Patrick Opoku
Sunyani
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ghana Health Service
04.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor Of Science Nursing - Nursing
Catholic University Ghana
Sunyani Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical - Nursing Assistance
Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Mampong
Mampong, Ghana 11.2018
West Africa Examination Certificate -
Konongo Odumase Senior High School
Konongo, Ghana04.2014
Skills
- Critical Care
- Wound Care
- Health screening
- Vaccine administration
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Diabetes management
- Unit Administration
- Patient Management
- Patient Counseling
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Care
Affiliations
1. Nursing and Midwifery Council,Ghana
2. Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association
Certification
Primary and secondary Survey
Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ghana Health Service
04.2021 - Current
Bachelor Of Science Nursing - Nursing
Catholic University Ghana
Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical - Nursing Assistance
Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Mampong
West Africa Examination Certificate -
Konongo Odumase Senior High School
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