LETICIA OPPONG ,RN
Kade
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 5 years and counting progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kade Government Hospital-GHS (Pediatric Unit)
01.2024 - Current
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable through out hospital stay
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill pediatric patients.
- Performed triage on incoming pediatric patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Supported patients through pain management techniques, enhancing comfort and reducing anxiety during treatment.
Registered Nurse
Kade Government Hospital - (GHS) (Emergency Room)
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked in a fast-paced emergency room, handling a variety of medical emergencies
- Conducted triage assessments, prioritizing patient care based on severity
- Assisted in trauma resuscitations, ensuring efficient and effective care delivery
- Implemented streamlined patient documentation processes.
Registered Nurse
Kade Government Hospital - GHS(Medical Surgical)
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored response
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Wound care resourceful, Catheter insertion, and airway management following all Hospital and infection protocol procedures
- Managed care from admission to discharge, providing support and education on proper discharge.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
Registered Nurse
Family Health Hospital -(Medical Surgical)
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Central University Miotso
Accra, Ghana07.2022
Diploma: Nursing -
Western Hills School of Nursing
08.2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Foley Catheter insertion and removal
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy management
- Tracheostomy care
- Diabetes management
- Suturing and sutures removal
- Patient education
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
-Registered Nurse (RN) || Nova Scotia || License #121478
-Registered Nurse ( RN) || Montana || License # 241850
-Registered Nurse ( RN) || Ghana || License # RGN32513
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) || Post Graduate Institute for Medicine
-Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) || Post Graduate Institute for Medicine
-Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PACLS) || Post Graduate Institute for Medicine
-Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) || Post Graduate Institute Medicine
-ECG Rhythms And Interpretations|| Post Graduate Institute Medicine
http://www.linkedin.com/in/leticia-oppong-1a5512289
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kade Government Hospital-GHS (Pediatric Unit)
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kade Government Hospital - (GHS) (Emergency Room)
01.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Kade Government Hospital - GHS(Medical Surgical)
09.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Family Health Hospital -(Medical Surgical)
07.2019 - 06.2020
Diploma: Nursing -
Western Hills School of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing
Central University Miotso
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