Open To Work
LINDA INDOOM
Nurse
Cape Coast,CP
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered General Nurse with clinical experience since 2015 in delivering high-quality patient care. I have BSc Degree in Nursing. Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care in accordance with professional standards. Proficient in clinical assessment, updating charts, wound care, medication administration, patient education. Committed to providing empathetic and patient-centered care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Officer: Female Surgical Ward
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Cape Coast, Ghana
06.2024 - Current
- Perform nursing assessment and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care improving the overall wellbeing of patients by 40+ percent.
- Assessing patient condition, planning and implementing patient care
- Admission and discharge of patient according to the hospital protocols
- Accurate documentation of all nursing procedures
- Provide oxygen therapy
- Undertake wound care, wound debridement aseptically and minor wound suturing
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidenced based and quality patient centered care to improve patient outcome
- Read reports and take note of critical cases
- Cannulation and intravenous therapy
- Caring for bed ridden patients and providing assistance to active patient to care for themselves
- Educate patient, family and care givers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process. Improving understanding and adherence to treatment regimen to over 60+
- Assess patient post operatively and render needed nursing care
- Update patient chart with data such as medication to keep records current and support accurate treatment.
- Start intravenous fluids and document patient chart by recording food and fluid intake and output
- Checks and administer medication (ORAL, IV, IM and SC) as requested, taking into consideration the rights of medication administration
- Assist in providing orientation to new staff on the ward
- Perform 20+ other official tasks assigned by the unit In-Charge
Senior staff nurse: Surgical Department
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Cape Coast, Ghana
06.2019 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented customized care plans for 50+ patients, leading to a 10% increase in overall satisfaction scores
- Conducted home and work environment assessment, identifying and mitigating potential health and safety issues for 30+ patients, improving their wellbeing
- Administered medication with precision, maintaining an error rate below 1% and ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with the medical teams, actively participating in 100% of ward rounds, facilitating prompt treatment adjustment
- Assisted in 50+ surgical procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and minimizing post operative complications.
- Educated 100+ patients and families on various health conditions, resulting in increased patient understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Answer call signals to determine patients’ needs and intervene appropriately
- Managed the ward effectively during the absence of the ward manager, ensuring continuity of care for 50+ patient.
- Served patients with well-nourished diet and assisted inactive patients to feed.
Staff Nurse
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Cape Coast, Ghana
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Monitored and recorded patient conditions, reporting to medical team.
- Provided high-quality patient care following care plans improving patient, satisfaction to about 85%
- Assisted with patient admission, discharge, and activities of daily living.
- Assisted in moving patients using a wheelchair or a stretcher.
- Administered medication and kept accurate records.
- Prepared patients for surgery by washing, shaving and sterilizing operative areas or sites.
- Conducted vital signs by taking temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Ensured infection prevention and control measures were effectively practiced reducing infection rate to about 5%.
National Service/Rotational Nurse
Bibiani Government Hospital
Bibiani, Ghana
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted with Daily living activities by bathing bed ridden patients and giving assistance to active patients, dressing and grooming patients.
- Assisted with weighing, lifting, turning and positioning patients.
- Administered medication to 30+ patients, adhering to strict guidelines (under supervision).
- Make beds and keep patient’s room tidy.
- Assisting in providing education and support to patients and their families (under supervision)
- Assisting in wound dressing
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana10.2023
Diploma - Registered General Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Cape Coast, Ghana08.2014
Certificate (WASSCE) - Secondary Education
A.M.E Zion Girls Senior Secondary School
Winneba, Ghana01.2009
Skills
Patient assessment and monitoring
Admission and discharge of patient adhering to hospital protocol
Administration of medication and monitoring adverse drug reaction and precise documentation
Pre- operative and post-operative care
Vital signs monitoring and documentation
Provide oxygen therapy
Urethral catheterization
Wound dressing
Infection prevention and control practices
Perform basic life support for patients
Electronic health records management
Blood and blood product administration, observing and taking appropriate measures if reaction occurs
Flexibility and commitment to service needs
Good interpersonal and communication skills
High stress tolerance and problem-solving capabilities
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Certification
Registered General Nurse, June 2016
INTEREST
To take care of the sick and advocate for patients, Love to go on tour, travel and experience diverse cultures.
Affiliations
- Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana
- Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives Association, Ghana
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTE
I am a dedicated, empathetic, organized, initiative driven, a strong communicator and an excellent team player and also easily adaptable to diverse working environments.
Timeline
Nursing Officer: Female Surgical Ward
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Senior staff nurse: Surgical Department
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2024
Staff Nurse
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2019
National Service/Rotational Nurse
Bibiani Government Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2016
Diploma - Registered General Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Certificate (WASSCE) - Secondary Education
A.M.E Zion Girls Senior Secondary School