WENDY NYAME QUASHIE
PROFESSIONAL NURSE
KUMASI
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgement and compassionate nature. Background in clinical and hospital environments. Experience in long term care planning
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (Senior Enrolled Nurse)
Ghana Health Service, Upper West
Upper West
11.2019 - Current
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with 4 other healthcare team members to support patient needs. Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans
- Assessed patients temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records/database
- Cared for wounds, and assisted with procedures. Ensured disposal of waste from patients
Internship Student
Ghana Health Service
Cape-Coast
08.2016 - 09.2016
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for 5 patients.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted in assessing mental health status
- Participated in workshops/conferences and presentations related to medication review
Nurse Intern
Ghana Health Service
Sunyani
11.2014 - 12.2014
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for 3 patients.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Documented and communicated patient information into electronic system for accurate tracking.
Education
Nurse Assistant Clinical (Certificate)
Dunkwa Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Dunkwa-on Offin, Ghana 09.2014 - 08.2019
Skills
Patient Management
Case management
Medical Records Management
Caregiving skills
Documenting intake
Teambuilding
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Assisted the head of focal person for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) to ensure water is safe for drinking, hand hygiene and well connected for sanitation.
- Led community sensitization on hygiene and sanitation
- Assisted Gurungu Health Center Out-Patient and WA district on sanitation and hygiene
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of sanitation and Hygiene.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (Senior Enrolled Nurse)
Ghana Health Service, Upper West
11.2019 - Current
Internship Student
Ghana Health Service
08.2016 - 09.2016
Nurse Intern
Ghana Health Service
11.2014 - 12.2014
Nurse Assistant Clinical (Certificate)
Dunkwa Nursing And Midwifery Training College
09.2014 - 08.2019