Juliana Oduro
Cape Coast
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with background in bedside and long-term care. Seeking to leverage expertise to take next career step with respected organization. Highly skilled in delivering direct patient care, actualizing individualized treatment plans and helping patients meet recovery goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2016.07 - Current
- Completes a physical assessment of patient vital signs including lung sounds, measurements, and medical histories
- Checks and counts medications
- Insert peripheral IV lines and draw blood samples for labs
- Perform nasogastric and orogastric tube insertions
- Educate patient and family members prior to discharge and recommend sources of support for patients
- Wound care management such as diabetic wounds and surgical wounds
- Prepare and administer medications including intravenous, intramuscular, sublingual, subcutaneous, topical, and oral medications
- Prepare and administer whole blood and blood products transfusions
- Read reports and take note of critical cases, do chart rounds, and ensure treatment has been given
- Undertake the last offices for deceased patients and give relevant information to relatives/care givers
- Monitoring patient's fluid and electrolyte status to evaluate the effectiveness of intravenous infusions
- Strict monitoring of fluid intake and output for patients on strict fluid monitoring plan and those receiving intravenous fluids
- Administer and assess patients on oxygen therapy
- Prepare and administer nebulization therapy to promote the effectives for patients on inhalation medications
- Participate in the ward rounds
- Assist with manual handling and transferring of patients using the appropriate means such as by wheelchair, stretcher, or walking depending on the patient's health status
- Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness, teaching patients and their relatives where appropriate
- Manage patient emergencies promptly and inform physician of any vital changes in the status of patients and documenting information.
National Service Intern
Bawku Presbyterian Hospital
2015.04 - 2016.04
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries
- Used moving and handling skills to facilitate safe transfers on mobility-impaired service users while promoting dignity and independence
- Changed bed linens and clean equipment to maintain healthy personal environments
- Adapted care activities in response to clients' mood, energy levels, and preferences
- Supported clients and families through difficult emotional times with sound medical advice and caring personal assistance
- Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
Education
Diploma in Registered General Nursing: Nursing -
Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Bawku, Upper East Region07.2014
West Africa Senior High School Certificate (WAEC) -
St. Margaret Senior High School
Obuasi, Ashanti Region04.2009
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Discharge Planning
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Clinical Documentation
Professional License
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana, #30 Adamafio Crescent, Okponglo (Near Golf House), Accra, Ghana, RGN18929, 11/18/2019, 12/31/2025
Residentialaddress
Ayifua, Cape Coast, Central Region, 00233
Nursingskills
- Adult acute and critical care
- Intravenous fluid therapy
- Patient education and teaching
- Incontinence & Toileting care
- Venipuncture and medications therapy
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Catheterization and catheter care
- Nasogastric tube Insertion and feeding
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Routine investigations
Inservicetraining
- Infection and Prevention Control, 11/2023, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
- AIDET Patient Communication Training, 08/2023, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
- Hospital Information Services, 06/2023, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
- Quality Assurance in Healthcare, 04/2023, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
- Ethical Dilemma in Nursing, 02/2023, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
- Basic Life Support, 01/2023, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Attributes
- Compassion
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Time Management
Personal Information
- Title: REGISTERED NURSE
- Date of Birth: 05/23/1989
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Ghanaian
References
- Mrs. Mercy Aseye Bockor, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Principal Nursing Officer, Supervisor, aseyeadumattah.m@gmail.com, +233 24222007
- Miss. Lawrencia Narh, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Nursing Officer, Senior Colleague, lawrencianarh@gmail.com, +233 55 7056 968
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
2016.07 - Current
National Service Intern
Bawku Presbyterian Hospital
2015.04 - 2016.04
Diploma in Registered General Nursing: Nursing -
Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery Training College
West Africa Senior High School Certificate (WAEC) -
St. Margaret Senior High School
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