Jennifer Adu Gyamfi
Kumasi
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with eight (8) years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with General Nursing specialty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Ghana Baptist Health Service
07.2021 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Directed patient discharge procedures to provide departing patients with needed aftercare and avoid readmissions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Nurses In-Charge
Ghana Baptist Health Service
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Baptist Health Service
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and administration of medication.
Staff Nurse
Ghana Baptist Health Service
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and administration of medication.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Diploma In Nursing - General Nursing
Seventh Day Adventist Nursing And Midwifery T.C
Kumasi - Ghana08.2013
West African Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE) - General Arts
Faith Assembies of God Senior High School
Kumasi05.2008
Basic Education Certificate Examination (B.E.C.E) -
Saint Bernadette's R/C Junior High School
05.2004
Skills
- 1 Quality Assurance
- 2 Instructional Materials Development
- 3 Seasoned in Medical Clinical Procedures
- 4 Train Employees
- 5 Clinical Staff Management & Problem Identification
- 6 Author Reports & Deadline Management
- 7 Logistics Project Management & Resource Monitoring
- 8 Multitasking and Organization
- 9 Patient Care Assessment & Education
- 10 Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- 11 Emergency Response & Direct Patient Care
- 12 Work Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Ghana Baptist Health Service
07.2021 - Current
Nurses In-Charge
Ghana Baptist Health Service
05.2019 - 07.2021
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Baptist Health Service
01.2019 - 04.2019
Staff Nurse
Ghana Baptist Health Service
08.2015 - 11.2018
Diploma In Nursing - General Nursing
Seventh Day Adventist Nursing And Midwifery T.C
West African Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE) - General Arts
Faith Assembies of God Senior High School
Basic Education Certificate Examination (B.E.C.E) -
Saint Bernadette's R/C Junior High School
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