MERCY EFUA SEY
KONONGO
Summary
Seasoned Nursing Officer bringing over 9 years of experience and success in improving patient care and quality outcomes. Accomplished in streamlining nursing activities, improving resource utilization and optimizing patient safety. Proven leader committed to nursing education and helping colleagues achieve personal and professional goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR NURSING OFFICER
ASANTE AKIM CENTRAL MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
11.2022 - Current
- Established effective communication channels between nurses, physicians, ancillary staff members, resulting in improved collaboration throughout entire healthcare team.
- Evaluated departmental performance through regular audits, identifying areas for improvement and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Enhanced staff performance through comprehensive training programs and continuous professional development opportunities.
- Served as trusted liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure highest level of care and support during challenging medical situations.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by working closely with case managers, social workers, and physicians to ensure seamless transitions of care for patients.
- Improved education and training initiatives by attending professional development workshops and spearheading certification courses.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines for consistent, high-quality patient care across all units.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at reducing medication errors and promoting best practices within nursing department.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, facilitating open communication and trust during challenging healthcare experiences.
Nursing Officer
Konongo Government Hospital
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and updating protocols.
- Provided high-quality patient education on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering patients in their own healthcare decisions.
- Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing risk of adverse drug events among patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff members through orientation and training programs, fostering supportive work environment
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Monitored, assessed, documented and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
KONONGO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Reduced medication errors through thorough documentation and adherence to medication administration protocols.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Acted as advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their voices were heard when making decisions about their healthcare journey.
- Developed individualized care plans for complex patients, addressing unique needs and preferences.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene techniques and equipment sterilization procedures.
STAFF NURSE
KONONGO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
10.2014 - 09.2017
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge plan
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Promoted culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- 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.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY
AGOGO, GHANA12.2022
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINNG COLLEGE, KUMASI
KUMASI, GHANA10.2012
Skills
- Excellent at delivering physical and emotional support to patients
- Good interpersonal and social skills with strong attention to detail
- Excellent team player with ability to work with all temperaments
- Quick learner with ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively
- Very reliable and resourceful
- Adaptable with excellent time management
- Clinical Leadership
- Nursing Management
- Clinical management
- Patient confidentiality
- Nursing staff management
- Electronic Medical Records
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved handing over deficiency which led to effective continuity of care.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of a sickle cell clinic.
- Achieved a reduction in medication error by completing medication with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved less nosocomial infection through effectively helping with infection prevention and control measures.
Certification
- Registered General Nurse – Nursing and Midwifery Council - 2013
Job Specific Skills
- Proper documentation
- Planning of patients' care
- Effective record keeping
- Strong work ethics with attention to detail
- Excellent relationship and communication skills
- Medical transcription
- Patient care and safety
- Patient advocacy and support
- Medication administration
- Vital signs and patient monitoring
- Works well with/without supervision
Clinical Experience
- Konongo Government Hospital (Permanent staff) 2014-Date (Work as a registered nurse)
- Konongo Government Hospital (National Service) 2013-2014
- Clinical – Tema General Hospital (February 2011)
- Internship - Psychiatric care – Accra Psychiatric Hospital – Greater Accra Region (August 2011)
- Clinical - Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital - (January 2010)
- Clinical - Volta River Authority Hospital – (August 2010)
Trainings Workshops
- La Plage Meta Verse (November, 2023) – International executive diploma in healthcare administration
- La Plage Meta Verse (October, 2023) – International executive diploma in disaster management
- La Plage Meta Verse (September, 2023) – Certificate in Basic life support course
- La Plage Meta Verse (September, 2023) - Certificate in Introduction to monitoring and evaluation
- La Plage Meta Verse (September, 2023) - Certificate in Emergency and disaster response
- La Plage Meta Verse (September, 2023) – Certificate in Disaster risk reduction
- Ghana Health Service (February, 2021) - Community management of acute malnutrition
- Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (October, 2019) – Certificate in maximizing technology in accelerating universal health coverage
- Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (November, 2018)-Certificate in accelerating effective leadership for Universal Health Coverage
- Ghana Health Services (February, 2017) Certificate in training to care for babies, helping them to breathe, and infection prevention and control for the newborn.
- General Nurses Group Ashanti Region (March, 2015) Certificate in Customer Care
- Infection prevention and control (2019)
Leadership Experience
- Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives – Asante Akim Central Municipal – Assistant Secretary – 2020 – Date
- Kumasi Nursing and Midwifery Training College – Methodist Students Union president – 2011 – 2012
- Kumasi Nursing and Midwifery Training College – Non-denominational Church Executive Member – 2011- 2012
Achievements
- Best Nurse- Konongo Odumasi Government Hospital – 2017
- Led a team of colleagues residents to establish sickle cell clinic at Asokwa Children's' Hospital (2018)
- Led a team of colleague residents to embark on Emergency preparedness and readiness change project at KATH PEU (2019)
- Https://www.dailymailgh.com/covid-19-its-dangerous-for-babies-to-wear-nose-mask-pediatric-nurse/
References
- Joyce Pobi, Nurse Manager – Juansa Polyclinic, 0207336369, Pobiwaa@gmail.com
- Hannah Owusuaa, Principal Nursing Officer – AACMH, 0245545372, OWUSUAHHANNAH@GMAIL.COM
Affiliations
- Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association
- Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana
Timeline
SENIOR NURSING OFFICER
ASANTE AKIM CENTRAL MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
11.2022 - Current
Nursing Officer
Konongo Government Hospital
10.2019 - 09.2022
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
KONONGO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
10.2017 - 09.2018
STAFF NURSE
KONONGO GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
10.2014 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINNG COLLEGE, KUMASI
- Registered General Nurse – Nursing and Midwifery Council - 2013
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