KWAME BOTWE ESSANDOH

A registered nurse with 10 years working experience in a tertiary hospital with a bed capacity of about 483. I have an established record of reliability and due to my nature of being flexible and approachable, I have a good interpersonal relationship with patients and their families as well as other members of the health profession. I have a good physical and mental ability that can withstand challenges of the profession. I am assertive and proactive in carrying out my duties and also in a timely manner to achieve expected outcome. As a self-driven nurse who wants to progress in my nursing profession, I am looking for a suitable nursing position with a reputable and modern health care provider.

• Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana, RGN 57270
• Illinois Board of Nursing, US. License no. 041558037

• Valley View University, VVU, Ghana, BSc Nursing, 2017-2021
• Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Dunkwa - on-offin, Ghana, Certificate in Nursing, 2010-2012

• Greater Accra Regional Hospital (RIDGE HOSPITAL), Osu-Klottey Municipal, Ghana, Nursing Officer, 12/2019 - Present
• Receiving of patients into the theatre making sure it's the right patient
• checking vitals.
• Medical, surgical and transfusion consent form duly signed.
• Serving due medication are all available.
• Good interpersonal relationship with the patients.
• Making sure all used instrument sets are cleaned and sent to cssd for sterilization.
• Ensuring sterility of all surgical items and the theatre rooms obeying rules in aseptic techniques.
• Assisting in surgical cases like appendectomy, exploratory laparotomy, herniorrhaphy and neuro cases like craniotomy, brain tumor excision, VP shunting, burr holes, cervical and lumber laminectomy, correction of spinal bifida etc. obstetrics surgeries [salpingectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy, ovarian torsion, myomectomy, and emergency caesarean section] genito-urinary surgeries like prostatectomy, testicular torsion etc., Acting as a circulating nurse during both minor and major surgeries., Mixing of chemical sterilizer like Para safe and steranos, etc.
• Application of diathermy pad and setting up of the machine before surgery.
• Currently the scrub nurse for the national conjoined twins' separation ongoing in Ghana during the following surgical stages: Skin cutting plastics surgery, Scalp cutting - neuro Surgery, Brain separation neurosurgery, Venous and arterial separation - vascular surgery,
• Equipment: Diathermy machine both bipolar and monopolar, Neuro navigation machine (S8), Cusa tumor extractor, Kenova (900) microscopy 2021 model.

• Lekma Hospital, Teshie Accra, Accra, Ghana, Nurse Intern, 11/2021 - 10/2022,
• Pediatrics Unit, Emergency Unit, Medical/Surgical Units, Psychiatric Unit, Obstetrics/Gynecological Units, Out-Patient Department, Public Health Unit, Eye unit, Ear, Nose and Throat Unit, Dental Unit, Theatre and Recovery Unit, Practices comprehensive nursing care in accordance with professional values and moral principles and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Prioritizes client's needs and delegates aspects of nursing care to other nursing personnel within his/her scope of professional responsibility.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of each client in accordance with client's individuality, abilities, culture, and choices.
• Assesses the quality and appropriateness of client care and resolves identified problems.
• Performs nursing care in response to clients' needs supported by nursing knowledge, research and reflective practice.
• Documents the nursing care of each client from admission to discharge in accordance with the general principles and legal requirements for documentation.
• Promotes an environment which maximizes client safety by utilizing infection control practices and implementing the standards of clients' safety programs.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and acts as a client advocate to ensure high quality client care.
• Utilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments as appropriate.
• Participates in teaching and assessing of junior colleagues.
• Educate patients daily on medication regimen, examinations, treatments, and plan of care.
• Perform therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan for the adults and elderly patients and his or her family.
• Collaborate with the medical team daily to co-ordinate patient's care, address needs and provide timely interactions as needed.
• Administer medications for emergency and routine cases as prescribed by the doctor.
• Used appropriate sterile techniques when performing wound care to prevent wound contamination and cross infections.
• Took and documented patients' team daily to co-ordinate patients care, address needs and provide timely interactions.
• Took good care of nursing equipment and used supplies economically.
• Collected, documented, and secured patients belongings.
• Reported patient's condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
• Recorded accurate data and maintained health records in accordance with privacy protection rules.
• Equipment: Infusion Pump, Suctioning Machine, infrared Thermometer sphygmomanometer, Pulse oximeter, Stethoscope, Nebulizer, Glucometer, Desktop computer, ECG Machine, standing scale, Oxygen equipment, Probes, Retractors, Scopes and Speculums, Forceps, Microscope, Intraocular Lens Forceps, Diathermy machine, ECG, fetoscope.

• Greater Accra Regional Hospital (RIDGE HOSPITAL), Osu-Klottey Municipal, Ghana, Senior Enrolled Nurse, 01/2018 - 12/2019, Emergency Unit, Provides initial assessments and triage for patients visiting the emergency department., Provided nursing assistance on ICU and surgical floors., Test and chart vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and blood sugar level., Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary team to carryout doctors' orders and optimal treatment., Assisted nurses with diverse functions including catheters and telemetry., Assessed vitals, noted information and reported major changes to other medical staff., Trained in proper protocols for assistance in a variety of procedures and treatment modalities., Helped patients with daily activities such as feeding of patients and ensured personal hygiene., Adhered to all safety guidelines, hospital protocols and regulations., Circulating for both surgeons and anesthetics during minor bedside surgical procedures., Wound dressing using aseptic technique recognized by World Health Organization., Application of leg traction to align bone in fracture management., Pre-op preparation of patients before surgery., Equipment: Infusion Pump, Suctioning Machine, Infrared Thermometer Sphygmomanometer, Pulse Oximeter, Stethoscope, Nebulizer, Glucometer, Desktop Computer, ECG Machine, Standing Scale, Oxygen Equipment, Bucks Traction.

Enrolled Nurse, 12/2014 - 01/2018, Medical Department,

• Adheres to Data Privacy, Proper Communication & Documentation, Head to Toe assessment, Assists Doctor's Rounds, Assessing and Proper Carrying out of Doctor's orders., Medication administration, Intravenous therapy, Foley Catheter insertion, Assisting in blood Transfusion, Blood Sugar monitoring, Assisting in suctioning of patient, NGT insertion, Tube Feeding, Assisting in patient pain assessment & management, Coordination with Team members, Efficient Time Management and Task Delegation, Health Teaching, Wound Care, Modified albertis, Infection Control, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Fall Prevention, Patient transfer and transport, Hospital Information System Management, Manual bowel evacuation, Oral medication administration, Observation patient behavioral change.

Equipment: Infusion Pump, Suctioning Machine, Infrared Thermometer Sphygmomanometer, Pulse Oximeter, Stethoscope, Nebulizer, Glucometer, Desktop Computer, standing scale, Oxygen therapy

06/15/24

Title: RN, BSc IN NURSING, CERTIFICATE IN NURSING

REFERENCE

Rita Komla Akoto

Principal Nursing Officer

Ridge Hospital

233 246616445

Sarah Ampofo

Senior Nursing Officer

Ridge Hospital

233 246842996