MERCY LAADI ACHAW
NURSE
ACCRA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 34 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with General Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health specialties.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse Manager
St. Gregory Catholic Hospital
Gomoa Budumburam
03.2023 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Managed 192 nurses and nursing activities in 145-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Staff Nurse/Registered Midwife
St. Francis Xavier Hospital
Assin Foso
02.1995 - 07.2023
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Nursing Care Assistant
St. Anne's Care Home - Volunteer
West Wickham
10.2003 - 04.2023
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Nurse Manager
Mercy Women's Catholic Hospital
Mankessim
08.2014 - 03.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
Maternity Ward In-Charge
Ministry Of Health (St. Francis Xavier Hospital, Assin Foso)
Assin Foso
06.2010 - 08.2014
- Ensure high-quality clinical care to all patients through provision of effective nursing services.
- Maintain the highest possible standard of client care by adhering to the hospital standard treatment protocols and guidelines.
- Identify obstetric complications and institute appropriate and timely interventions.
- Effective monitoring and evaluation of patients admitted in the maternity ward.
- Professionally and timely prepare and present regular nursing reports
- Assist in the formulation, review and implementation of relevant policies and procedures e.g. infection prevention etc.
- Adequately prepare and participate in health talks, presentations, and Continuous Medical
Ward In-Charge -Accident and Emergency Department
Ministry Of Health-St. Francis Xavier Hospital, Assin Foso
Assin Foso, Central Region
07.2005 - 08.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to uplift department capabilities.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
In-Charge of Hospital Public Health Unit
St. Francis Xavier Hospital
Assin Foso
12.1998 - 03.2002
- Established and Managed the Hospital Public Health Unit.
- Planned and assigned daily duties to Nursing and Midwifery Staff Members.
- Run Child welfare clinics, Antenatal Clinics, Post natal clinics and conducted routine immunization sessions.
- coordinated Pastoral and Home Based Care Services to persons living with HIV/AIDS
- Institutional In-service and TB training Coordinator
- disease surveillance activities within the Hospital and reporting appropriately on disease trends
- Made numerous presentations on Health issues in the communities and other organized groups
- Heads the Quality Assurance team in the hospital
Education
MBA - Project Management
GIMPA
Accra 08.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Management
Catholic University College of Ghana
Fiapre-Sunyani 08.2007 - 06.2010
Public Health Nursing
Public Health Nurses School
Korle-Bu, Accra 11.1997 - 11.1998
Midwifery
Midwifery Training School
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital-Kumasi 11.1991 - 11.1992
Nursing
Nurse Training College
Jirapa 02.1986 - 02.1989
Skills
Staff leadership
Direct Patient Care
Case management
Quality assurance
Strong clinical judgment
Excellent Communication Skills
Utilization review
Accomplishments
- Presidential Honour for Distinguished Service - in recognition of leadership passion, commitment, Hard work and sacrifices to save lives and help the Nation during the peak of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Board Member-Padre Pio Rehabilitation Centre, Ahotokrom,cape Coast
- Excellence Award for Dedicated service during cholera outbreak
Affiliations
Membership:
- Nurse and Midwives Council of Ghana - Regulatory Body
- Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association
- Public Health Nurses Group, Ghana
- Knights and Ladies of St. John International- A catholic Friendly fraternity
Reading, watching Cartoons
I love to read Medieval English Fiction with suspense and watching of cartoons after work relaxes me after a hard day's routine at work.
Timeline
Nurse Manager
St. Gregory Catholic Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager
Mercy Women's Catholic Hospital
08.2014 - 03.2023
MBA - Project Management
GIMPA
08.2013 - 06.2015
Maternity Ward In-Charge
Ministry Of Health (St. Francis Xavier Hospital, Assin Foso)
06.2010 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Management
Catholic University College of Ghana
08.2007 - 06.2010
Ward In-Charge -Accident and Emergency Department
Ministry Of Health-St. Francis Xavier Hospital, Assin Foso
07.2005 - 08.2007
Nursing Care Assistant
St. Anne's Care Home - Volunteer
10.2003 - 04.2023
In-Charge of Hospital Public Health Unit
St. Francis Xavier Hospital
12.1998 - 03.2002
Public Health Nursing
Public Health Nurses School
11.1997 - 11.1998
Staff Nurse/Registered Midwife
St. Francis Xavier Hospital
02.1995 - 07.2023
Midwifery
Midwifery Training School
11.1991 - 11.1992
Nursing
Nurse Training College
02.1986 - 02.1989