MICHAEL BOAKYE
REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE
ACCRA
Summary
A compassionate,reliable and a dedicated registered nurse with a rich background in medical care, surgical and geriatric nursing.Highly objective in providing patient centered care with compassion and accountability by coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance quality of life for diverse populations of persons across the globe.Essentially impacting the lives of patients by implementing proactive health management measures through competent managerial and administrative support aimed at enhancing global healthcare outcomes of all health facilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
STAFF NURSE,ONCOLOGY WARD
KORLE - BU TEACHING HOSPITAL
ACCRA
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Collaborated with staff teams to achieve work goals and adhere to deadlines.
STAFF NURSE
ANSMED HOMECARE SERVICES
ADENTA
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Assist patient in performing activities of daily living such as bathing, oral hygiene, feet and hands care
- Engage patient in Range of Motion (ROM) exercise to improve upon mobility
- Administration of medication
- Teaming up with nutritionist to ensure good nutritional status for patient
- Monitoring and documentation of patient vital sign
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing difficult diagnoses or treatments.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
STAFF NURSE
HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
NKAWKAW
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Performs admission and discharge procedures
- Triaging of patients using ABC, s (Airway, Breathing and Circulation)
- Strict monitoring and documentation of patient's vital signs to serve as a baseline for continuity of care
- Preparation and admission of oral medication, subcutaneous injection and intramuscular injection
- Caring for pressure prone areas of a patient to prevent dectibus ulcer formation
- Provide self - care for patients (hands and feet, bed bath, oral hygiene)
- Educating patients and relatives on patient's condition, involving them in decision making and planning of care with compassion
- Feeding of patient orally or via nasogastric tube and monitoring the input and output through the fluid chart
- Performs and documents ongoing assessment including observation, physical examination and laboratory results and patients' response to interventions
- Teams up with other multi -health disciplinary to ensure effective and efficient health delivery
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
STAFF NURSE
HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
NKAWKAW
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Observe and enforce Infection, Prevention and Control protocols among other staffs, patients and visitors
- Dressing of clean, surgical and diabetic wounds of patients aseptically with and without instruments
- Preparation of chlorine solution for dusting and decontamination of instruments
- Transfusion of whole blood and other blood products to patients and monitoring of adverse reactions
- Administration of oxygen at the prescribed rate through nasal prongs and partial rebreather oxygen mask
- Pre and post operative preparation of patients for surgical procedures (psychological, physical and physiological needs)
- Post operative management of pain and other reactions by observing incision site for possible infection and bleeding
- Performs last offices for deceased patient
- Supervise and educate student nurses during clinical sections
- Actively partake in health workshops organized by the hospital administration
STUDENT NURSE
HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
TECHIMAN
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Educating mothers on exclusive breast feeding
- Assessing the nutritional status of children under the supervision of a nutritionist
- Undertook a project work in typhoid fever as my case study under the strict supervision of my health tutors and ward - in - charge
- Administering of medications under the supervision of the ward - in - Charge
- Assisted in patient care activities under supervision of registered nurse, including bathing, feeding, and dressing.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for complex cases.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing, including blood, urine, and sputum.
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
- Implemented infection control measures, including hand hygiene and proper disposal of sharps.
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
Education
Nursing
HOLY FAMILY NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
TECHIMAN09-2020
HIGH SCHOOL -
NKWATIA PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
01.2015
BASIC EDUCATION -
WINSTON SALEM PREPARATORY SCHOOL
01.2012
Skills
Demonstrate good and effective communication skills both verbal and written
Possess good prioritization and organizational skills in providing competent care to patients and relatives
Possess basic IT skills such as the use of LHIMS in daily healthcare delivery
Demonstrate speed and accuracy in handling highly pressured healthcare delivery demands
Demonstrate critical thinking skills to help in effective and efficient healthcare delivery
Demonstrate teamwork by liaising with members of the inter disciplinary team to ensure holistic healthcare outcomes
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- KORLE - TEACHING HOSPITAL,ACCRA,STAFF NURSE,ONCOLOGY WARD,03/01/2025 TO PRESENT.
- ANSMED HOMECARE/GERIATRIC SERVICES, ADENTA, GREATER ACCRA, STAFF NURSE, PATIENT'S RESIDENCE, 02/01/24 TO 27/12/2024.
- HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL, P.O BOX 770, NKAWKAW, EASTERN REGION, STAFF NURSE, MEDICAL WARD, 10/04/21 TO 06/07/22.
- HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL, NKAWKAW, EASTERN REGION, STAFF NURSE, SURGICAL WARD, 04/01/21 TO 03/12/21.
- HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL, P.O BOX 36, TECHIMAN, BONO EAST REGION, STUDENT NURSE, PAEDIATRIC WARD, 20/12/20 TO 01/02/21.
GAP EXPLANATION DETAILS
To search for a more challenging role after relocating to the city with my family.
REFERENCE
Reference upon request.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
- ENGLISH
- TWI
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL, GHANA.
REGISTRATION NUMBER : 51839
VALIDITY: 01/2025 TO 12/2025
PERIOD OF SPECIALITY
ONCOLOGY UNIT - PRESENT
ANSMED HOME NURSING SERVICE- 12 MONTHS
MEDICAL UNIT - 9 MONTHS
SURGICAL UNIT - 10 MONTHS
PEDIATRIC UNIT - 2 MONTH
TOTAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
3 YEARS
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Passport Number: G4113926
- Date of Birth: 22nd JANUARY,1998
- Gender: MALE
- Nationality: GHANAIAN
- Religion: CHRISTIANITY
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
ASANTE TWI
Proficient
C2
Timeline
STAFF NURSE,ONCOLOGY WARD
KORLE - BU TEACHING HOSPITAL
01.2025 - Current
STAFF NURSE
ANSMED HOMECARE SERVICES
01.2024 - 12.2024
STAFF NURSE
HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
10.2021 - 07.2022
STAFF NURSE
HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
04.2021 - 12.2021
STUDENT NURSE
HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
12.2020 - 02.2021
Nursing
HOLY FAMILY NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL -
NKWATIA PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BASIC EDUCATION -
WINSTON SALEM PREPARATORY SCHOOL