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HARRIET OBENEWAH TEGAH

HARRIET OBENEWAH TEGAH

Accra,AA

Summary

Dynamic and results oriented Nurse Manager with a proven track record of success in healthcare leadership. Offering a comprehensive background in nursing management, I excel in optimizing patient care delivery, streamlining operations and fostering a positive and collaborative team environment. with hands-on approach to leadership, I bring expertise in staff development ,strategic planning and ensuring regulatory compliance. My commitment to patient centered care ,coupled with effective communication and problem- solving skills positions me as a valuable asset in achieving healthcare excellence. seeking to contribute my leadership skills and healthcare acumen to a progressive healthcare institution.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Functional Lead

Nyaho Medical Primary & Chronic Care Center
2023.08 - Current
  • Ensures compliance with Nyaho's policies, maintaining the highest clinical standards
  • Manages patient flow, balancing clinical needs with center's capacity
  • Initiates and leads health screening programs, introducing innovations in practice
  • Demonstrates effective communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Actively participates in clinical supervision, mentoring students and staff
  • Contributes to policy development, implementing and adhering to practice policies
  • Utilizes clinical systems for accurate data entry and facilitates the use of technology.
  • Establishes priorities and drive accountability for assigned initiatives, providing leadership.
  • Maintains overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Conducts regular reviews of operations to identify areas for improvement.



ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Established specialized clinic follow up initiative, implementing a system in which nurses proactively reach out to patients to inquire about their post follow up visit instructions and medication adherence.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Worked with key internal partners to distill complex concepts into pragmatic and simplified solutions.
  • Organized complimentary screening for all patients walking through the Outpatient department on world diabetes day, showcasing dedication to community health
  • Authored a policy detailing the protocol for monitoring vital signs at the outpatient department, contributing to enhanced healthcare standards within the facility.
  • Implemented company policy on screening of all clients visiting the facility,focusing on transmissible and infectious diseases.


Senior Nursing Officer

Korle Bu National Diabetes Teaching Hospital
2021.01 - 2023.08
  • Triaging,
  • Educating Patients on their condition and purpose of treatment.
  • Foot Examination,
  • Vital signs assessment,


ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Created a support station for young adults who are newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.

Senior Nurse

Nyaho Medical Center
2020.02 - 2022.02
  • Manages shift in line with hospital's vision, mission and values resulting in the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care
  • Lead by example to inspire, motivate and encourage the nursing staff, providing effective and compassionate leadership, ensuring clear direction, support and accountability
  • Maintain a high standard of nursing care, ensuring the needs of patients are met and expectations are surpassed, using research to improve patient care
  • Coordinate the shift including delegation, supervision, evaluation of work carried out by team or individual
  • Ensure the provision of safe and therapeutic environment for patient care
  • Identify staff development and training needs and highlight the needs to senior colleagues
  • Maintain records and present information in accurate manner, conveying key messages with skills and confidence
  • Delivering individualized care including assessing client's needs and deliberating their care and treatment with doctors on duty
  • Ordering stocks

Nursing Officer

Korle Bu Hospital
2020.08 - 2020.12
  • Triaging, Educating Patients on their condition and purpose of treatment, Vital signs assessment, Interpreting diagnostic investigations and giving appropriate appointment dates

Nurse

Nyaho Medical Center
2017.07 - 2020.02
  • Planning and completing duties with minimal direction from superiors, colleagues or managers
  • Ensuring that all medical documentation is legible, accurate and properly signed
  • Accurate administration of medications
  • Performing procedures such as intravenous line insertion, passing nasogastric tube, care of colostomy bag, catheterization and oxygen therapy
  • Vital signs assessment
  • Oversee junior staff in all aspect of nursing work
  • Ordering stocks for the ward

Education

DIABETES, ENDOCRINE&METABOLIC SOCIETY OF GHANA (DEMSoG), Comprehensive Management of Diabetes Mellitus, Pain Management, Palliative Care, Medico-legal And Communication Skills Training, Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BLS), Compliance And Policy Adherence, Patient Flow Management, Health Screening Programs, Communication And Conflict Resolution, Clinical Supervision And Mentoring, Technology Utilization -

INHOUSE TRAINING
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
01.2022

Pain Management

Nyaho Medical Centre
Accra
04.2017

BSc NURSING - Nursing

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
MIOSTO
07.2014

Skills

  • Product Management
  • Lean Principles
  • Team Communication
  • Experience With SAP Technologies

Timeline

Functional Lead

Nyaho Medical Primary & Chronic Care Center
2023.08 - Current

Senior Nursing Officer

Korle Bu National Diabetes Teaching Hospital
2021.01 - 2023.08

Nursing Officer

Korle Bu Hospital
2020.08 - 2020.12

Senior Nurse

Nyaho Medical Center
2020.02 - 2022.02

Nurse

Nyaho Medical Center
2017.07 - 2020.02

DIABETES, ENDOCRINE&METABOLIC SOCIETY OF GHANA (DEMSoG), Comprehensive Management of Diabetes Mellitus, Pain Management, Palliative Care, Medico-legal And Communication Skills Training, Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support (BLS), Compliance And Policy Adherence, Patient Flow Management, Health Screening Programs, Communication And Conflict Resolution, Clinical Supervision And Mentoring, Technology Utilization -

INHOUSE TRAINING

Pain Management

Nyaho Medical Centre

BSc NURSING - Nursing

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Activities

  • Volunteered at the Diabetes Youth care camp in November,2023.
  • Volunteered at National Diabetes Management and Research Center's annual world diabetes day outreach.
  • Volunteered at Rhema Worship Center's Medical Outreach in May,2023
  • Volunteered at the diabetics under 30years support station monthly meetings.
  • Volunteered in quarterly home visit of diabetics under 30years involved in the support station

Work Availability

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References

  • Dr. Yacoba Atiase, Head of Department, National Diabetes Management and Research centre, 0206301447
  • Mr. Robert Arko, Head of Project Management, Nyaho Medical centre, 0245956575/0201953326

Quote

Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford

Activities

  • Volunteered at the Diabetes Youth care camp in November,2023.
  • Volunteered at National Diabetes Management and Research Center's annual world diabetes day outreach.
  • Volunteered at Rhema Worship Center's Medical Outreach in May,2023
  • Volunteered at the diabetics under 30years support station monthly meetings.
  • Volunteered in quarterly home visit of diabetics under 30years involved in the support station

References

  • Dr. Yacoba Atiase, Head of Department, National Diabetes Management and Research centre.
  • Mr. Robert Arko, Head of Project Management, Nyaho Medical centre.
HARRIET OBENEWAH TEGAH