JOY NELSON
Accra
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Korle-bu Teaching Hospital (Emergency Department)
Accra
09.2023 - Current
- I provide prompt responses not lasting more than 5-10 minutes to emergencies to stabilize patients on wards
- I efficiently triage and prioritize about 15-20 cases, utilizing life-saving interventions such as clear airways
- I utilize strong critical thinking skills to assess changes in condition or response to treatment promptly
- I demonstrate the awareness of patient and family rights, age-specific needs, and cultural beliefs
- I obtain specimen such as blood, urine and wound swabs for investigations
- I collaborate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- I assist patients with activities of daily living such as daily baths and feeding
- I adhere to infection control procedures to prevent the spread of infections by washing my hands before and after procedures
- I utilize computers for completing necessary patient charts and documentation on patient progress
- I transport patients in wheelchairs or stretchers whenever necessary
- I aid in performing CPR in a resuscitation team when needed
- I ensure meticulous record-keeping for a case group of about 15-20 patients.
Registered Nurse
Tantra Community Clinic (Medical)
Accra
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Shift-based maintenance of accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare staff
- Actively participated in weekly departmental meetings, quarterly training sessions and educational seminars
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols
- Assist about 5-8 patients with activities of daily living such as baths and feeding.
Registered Nurse
The Trust Hospital (Medical)
Accra
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered prescribed medications and evaluated the effectiveness of treatments for an average of 15-20 patients per shift
- Close monitoring of patients, noting changes in health status every 30 minutes to an hour or as indicated
- Daily provision of hands-on patient care, specializing in wound treatment and medication management
- Displayed strong critical thinking skills to assess changes in condition or response to treatment quickly
- Administered oral and par-enteral medication about as per prescription
- Inserted and managed nasogastric tubes for patient feeding
- Transport about 3-6 patients between facilities for specialized treatment
- Routinely serve and empty bed pans 3-4 times in a day
- Performing bed baths for about 3-6 patients resulting in 95-99% client and relative satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
VRA Hospital (Medical Unit)
Akosombo
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Administered prescribed medications, monitored vital signs, evaluated effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered as prescribed for case load of about 15-20 patients
- Daily wound care and medication administration increasing health status by about 30-40%
- Daily display of strong critical thinking skills to assess changes in condition or response to treatment quickly
- Assist about 4-6 patients with activities of daily living such as baths and feeding on the wards
- Transport the patient in a wheelchair or stretcher whenever needed
- 2-hourly routine supply and emptying bed pans, as well as on request
- Daily bed making, changing and decontamination of soiled linens.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Korle-bu Teaching Hospital (Emergency Department)
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tantra Community Clinic (Medical)
08.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
The Trust Hospital (Medical)
08.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
VRA Hospital (Medical Unit)
06.2020 - 06.2021
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