Kingsford Essien
Takoradi
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Ghana Health Service
04.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services to medical surgical patients.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and promptly addressing patient concerns.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathetic listening, and prompt resolution of issues.
- Improved quality of care with thorough documentation of patient conditions, treatments, and responses to interventions.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care to diverse populations during travel assignments.
- Enhanced patient recovery rates through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective care planning and delivery, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, healthcare management, and prevention strategies, promoting overall wellness.
- Administered medications as prescribed, closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical and emotional needs, developing tailored care plans accordingly.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment and technology to monitor vital signs, deliver treatments, and support patient comfort.
- Served as a trusted advocate for patients by communicating their needs to healthcare providers and facilitating informed decision making.
- Streamlined medication administration processes by implementing time-saving techniques without compromising accuracy or safety standards.
- Enhanced patient care by participating in ongoing educational opportunities, staying current with industry trends and best practices.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment to prioritize urgent situations and effectively triage patients in need of immediate attention.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Half Assini Government Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - General Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti Region- Ghana09.2018
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health Promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Surgical Preparation
- Wound Care
- Infection Control
- Specimen Collection
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
Certification
Practical Nurse License - 2018
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Learning new things
Timeline
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Ghana Health Service
04.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Half Assini Government Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2021
Diploma in Nursing - General Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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