JOYCE LARIBA AYELSUMA
TEMA
Summary
Results-driven and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 17 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Proven clinical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care. Proficient in EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in emergency and medical-surgical nursing, with a proven track record of leadership and patient advocacy. Seeking to leverage extensive clinical experience and leadership skills in a senior nursing role within a dynamic healthcare institution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Nursing Officer - Emergency Department
Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority Clinic
Tema
12.2024 - Current
- Led a team of 15 nurses in a high-acuity emergency department, ensuring prompt and effective patient care.
- Implemented a triage protocol that reduced patient waiting times by 20%.
- Conducted training sessions on advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), enhancing team preparedness for critical situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Oversaw the integration of electronic health records, improving documentation accuracy by 15%.
Senior Nursing Officer - Medical - Surgical Ward
International Maritime Hospital
Tema
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of the medical-surgical unit, ensuring safe and effective patient care
- Provide expert nursing care for patients with diverse medical and post-surgical conditions
- Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams, including physiotherapists, nutritionists, and physicians
- Supervise and mentor junior nursing staff, promoting adherence to hospital policies and clinical best practices
- Monitor patient progress, contribute to care planning, and participate in clinical rounds
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes
- Participate in ward audits, quality improvement initiatives, and infection control measures
Nursing Officer - Out Patient Department
Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority Clinic
Tema
09.2020 - 12.2024
- Lead and supervise a team of nurses in a high-pressure OPD setting, ensuring rapid triage and delivery of urgent, life-saving care
- Assess and prioritize patient care based on clinical presentation using established triage protocols
- Provide immediate interventions for trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and other critical emergencies
- Collaborate closely with physicians and emergency response teams during resuscitations and critical procedures
- Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and compliance with OPD protocols
- Train and support new staff in emergency care procedures and use of emergency equipment
- Participate in disaster preparedness drills and emergency response planning
Principal Staff Nurse - Female medical ward
Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority Clinic
Tema
01.2015 - 08.2020
- Providing individualized nursing care to patients, ensuring their needs are met.
- Administering medications as prescribed.
- Monitoring patients' health status, identifying and reporting changes.
- Assisting with treatments and procedures.
Nursing Officer - Female Surgical Ward
Tema General Hospital
Tema
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Coordinate with physicians and staff to facilitate admissions and evaluate patient symptoms
- Prepare patients for surgery and manage post-operative care
- Dress surgical and septic wounds under aseptic conditions
- Provide leadership and oversight to over 15 staff members in a 103-bed hospital
- Manage administrative functions, including staffing, staff performance management, and policy implementation
Senior Staff Nurse - Female Surgical Ward
Tema General Hospital
Tema
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population with varying medical and post-surgical needs.
- Supervised and mentored junior nurses and student interns, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Participated in the development and implementation of patient education programs, leading to a 10% improvement in patient compliance rates.
- Assisted in the revision of ward protocols, enhancing patient safety measures.
Staff Nurse - Female Surgical Ward
Tema General Hospital
Tema
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in surgical procedures and post-operative care, facilitating optimal recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive health measures.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of nursing interventions and patient responses.
Rotation Nurse
Sogakope District Hospital
Sogakope
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Assist with deliveries and serve medications
- Dress wounds and admit/discharge patients
- Provide patient education and assist with child welfare clinics
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University
Miotso, Prampram, Ghana06.2013
Diploma - Registered General Nursing
Nurses' Training College
Ho, Ghana08.2007
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Abuakwa State College
Kibi, Ghana01.2002
Skills
- Advanced clinical assessment
- Decision-making
- Timely interventions
- Medical-surgical settings
- Emergency settings
- Managing acute medical cases
- Managing chronic medical cases
- Patient-centered approach
- Emergency lifesaving measures
- CPR
- Airway management
- Rapid response protocols
- Coordinating multidisciplinary care teams
- Optimizing patient outcomes
- Calm under pressure
- Efficient in fast-paced environments
- High-quality nursing care
- Rapid patient assessment
- Triage
- Early recognition of deteriorating conditions
- Managing clinical situations
- Postoperative recovery
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, State of Texas Board of Nursing, USA, 04/08/25
- RN PIN, 1194827
- NCLEX-RN Exam, Passed
- Registered General Nurse License, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana, 12/01/08
- ICN NP/APN, Network Conference, Aberdeen-Scotland, 09/01/24
- Primary Trauma Care, Medical Simulation Skills Institute, Accra-Ghana, 08/01/24
- Team Building Certification, JP Cann, GPHA Towers-Tema, 07/01/23
- Clinical Service Excellence Certification, AiKen Institute, Accra-Ghana, 10/01/22
- Pulse Oximeter, Healthcare Professional, and Coroner's Case Certification, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana in collaboration with Narh-Bita Hospital, 05/01/18
- Communication in Nursing Certification, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, 08/01/17
- Basic Life Support and Acute Care Certification, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, 12/01/15
- Annual Scientific Conference and Critical Care Exposition, Accra-Ghana, 11/01/15
- Effective Management of the Ward at Night Certification, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, 08/01/15
References
- Dr. (Med) Emmanuel Mintah-Benyin, Head of Quality Assurance, GPHA Clinic, P.O.Box 488, Tema, Ghana, emintahbenyin@gmail.com
- Mercy Duker, DCNO, International Maritime Hospital, P.O.Box CO 4297, Tema, Ghana, mercyduker@gmail.com
Degree
BSN RN
Timeline
Senior Nursing Officer - Emergency Department
Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority Clinic
12.2024 - Current
Nursing Officer - Out Patient Department
Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority Clinic
09.2020 - 12.2024
Senior Nursing Officer - Medical - Surgical Ward
International Maritime Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Principal Staff Nurse - Female medical ward
Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority Clinic
01.2015 - 08.2020
Nursing Officer - Female Surgical Ward
Tema General Hospital
07.2014 - 05.2016
Senior Staff Nurse - Female Surgical Ward
Tema General Hospital
07.2011 - 06.2014
Staff Nurse - Female Surgical Ward
Tema General Hospital
07.2008 - 06.2011
Rotation Nurse
Sogakope District Hospital
09.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University
Diploma - Registered General Nursing
Nurses' Training College
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
Abuakwa State College
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