Jennifer Tuffour
Accra
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a full year clinical orientation who is keen on providing an excellence direct patient care, triage and care coordination to all types of patients ranging from young to old in a fast-paced environment. Hardworking with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
37 Military Hospital
Accra, Ghana
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing the risk of adverse drug events among patients
- 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.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PIC lines.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- 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.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- 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.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing Education
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana 07.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- Healthcare ethics
- Surgical care
- Wound Management
- Care plan implementation
- Mental health care
- Pediatric Care
- Disease Prevention
- Community health
- Seizure Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Taking vitals
- Team Coordination
- IV setup
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection control measures
- EMR Systems
Timeline
Nurse
37 Military Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing Education
University of Ghana