Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Languages
Hobbies
Additional Information
Timeline
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ISSAHAKU MOHAMMED

ISSAHAKU MOHAMMED

DIALYSIS NURSE
TECHIMAN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Dialysis Nurse

New Leaf Hospital
06.2021 - Current
  • Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions, and dialytic treatments.
  • Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
  • Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
  • Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
  • Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure, and asthma.
  • Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
  • Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
  • Met with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted laboratory results.
  • Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Communicated with nephrologists and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
  • Cared for patients in 100-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.

Registered General Nurse

Ghana Health Service
04.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • 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.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Managed and cared for over 100 patients per day at the Emergency ward.

Rotation / National Service Nurse

Holy Family Hospital - Ministry Of Health, Ghana
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
  • Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
  • Communicated with patients and family members and provided updated information.
  • Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
  • Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
  • Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
  • Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
  • Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
  • Reviewed daily assignment lists and associated charts.
  • Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
  • Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
  • Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
  • Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Helped physicians complete procedures such as lumbar punctures by supporting patients and organizing necessary supplies.
  • Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.
  • Helped with care implementation for assigned caseload of patients.

Pupil Teacher

Benim Preparatory Academy
09.2014 - 08.2016
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.

Customer Service Assistant

MTN GHANA
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Answered customer questions about product availability and shipment times.
  • Submitted completed orders quickly to maximize delivery efficiency.
  • Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
  • Described product highlights and benefits to help guide purchasing decisions.
  • Provided SIM card registrations and porting of number services to clients.
  • Provided MTN Mobile Money registration services.
  • Conducted field exercises and presented report on findings.

Education

Diploma - Registered General Nursing

Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Zuarungu, Ghana
09.2019

WASSCE - Business

Navrongo Senior High School
Navrongo, Ghana
06.2014

No Degree - Basic

Anglican Junior High School
Bolgatanga, Ghana
04.2011

Skills

  • Renal Dialysis
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Standards Administration
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Infection Control Protocols

Accomplishments

  • Improved on the quality of care given to dialysis patients.
  • Research - Completed group study focused on factors militating against the effective use of Insecticide Treated Bednets (ITNs), which resulted in increased patronage and effective use of the nets.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
  • Supervision of clinical students during internship.

Certification

  • Registered General Nurse.
  • Renal Nurse

Affiliations

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana
  • Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association
  • Ghana Nephrology Nurses Association


Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Hobbies

  • Reading of books.
  • Listening to music
  • Surfing the internet

Additional Information

REFREES / REFERENCES


1. Name: Dr Alfred Kwadwo Ampofo

Position: District Health Director For Techiman North, Techiman, Ghana.

Email: amfred79@gmail.com / alfredamp@gmail.com

Contact: +233547446822


2. Name: Mr Gyimah Emmanuel

Position: Nurses Manager, New Leaf Hospital

Email: kgyemmanuel@yahoo.com

Contact: +233244015047 / +233208735549


3. Name: Mrs Adelaide Baffoe Tutuaa

Position: Head of Dialysis Unit, New Leaf Hospital

Email: baffoeadelaide@gmail.com

Contact: +233249423146 / +233208558011

Timeline

Registered General Nurse

Ghana Health Service
04.2022 - Current

Dialysis Nurse

New Leaf Hospital
06.2021 - Current

Rotation / National Service Nurse

Holy Family Hospital - Ministry Of Health, Ghana
04.2020 - 04.2021

Pupil Teacher

Benim Preparatory Academy
09.2014 - 08.2016

Customer Service Assistant

MTN GHANA
06.2014 - 08.2014

Diploma - Registered General Nursing

Nursing And Midwifery Training College

WASSCE - Business

Navrongo Senior High School

No Degree - Basic

Anglican Junior High School

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