Joshua Eduful
Dunkwa
Summary
Dynamic Scrub Nurse with extensive experience at SDA Hospital Denkyira Dominase, excelling in surgical case management and infection control. Proven ability to maintain a sterile environment while anticipating surgeon needs, ensuring patient safety, and fostering effective teamwork. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and exceptional communication skills in high-pressure situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrub Nurse
SDA Hospital Denkyira Dominase
Dunkwa
01.2018 - Current
- BEFORE SURGERY
- Prepare the operating room, ensuring it is clean and sterilized.
- Organize and sterilize all necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Perform initial counts of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse.
- Gown and glove the surgeon and other members of the sterile team.
- DURING SURGERY
- Maintain a sterile field and adhere to all sterile protocols to prevent infection.
- Anticipate the surgeon's needs and pass the correct instruments, sutures, and supplies.
- Assist with tasks like removing charred tissue.
- Monitor the patient's safety and condition and be prepared to switch to life-saving procedures if needed.
- Notify the circulating nurse if additional supplies are required.
- AFTER SURGERY
- Perform final counts of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse to ensure nothing is left inside the patient.
- Assist with preparing the patient for recovery and the final transfer to the recovery room.
- Assist with cleaning and clearing equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Garden City University
Kenyase 09.2021 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
SDA Nurses And Midwifery College
Kwadaso 09.2011 - 08.2014
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Aseptic technique: Strict adherence to sterile procedures to prevent infection
- Surgical instruments: Deep knowledge of surgical tools, including identification, handling, and proper organization
- Surgical case management: Understanding procedures, preparing the operating room, and anticipating the surgeon's needs
- Patient positioning: Safely and effectively positioning the patient for the procedure
- Equipment operation: Proficiently operating various medical and surgical equipment
- Soft skills
- Communication: Clear and concise communication with the surgical team is crucial in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail: Meticulous focus is essential for instrument counts, sterile field maintenance, and patient safety
- Stress management: The ability to remain calm, composed, and perform accurately in high-pressure situations
- Adaptability: Quickly adjusting to changes and unexpected events during a surgical procedure
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with all members of the surgical team to ensure a smooth and safe operation
- Critical thinking: Making sound judgments and decisions based on the information at hand
- Emotional resilience: Maintaining composure and empathy in emotionally charged situations
Accomplishments
- Best staff nurse in 2023 and 2024
- Second Runner up in GRNMA Quize Competition in upper Denkyira west
Certification
- Ghana certified nurse and Midwifery council
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Websites
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Garden City University
09.2021 - 04.2023
Scrub Nurse
SDA Hospital Denkyira Dominase
01.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
SDA Nurses And Midwifery College
09.2011 - 08.2014