Joana Koramah Yeboah
Accra
Summary
Hardworking professional well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
University of Ghana medical Centre Ltd- Cardiothoracic ICU, GICU
Accra
04.2021 - Current
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
Staff Nurse
University of Ghana medical Centre Ltd- ophthalmology
Accra
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Check patient's visual acuity
- Perform diagnostic ophthalmic imaging
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College Koforidua
Koforidua09-2018
Skills
- Respiratory support
- Care continuum coordination
- Wound Dressing
- Physical Assessment
- Basic Life Support
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical Documentation
- Administer medication
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
USRN
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
TRAINING
- Basic Life Support
- Infection Prevention and Control
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
University of Ghana medical Centre Ltd- Cardiothoracic ICU, GICU
04.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse
University of Ghana medical Centre Ltd- ophthalmology
04.2020 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College Koforidua