Competent and caring professional offering several years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments, and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service |Sefwi Wiawso municipal Hospital
Sefwi Wiawso
07.2019 - Current
Maintained current knowledge of advances in healthcare technology and best practices in nursing care delivery.
Managed acute changes in patient status through rapid identification of problems and initiation of interventions.
Monitored medication administration according to physician orders; ensured accuracy of dosage calculations prior to administering medications.
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
National Service Person (Rotational Nurse)
Ghana Health Service |Sampa Government Hospital
Sampa
09.2016 - 08.2017
Acquired new skills and honed existing competencies through hands-on experience and targeted training opportunities during each rotation period
Built strong relationships with colleagues and mentors throughout the internship program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Monitoring and recording patient vitals signs
Pre Operative and post operative care of patients
Reduce medication errors through thorough documentation and adhere to medication protocols
Documentation of procedures
Wound dressing aseptically
Educate family members on patient care instructions
Patient education on condition and management
Assist patient to meet their personal hygiene goals (bathing, oral care and serving bed pan)
Feeding of patients (conscious and unconscious)
Catheter and colostomy care
Documentation of procedures
Education
Diploma - Registered General Nursing
SDA Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Kumasi
08-2015
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Nursing Staff Supervision
Discharge Planning
Clinical Leadership
Medication Management
Emergency Care
Documentation
Care plan implementation
Languages
English
First Language
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service |Sefwi Wiawso municipal Hospital