JOSEPH YELLENDII LAMUO
Accra
Summary
Dedicated and patient-focused nurse, with extensive experience and motivated to provide compassionate comprehensive care. Calm and pragmatic under pressure, with superior knowledge of industry standards and best practices. Skilled in healthcare planning, coordination and passionate in delivering safe, quality clinical support to achieve first-class service users. Adaptable, with years of extensive experience in the health care sector. Talented at proactively addressing problematic situations in stressful settings and resolving disputes fairly. Proven history of achieving high-quality patient care, outcomes and quality measures.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Nursing Officer
Lister Hospital And Fertility Centre
04.2017 - Current
- · Developed and implemented new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- · Follow all DPA rules and regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
- · Coordinate patient care services and managed clinical cost control.
- · Enforce disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- · Encourage patients and staff members to follow all disease prevention protocols.
- · Ensure maintenance of inventory of specialized items and ensures availability at all times
- · Carry out delegated duties from the human resources director
- · Investigate incident reports or patients care and counsel accordingly
- · Prepared quarterly patient care assessments and made appropriate recommendations.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and updating protocols.
- Enhanced team collaboration through effective communication and interdisciplinary meetings, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting faster recovery times.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing the risk of adverse drug events among patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff members through orientation and training programs, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to establish appropriate discharge planning for patients transitioning from hospital to home care settings.
Senior Staff Nurse
Lister Hospital And Fertility Centre
09.2012 - 03.2017
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough documentation and adherence to medication administration protocols.
- Promoted a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and participating in regular staff meetings.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall patient satisfaction and experience.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures, mitigating potential risks to patients and staff members.
- Developed individualized care plans for complex patients, addressing unique needs and preferences.
Staff Nurse
Kintampo South District Hospital
06.2006 - 08.2009
- Monitor of patient’s vital signs, physical conditions, and fluid intake and output to ensure a positive fluid balance.
- Plan and deliver appropriate care for Admission and Discharge of patients.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care to meet patients’ and their family’s needs in line with local and national standards and evidence-based guidelines.
- Early recognition and management of acutely ill patients, as well as providing palliative and terminal care to critically ill patients.
- ECG, Venipuncture, Cannulation, Catheterization and administration of blood Transfusion.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of a deteriorating patient and initiation of early interventions in a calm and coordinated manner.
- Provide emergency care during Surgical Emergencies like ruptured ectopic pregnancy, ruptured appendix and other life-threatening emergencies.
- Support and provide health education to patient about disease conditions and treatment plans as well as promote their health.
- Proactively Identify hazards and risks and manage accordingly to promote the health and safety of patients, and the public in line with the health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Maintain and document accurate and complete records of all patients care activities, in a timely and organize manner, adhering to local and professional standards, using the current patient recording system.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Rotation Nurse
Tamale Teaching Hospital
06.2005 - 05.2006
- · Responsible for the assessment and implementation of treatment.
- · Developed programmed care for designated patients across the designated rotational area.
- · Providing feedback and escalation to meet patient need through supervision/monitoring processes.
- · Administration of prescribed drugs to appropriate patients under supervision.
- · Performing Vital Sign assessments to include; assessing pain rate and oxygen saturation, take temperature and blood pressure, count heart rate and respiration.
- · Competently and Safely perform nasogastric tube insertion, under supervision.
- · Performing venipuncture and IV cannulation.
- · Oxygen administration and nebulizing, for a range of health conditions including: long-term lung conditions. severe long-term asthma. cystic fibrosis.
- · Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- · Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and transferring.
- · Providing health and safety signage according to health and safety regulations.
- · Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- · Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- · Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- · Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- · Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana05.2012
No Degree - Nursing
Tamale Nurses Training College
Tamale, Ghana11.2004
High School Diploma -
Ghana Secondary School
Tamale, Ghana12.2000
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Health Promotion
- Infection Prevention
- Care Planning
- Pain Management
- Emergency Response
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Effective communication
- Good team player
- Vital signs monitoring
- First Aids and CPR
- Medication Administration
- Patience, time management and flexibility
Accomplishments
Three consecutive years of training of emergency room nurses on basic life support.
An expert in venipuncture
Certification
NMC Ghana certificate 2006
male circumcision 2020
Basic life support 2023
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- Reading and Watching Medical Series
Timeline
Principal Nursing Officer
Lister Hospital And Fertility Centre
04.2017 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
Lister Hospital And Fertility Centre
09.2012 - 03.2017
Staff Nurse
Kintampo South District Hospital
06.2006 - 08.2009
Rotation Nurse
Tamale Teaching Hospital
06.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ghana
No Degree - Nursing
Tamale Nurses Training College
High School Diploma -
Ghana Secondary School
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