Janet Pokua Miller
Summary
Proven healthcare professional with extensive experience at Lekma Hospital, adept in patient care and clinical documentation. Excelled in providing emotional support and reducing medication errors, showcasing strong interpersonal skills and critical thinking. Demonstrated adaptability and commitment to healthcare ethics, significantly enhancing patient trust and outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Service Person
Lekma Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new roles and responsibilities as needed throughout the service term.
- Enhanced teamwork skills by participating in group tasks and collaborating with fellow National Service members.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Intern - Clinicals
Legon Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Provided personal care to patients, maintaining their dignity and comfort.
- Utilized disinfection techniques to ensure a clean and safe environment.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported patients' vital signs accurately.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Intern - Clinicals
La General Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2017
- Contributed to project success through effective communication and organization skills.
- Provided personal care to patients, maintaining their dignity and comfort.
- Utilized disinfection techniques to ensure a clean and safe environment.
- Monitored and documented patients' vital signs accurately.
Intern - Clinicals
Tema General Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2017
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs.
- Managed blood glucose levels through fasting/random testing, insulin administration, and injections.
- Provided patient education on disease management and treatment.
- Performed wound care and dressing.
Intern - Clinicals
37 Military Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2015
- Gained experience, exposure and knowledge of career-specific procedures and systems.
- Developed strong organizational and time management skills by completing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned projects.
- Trained in different positions and worked with variety of personnel.
- Monitored and documented patients' vital signs.
- Conducted and recorded Fasting and Random blood glucose tests, administered prescribed insulin, and gave injections as needed.
- Educated patients on their conditions, treatment plans, and self-care.
- Provided wound care and dressing services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Professional Studies, Accra
Madina09-2024
Diploma - General Nursing
Nightingale School of Nursing
Adenta, Ghana09-2018
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - General Arts
Akim Swedru Senior High School
Akim Swedru - Eastern Region05-2013
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Patient management
- Healthcare ethics
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Time management and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN)
Timeline
National Service Person
Lekma Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
Intern - Clinicals
La General Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2017
Intern - Clinicals
Tema General Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2017
Intern - Clinicals
Legon Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2018
Intern - Clinicals
37 Military Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2015
- Registered Nurse License (RN)
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Professional Studies, Accra
Diploma - General Nursing
Nightingale School of Nursing
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - General Arts
Akim Swedru Senior High School
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