Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research
Project Experience
Licensing and Certifications
WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCE AND SEMINARS
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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LORDINA ANIMAH OPOKU

Kumasi

Summary

I'm highly motivated, skilled and team oriented registered nurse with a License from state of Illinois, United States and Ghana Nursing Council with three years (3) working experience of providing direct care in medical-surgical health in the pediatric and adult populations. Expect in all aspect of patients care with developing strong relationships with my patients and families through empathetic communication and excellent customer service. Success in working with multidisciplinary team to create care plans focused on managing complex health disorders. Excellent in maintaining patient privacy and incorporating strength based and family centered care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered General Nurse

Tafo Government Hospital
03.2021 - Current
  • Plan discharge and give teachings on medication, perform tube feeding as needed, conduct range of motion exercises, monitor client vital signs, administer blood products, dress wounds, maintain privacy and dignity of patients.
  • Promoted patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and implementing appropriate interventions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Monitoring and interpreting vital signs including Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Temperature, Respiratory Rate and Oxygen Saturation
  • Preparation of quality care plans for individual patients taking into consideration all their biopsychosocial needs and documentation of outcomes to measure efficacy.
  • Wound care assessment and management specific to the wound type: laceration, abscess, abrasion and pressure sore.
  • Head to toe examination of patients including neurological parameters such as Tone, Power, Reflexes, Sensation and Co-ordination
  • Adequate assessment of pain and utilization of appropriate pain management techniques

Crisis Response RN - ICU

Tafo Government Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices in the ICU.
  • Streamlined patient assessment processes, leading to faster interventions and better clinical outcomes.
  • Managed complex ventilator cases, employing advanced skills in airway management and monitoring techniques.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and critical thinking skills by effectively managing rapidly changing patient conditions and responding to emergent situations within the ICU setting.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Administered life-saving medications according to established protocols, ensuring timely interventions in critical situations.
  • Assisted with bedside procedures, such as central line and chest tube insertions, pleural fluid aspiration, paracentesis, suturing, ensuring proper aseptic technique and minimizing complications.

Volunteer Work

Tafo Government Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2021

Covid 19 Immunization took place at Tafo 3miles

Free Medical screening conducted at Moro market.

Internship

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
08.2017 - 07.2020

Undertaking Clinical internship as a student nurse a month in every academic year.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - MedicalSurgical,obstetrics&Gynaecology,Psychiatric

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Central Region.
07.2020

West African Examination Certificate - Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, English

ST. Louis Senior High School
Kumasi, Ghana
04.2015

Skills

  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Nursing Care Plan
  • Medication administration
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Pre Operative and Post Operative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Documentation
  • Infection Control
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Patient Examination
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Care Coordination
  • Needs Assessment
  • Case Management
  • Routine Examinations
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection

Research

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Research Assistant, Assessed acuity level of patients admitted to the medical ward,, Evaluated Care Outcomes. Ascertained the relationship between patient acuity and care outcomes.

Project Experience

Discovered the best patient acuity tool that became a reference for nursing staffing allocation and budget determination.

Licensing and Certifications

  • United States Registered Nurse, Illinois board of Nursing.
  • Registered Nurse, Nursing Council of Ghana.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)
  • BLS Certified

WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCE AND SEMINARS

• Legal Issues and Ethical conduct

• Nursing Activities on paperless System

• Patient safety at the hospital

Languages

English, Twi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Hobbies and Interests

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel ) and Reading

References

  • Mr. Andrew Adjei Druye, Head of Department, University of Cape Coast, +233 503187902
  • Mrs. Joyce A. Eshun, Deputy Director of Nursing services (DDNS), Tafo Government Hospital, +233 243 155 736
  • Mr. Bernard Opoku, District Manager, National Health Insurance Authority, +233 244 598 666

Timeline

Crisis Response RN - ICU

Tafo Government Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2023

Volunteer Work

Tafo Government Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2021

Registered General Nurse

Tafo Government Hospital
03.2021 - Current

Internship

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
08.2017 - 07.2020

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - MedicalSurgical,obstetrics&Gynaecology,Psychiatric

University of Cape Coast

West African Examination Certificate - Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, English

ST. Louis Senior High School
LORDINA ANIMAH OPOKU