, central line placement, and management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate delivery of care services across the continuum of care.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients.
Education
Master of education - Teaching in higher Institutions
Cape Coast University
12.2025
Master of Science - Clinical Leadership and Management
University of Ghana, Legon
03.2024
Certificate - Leadership and Management in Health
University of Washington
10.2018
BSC - Nursing
Central University College
08.2013
Advance Diploma - Critical Care Nursing
School of Perioperative and Critical Care Nursing, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
05.2008
Diploma - Nursing (Top Up)
University of Ghana, Legon
08.2007
Registered General Nurse (RGN Diploma) - undefined
Nurses and Midwifery Training College, Cape Coast
Cape Coast04.2001
General Certificate of Education-Ordinary Level - undefined
West African Examinations Council
06.1998
S.S.C.E - undefined
Tarkwa Senior Secondary School
Tarkwa01.1995
B.E.C.E - undefined
Roman Catholic Junior Secondary A
01.1993
Skills
- Team dynamics
- Patient advocate
- Evidence-based practice
- Compassionate care
- Teaching and counselling
- Cooking
- Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good communication skills
Affiliations
- Registered with the Nurses and Midwifery Council Ghana (NMCG)
- Member of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA)
- Member of Critical Care Nurses Association, Ghana (CCNAG)
- Associate Foundation Member of Ghana College of Nurses and Midwifery (AFGCNM)
Timeline
Unit Manager of ICU/HDU
The Bank Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Adjunct Lecturer
Narh-Bita College- School of Nursing
05.2023 - Current
Central University
01.2019 - 01.2024
Supervisor in charge of ICU/HDU and PACU
International Maritime Hospital -GPHA
11.2017 - 05.2025
Nurse in Charge Theatre Recovery
Tema General Hospital (Ghana Health Service)
10.2008 - 11.2017
Critical care nurse intern
Cardiothoracic Unit KBTH
01.2007 - 05.2008
Deputy in charge of the Accident and Emergency unit and the Theatre unit
Winneba District Hospital (Ghana Health Service)
01.2002 - 09.2008
Master of Science - Clinical Leadership and Management
University of Ghana, Legon
Certificate - Leadership and Management in Health
University of Washington
BSC - Nursing
Central University College
Advance Diploma - Critical Care Nursing
School of Perioperative and Critical Care Nursing, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Diploma - Nursing (Top Up)
University of Ghana, Legon
Registered General Nurse (RGN Diploma) - undefined
Nurses and Midwifery Training College, Cape Coast
General Certificate of Education-Ordinary Level - undefined
West African Examinations Council
S.S.C.E - undefined
Tarkwa Senior Secondary School
B.E.C.E - undefined
Roman Catholic Junior Secondary A
Master of education - Teaching in higher Institutions
Cape Coast University
References
- Maame, Odwuraa Odum, Senior Lecturer - School of Nursing, 0233244819426, Central University (Mitso campus), Dawenya
- Dr., Kwesi Ofei, Emergency and Trauma Specialist, 0209441166, International Maritime Hospital
RESEARCH AND IN-SERVICE TRAINING
- Research study: Exploring succession planning among nurse managers in Health Facilities in the Tema metropolis.
- Research Study: Assessment of Nursing Care of Road Traffic Accident Patients at the Accident and Emergency Unit of the Korle-Bu Hospital
- Clinical Strategies for Managing Haemorrhage and Anaemia without Blood Transfusion in Critically Ill Patients
- Clinical Service Excellence
- Assessment of a critically ill patient using the Glasgow Coma Scale
- Setting the CPAP mode on the ventilation machine for a COVID-19 patient
- AHA - Basic Life & Advance life support
- Installation and setting of ventilators and their modes
- Bundles for Reducing Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI): Clinical and Budgetary Impact
- Psycho-social support for health workers caring for COVID-19 patients
- Application of the nursing process in a clinical setting
- Using Protocols in the ICU Setting
- Nursing Negligence and Malpractice
- Refresher Course in Critical Care Nursing, Managing Patient on Mechanical Ventilators, E.C.G.