Isabella Eshun
P.O.Box EL106, Elmina
Summary
A self-motivated, industrious, resourceful, and dependable registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities, keep calm and intervene in times of crisis. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills, establish and maintain positive connections with patients and family members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Nurse
Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital
Cape Coast
2023.01 - Current
- Perform triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illness.
- Monitor vital signs of critically ill patients in the emergency department.
- Administer medication through various routes such as oral, IV, and intramuscular injections while consistently monitoring patient responses.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicate openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
- Educate patients and answer questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Remain calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximize positive outcomes.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Keep optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patients' levels.
- Facilitate referrals for further evaluation or treatment if needed.
- Initiate CPR and BLS protocols when necessary to resuscitate patients.
- Assist in training new staff members on emergency procedures and protocols.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Facilitate seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
Theater Recovery Nurse
Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital
Cape Coast
2020.09 - 2022.12
- Monitored patients' vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare team members to implement, plan and assess patient care plans
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures
- Obtained and administered medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluid
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
Clinical Rotation (National Service)
University of Cape Coast Hospital
Cape Coast
2019.03 - 2020.03
- Checked patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimen
- Supplied and emptied bed pans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Lifted, turned and position patients at the ward.
- Bathed, dressed and groomed patients.
- Transported patients in wheelchair or stretcher.
- Collected patients specimens to the lab.
Student Nurse
Koforidua Teaching Hospital
Koforidua
2017.08 - 2017.10
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient's outcome goals
- Ensured close patient care by consistently checking vital signs and monitoring telemetry.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients support systems
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirement.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Education
Diploma in General Nursing -
Cape Coast Nursing and Midwifery Training College
01.2017
Home Economics: West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination -
Oyoko Methodist Senior High School
01.2013
Skills
- Interpersonal relationships with patient and staff
- Patient assessment and vital signs
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking and creative problem solving
- Patient monitoring
- Care Plan development
- IV Drug therapy management
- Compassionate Care
- Work under pressure
- Care Coordination
- Equipment Sterilization
- Needs Assessment
- Wound Care
- Treatment Preparation
- First Aid
- CPR
- Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
- Won supervisor's praise for punctuality to work and the best theater recovery nurse
- Won supervisor's praise for coordinating events that helped make prolonged hospital stays more enjoyable for clients recovering from surgeries
Internship
- Student Nurse, 08/01/17, 10/31/17, Koforidua Teaching Hospital, Koforidua, Ghana, Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient's outcome goals., Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry, Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training, Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application, Built rapport with patients and members of patients support systems, Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirement.
- Student Nurse, 04/01/17, 06/30/17, Ankaful Psychiatry Hospital, Cape Coast, Ghana, Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient's outcome goals., Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry, Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training, Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application, Built rapport with patients and members of patients support systems, Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirement.
- Student Nurse, 12/01/14, 01/31/15, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Cape Coast, Ghana, Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient's outcome goals., Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry, Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training, Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application, Built rapport with patients and members of patients support systems, Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirement.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Playing volley ball
- Strolling and listening to motivational speakers
- Sightseeing
Timeline
Emergency Nurse
Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital
2023.01 - Current
Theater Recovery Nurse
Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital
2020.09 - 2022.12
Clinical Rotation (National Service)
University of Cape Coast Hospital
2019.03 - 2020.03
Student Nurse
Koforidua Teaching Hospital
2017.08 - 2017.10
Diploma in General Nursing -
Cape Coast Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Home Economics: West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination -
Oyoko Methodist Senior High School
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