Josephine Kumah
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse (Stroke and Neuro Department)
University of Ghana Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Delivered high level of care to patient
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
Nurse
Ejisu Government hospital
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Delivered high level of care to patient
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment
Education
Diploma - General Nursing
Nightingale School of Nursing
Adenta01.2018
Skills
- Medical records management
- Medication administration
- Quick problem solver
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to number of patients in type of environment.
Languages
English
Certification
Basic life support
Infection prevention and control
Timeline
Nurse (Stroke and Neuro Department)
University of Ghana Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Nurse
Ejisu Government hospital
04.2019 - 04.2020
Diploma - General Nursing
Nightingale School of Nursing
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