JOSEPH APPIAH
KUMASI
Summary
To apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills in a challenging healthcare institution to enhance the quality of life of individuals and also improve the healthcare system locally and globally.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medicine Unit, Floating Team
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Promoted patient safety initiatives within the Emergency Department, resulting in reduced rates of medication errors and adverse events.
- Enhanced departmental collaboration with effective communication between physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Supported standards of medical care by adhering to policies and procedures.
- Provided emergency treatment onsite and responded in urgent situations.
- Supervised other professional or non-professional personnel and provided medical instructions.
- Monitored patient condition and communicated findings to other professionals.
- Assisted with mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients.
- Worked within wards where patient number outweighed staff strength.
Emergency Medicine Directorate, Yellow Unit
KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Assess, plan and implement interventions collaboratively with doctors and staff for tackling patients care problems
- Read reports, took notes of critical cases, embark on chart rounds and make sure treatment has been given
- Respond to medical emergencies and treat critical injuries, allergic reactions and trauma
- Undertake various nursing tasks geared towards optimum patients care
- These include bed making, catheterization, taking specimen, wound dressing etc
- Follow treatment plan medication schedule ordered by physician and assess client pain levels during hospitalization
- Administer oxygen to client in respiratory distress and those that need it
- Monitor and balance intake and output of clients
- Educate clients on conditions and treatment regimens
- Assist physicians in passage of nasogastric tubes
- Teach and supervise students and interns at the ward
- Document every procedure and incidents at the ward.
Emergency Medicine Unit, Medical & Surgical Ward
KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Evaluated responses of patients to interventions and made adjustment to plan where and when necessary
- Collaborated with physicians, families and other staff members when developing plan for care and treatment during hospital stay
- Administered prescribed medications (orally, subcutaneously, through IV route) and observe for therapeutic and adverse reactions
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient charts
- Provided bedside care for wide range of surgical patients including pre and postoperative patients
- Assessed post-operative patients level consciousness, airway patency, incisional sites for intact dressing with no signs of bleeding, patency of drainage tubes and drains.
- And intervened appropriately
- Assessed and dressed patients wound aseptically and reported any findings appropriately
- Performed aseptic catheterization
- Counseled patients on health promotion and infection prevention and taught patients and their relatives wound care
- Promoted rights of patients and also helped to maintain privacy and dignity of patients and staff
- Delegated duties to competent junior staff and supervised accordingly.
National Service
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Hospital
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Assessed and analyzed the physical and psychological needs of clients
- Disinfected and kept surfaces clients to prevent infections
- Checked and documented client’s vital signs
- Followed treatment plans and administered prescribed medications under supervision
- Participated in handing over and taking up of the ward
- Provided counseling and health care education to patients under supervision
- Dressed wounds aseptically
- Documented procedures appropriately at the ward
- Admission and discharge of patients
- Home visits and health outreaches.
Education
BSC Nursing - Registered General Nursing
University of Ghana, Legon
Accra, Ghana12.2016
WASSCE - General Arts
St James Seminary And Senior High School
Sunyani, Ghana05.2012
BECE (Basic Education Certificate Examination) -
St Leo International School
Kumasi, Ghana04.2008
Skills
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Documentation
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Compassionate and Caring
Accomplishments
Adjudged as the Best Nurse at the Yellow Unit in the 2nd Quarter of 2023.
Generalresponsibilities
- Wound management
- Administration of medication
- Admission and discharge of patient
- Education of patient on condition and medication
- Making requisition of consumables and logistics
- Supervision of staff and drawing up monthly duty rosters
- Checking of vital signs and blood sugar level
- Decontamination of used instruments
- Handing over and taking up of patients, emergency drugs, ward and its annexes
- Monitoring intake and output
- Passing urethral catheter and setting intravenous lines
- Perform nasogastric tube feeding
- Setting up and monitoring blood transfusion
- Pre, intra and post-operative management of surgical clients
- Assessment and triaging of cases
- Oxygen administration therapy
- Assisting physicians in passing nasogastric tube
- Respond to medical emergencies
- Documentation of procedures and incidence at the word.
- Provide constant monitoring and care for patients in a seriously ill or unstable condition
- Assess and prioritize patient/client requirement, delegating effectively to others
- Responsible for adhering to the NMC code of conduct and organizational values
Capabilitiesandqualities
Hardworking, creative, good interpersonal skills, affable, trustworthy, ability to work under pressure, dependable, innovative, demonstrate critical thinking and practical reasoning, dedicated.
Personalskillsandachievement
- Good leadership and interpersonal skills
- Good motivator
- Easily adapt to new environment
- Computer literacy
- Appointed Chief justice by the General Assembly of School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana, Legon. 2014-2016 Academic year.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/20/93
- Nationality: GHANAIAN
- Marital Status: MARRIED
- Religion: CHRISTIAN
References
- Dr. Gloria Makafui Agbenyegah, Medical Officer, Emergency Medicine Unit, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, +233551304596, glomakay@gmail.com
- Yaa Nyarko Poku, Emergency Nurse Specialist, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, +233547704691, yaapokus@gmail.com
- Mr Emmanuel Acheampong, Principal Nursing Officer, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, +233244437573, ekacheampong@kath.gov.gh
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching Football
- Listening to Music
- Watching Movies
Languages
English
Timeline
Emergency Medicine Unit, Floating Team
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Medicine Directorate, Yellow Unit
KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 12.2023
Emergency Medicine Unit, Medical & Surgical Ward
KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL
09.2019 - 12.2021
National Service
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Hospital
04.2018 - 03.2019
BSC Nursing - Registered General Nursing
University of Ghana, Legon
WASSCE - General Arts
St James Seminary And Senior High School
BECE (Basic Education Certificate Examination) -
St Leo International School
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