Sarah Arthur
Accra
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical Ward)
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
09.2020 - Current
- Develops patient care and treatment plans including assessment, evaluation, and nursing diagnoses
- Manages patient emergencies promptly informing physicians of any vital changes in the statuses of patients and documenting information
- Coordinate successfully with the doctors and other professionals related to patient care
- Insert peripheral intravenous lines
- Administer medications per oral, sublingual, inhalation, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, intravenous and optic routes
- Perform catheterization (straight and Foley catheter)
- Assist physician with central line insertion; dressing changes as per protocol
- Provide health teachings to the patients and their families
- Implement discharge planning and instructions set by physicians and re-evaluation of the patients’ conditions
- Delegate and assist patient care technicians in coordinating patient care, comfort and cleanliness of patients
- Prepare for and assist with diagnostic procedures and treatment
- Documentation of patient plan of care electronically, daily patient assessments and progress
- Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques.
Registered Nurse
Hag Hospital
Accra
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Conducted pre- and post-operative education
- Takes and monitors patients’ vital signs
- Provided basic, bedside care
- Prepared and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications
- Reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
- Initiated patient education plan, as prescribed by physician
- Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation
- Coordinated successfully with the doctors and other professionals related to patient care
- Inserted peripheral intravenous lines
- Administered medications per oral, sublingual, inhalation, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, intravenous and optic routes
- Performed catheterization (straight and Foley catheter).
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical Ward)
Pentecost Hospital
Accra
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed patient emergencies promptly informing physicians of any vital changes in the statuses of patients and documenting information
- Coordinated successfully with the doctors and other professionals related to patient care
- Inserted peripheral intravenous lines
- Administered medications per oral, sublingual, inhalation, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, intravenous and optic routes
- Performed catheterization (straight and Foley catheter)
- Delivered direct surgical care by assisting physicians
- Helped control bleeding
- Provided wound exposure
- Sutured patients after the surgery
- Performed as a team player - Maintained collegial/working relationships with nursing staff and physicians to ensure quality patient care.
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical Ward)
Korlebu Teaching Hospital
Accra
09.2016
- Delivered direct surgical care by assisting physicians
- Helped control bleeding
- Provided wound exposure
- Sutured patients after the surgery
- Monitored of vital signs
- Performed bed bath
- Cared for pressure sores
- Conducted health education
- Performed infection prevention management
- Conducted administration of drugs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University
Accra 06-2023
Diploma in Nursing -
Nursing and Midwifery Training Collage
Cape Coast, Ghana01.2017
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Compassion and Empathy
- Postpartum Care
- Taking vitals
- Handling equipment such as infusion pumps, syringe pumps, cardiac output monitor, patient's bed, cardiac monitor, feeding pump, suction machine, patient warmer, glucometer, and oto thermometer
Equipmenthandled
- Infusion pumps and syringe pumps
- Cardiac Output Monitor
- Patient’s Bed
- Cardiac Monitor
- Feeding Pump – Kangaroo Pump
- Suction machine
- Patient Warmer
- Glucometer – One Touch Ultra 2 Blood Glucose Meter
- Oto Thermometer
Practicelicenses
RGN31539, 01/12/25
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical Ward)
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hag Hospital
04.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical Ward)
Pentecost Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical Ward)
Korlebu Teaching Hospital
09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University
Diploma in Nursing -
Nursing and Midwifery Training Collage
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