Mary Asamoah
Staff Nurse
Juansa
Summary
Analytical and strategic Adult nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.Hardworking nursing professional bringing three years of experience delivering exceptional care to elderly patients. Knowledgeable and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Tanoah Baptist Medical Center
Asante Akyem Domeabra-Opuniase
09.2020 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
Staff Nurse
Tafo Government Hospital
Tafo
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Education
Diploma In Registered General Nursing - General Nursing
SDA Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Kwadaso-Kumasi 08.2014
Senior High School - General Science
KNUST Senior High School
Kumasi 06.2010
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Nursing Consultation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Compassionate and Caring
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Education
- Nursing Staff Support
- Intramuscular Injections
- Nursing Standards
- Delegation and Motivation
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Tanoah Baptist Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse
Tafo Government Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
Diploma In Registered General Nursing - General Nursing
SDA Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Senior High School - General Science
KNUST Senior High School
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