Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Ishmael Amoah

Bobikuma

Summary

Compassionate and devoted nurse with over 3years of experience working as a registered general nurse in a variety of settings in the healthcare industry. Committed to delivering exceptional care and support to all patients in order to help them enhanced their quality of life. Respectfully conducting thorough physical examination and demonstrating capacity to educate patients and relatives about treatment alternatives, goals and expected outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Ministry Of Health
04.2021 - Current
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Nurse Volunteer

Pentecost Homecare
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols by diligently maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors alike.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
  • Administered medications safely, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration to improve treatment outcomes.
  • Provides basic care for long-term care residents and help them in activities for daily living eg. Bathing, toileting, feeding, moving and repositioning.
  • Changing residents soiled sheets,cleaning up spills,changing bed-pads,setting up equipment and reducing the spread of germs and infections in the patients living area.
  • Ensured that patients receive appropriate nutrition and assisting them while feeding.
  • Turning and repositioning of bedridden patients for comfort and prevention of bedsores.

Nurse Intern

Ghana Health Service
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Assisted in administration of medications and ensuring accurate dosages for best patients outcome
  • Demonstrated strong clinical skills while rotating through various hospital units including emergency unit and isolation unit
  • Enhanced patients comfort by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing concerns.
  • Provided education on disease prevention and management, empowering patients to take control of their health.
  • Improved patients care by providing companionate and attentive support during clinical rotation.
  • Reduced medication errors through thorough double checking of prescription and dosages.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

KNUST
Kumasi
11.2018

Kwame

Diploma - Nursing

Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Cape Coast
09.2018

Certificate - Agricultural Science

Aggrey Memorial Senior High School
Cape Coast
05.2013

Skills

  • Infection Control
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Medication Administration
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment
  • IV setup
  • CPR
  • Wound care
  • Care plan
  • Patients and family relation
  • Work under pressure
  • Time management
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Organization
  • Initiative
  • Dependability

Accomplishments

  • Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 20 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Twi
Advanced (C1)

Certification

Certification of registration, nursing and midwifery council (NMC)-

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Ministry Of Health
04.2021 - Current

Nurse Volunteer

Pentecost Homecare
06.2020 - 02.2021

Nurse Intern

Ghana Health Service
06.2019 - 02.2020

Diploma - Nursing

KNUST

Kwame

Diploma - Nursing

Nursing And Midwifery Training College

Certificate - Agricultural Science

Aggrey Memorial Senior High School
Ishmael Amoah