NYARKO MAXWELL
Accra
Summary
Dynamic Senior Staff Nurse with extensive experience at 37 Military Hospital, excelling in critical care nursing and ventilator management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective team collaboration and patient advocacy. Skilled in IV therapy administration and maintaining rigorous infection control standards, ensuring high-quality care in high-acuity settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
37 Military Hospital
Accra
04.2021 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care for critically ill patients in high-acuity ICU, ensuring optimal patient outcomes
- Assisted healthcare team in managing patients on mechanical ventilation in ICU.
- Monitor vital signs, lab values, and patient responses to treatment
- Administer IV medications and support critical care interventions
- Assist with procedures including intubation, suctioning, and emergency response (code blue)
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans
- Maintained rigorous infection control and patient safety standards to enhance patient care quality
- Provided emotional support and end-of-life care for patients and families in critical situations.
Staff Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
37 Military Hospital
Accra
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective pain management and recovery
- Monitor patient conditions and escalate concerns appropriately
- Performed wound care, conducted patient assessments, and documented findings to support patient care plans
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and discharge care to promote understanding and compliance
- Assisted with various diagnostic procedures by preparing patients and equipment to ensure smooth operations.
Education
Diploma - Registered General Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi, Ghana01-2016
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Ventilator management
- Patient Monitoring & Assessment
- Code Blue response
- IV therapy administration
- Infection control
- EMR management
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse, New York, NCLEX Passed
- Registered General Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
English, Fluent
References
Available upon request
Professional Affiliation
Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA)
Personal Information
- License: USRN (NCLEX – New York)
- Title: RN
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
37 Military Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
37 Military Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2021
Diploma - Registered General Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)