PEARL SERAH KALAI
SUHUM
Summary
Compassionate Pediatric Nurse delivering high-quality patient care in dynamic healthcare settings. Achieved optimal patient outcomes through effective assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Focused on mentorship, ethical decision-making, and continuous improvement in clinical practices.
Overview
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Language
4
4
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Nursing officer (Paediatrics)
Suhum government hospital
09.2018 - Current
Deputy Nurse Manager
Peki Government hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed staff assignments, shift coverage, and daily unit workflow.
- Supervised nursing staff across inpatient wards at the government hospital.
- Coordinated patient care with physicians, nurses, and support teams.
- Monitored staff performance, providing coaching and formal counseling to enhance team competencies.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Participated in recruitment, interviewing, selection, and orientation of new employees to build a skilled nursing team.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Assisted with the budgeting process by forecasting staffing needs and supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Participated in strategic planning initiatives designed to improve overall operations.
- Implemented strategies to streamline operations and enhance service delivery within the unit.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HFRA and GSA.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Charge nurse, antiretroviral therapy unit (ART)
Peki Government hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Coordinated patient care with doctors and support teams.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Supervised nursing staff across Peki Government hospital wards.
Coordinator; Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
Peki Government hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Coordinated daily patient flow across government hospital departments and service points.
- Scheduled appointments and follow-up visits for patients and clinical teams.
- Communicated patient needs between nurses, doctors, and support staff.
Facility Focal Person for Maternal and child Health
Peki Government hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Staff Nurse (RGN)
Peki government hospital
01.2005 - 09.2018
Charge nurse Paediatric ward and Mother Baby Unit (MBU)
Peki Government hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharge in Pekí Government hospital.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to enhance patient experience in Pekin Government hospital.
- Supervised nursing staff across wards and shifts to maintain high standards of care in a government hospital.
- - Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.
- - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- - Educate/ counsel patients and families on specific disease condition and home management/ care, [e.g., post-discharge instructions].
- - Provide counseling for HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy
- - Supervise Nursing, Physician and medical Students on clinical experience.
- - Practical nurse Examiner – Nursing and Midwifery Council Ghana.
- - Assisted the Nurse Manager in the administration and management of the nursing department.
- - Student clinical experience supervisor.
- - Maintained accurate documentation in compliance with healthcare standards.
- - Supervised and managed over fifteen (15) clinical and support staff members in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of professionalism, ethics and standard compliance.
Education
MA - Health Law and Ethics
University of Ghana
Legon 09.2024 - 09.2025
Certificate - Counselling
Christian University College
Amrahia 04.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Paediatrics)
University of Ghana
Legon 10.2012 - 07.2015
Diploma - general Nursing
Nursing training college
HoSkills
- Pediatric nursing
- Clinical assessment
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Antiretroviral therapy
- Maternal child health
- Clinical leadership
- Proficiency with EHR software, eg, LHIMS and CLOD
- PowerPoint and Canva
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
- Student motivation and clinical supervision
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 1981-08-04
Accomplishments
- Developed daily cleaning schedule checklist, a daily nurse-patient ratio form and community follow-up/ referral form for nursing department (Suhum government hospital)
- Played active role in developing the Closed Loop Data System (CLODS Inc.) with Majorie Abalos.
- Spearheaded organization of quarterly Family clinical meetings with sub-district health facilities and neighboring Asougyaman district health directorate in the Eastern region.
- Played active role in instituting Pregnancy School in Peki government hospital.
- Organized the first World Prematurity week in Peki government hospital.
- Promoted and supervised referral of discharged children to community Health Officers (CHOs) for follow up and continuous care.
- Successfully Set up breastfeeding support groups in three communities in Peki township, with support from the paramount Queen Mother.
- Developed Mother and Baby friendly policies for specific departments in Peki government hospital, using the ‘Ten steps to successful breast feeding’.
- Spearheaded institution of outreach committee in Peki government hospital.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING WITH CERTIFICATES
- Diploma in international healthcare administration (La Plage Meta verse) - July 2023.
- Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) (Ghana Health Service) – 2022.
- Project Management in Global Health (University of Washington) - September 2020.
- Leadership and management in health (University of Washington) - October – December 2019.
- Clinical Management in HIV (University of Washington) - April – June 2019.
- Efficient Bed Management in Hospitals (GS Infiniti Consult)- October 2018.
- Helping Babies Breath and Essential Care for Every Baby (HBB/ECEB) (MEBSI)- May 2017.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND STATUS
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana.
- Date of registration: 29th March, 2016.
- Registration number: PAEDS204.
- Status: Active.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Certificate - Counselling
Christian University College
04.2025 - 08.2025
MA - Health Law and Ethics
University of Ghana
09.2024 - 09.2025
Principal Nursing officer (Paediatrics)
Suhum government hospital
09.2018 - Current
Deputy Nurse Manager
Peki Government hospital
01.2017 - 01.2019
Charge nurse, antiretroviral therapy unit (ART)
Peki Government hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
Coordinator; Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
Peki Government hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
Facility Focal Person for Maternal and child Health
Peki Government hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
Charge nurse Paediatric ward and Mother Baby Unit (MBU)
Peki Government hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Paediatrics)
University of Ghana
10.2012 - 07.2015
Staff Nurse (RGN)
Peki government hospital
01.2005 - 09.2018
Diploma - general Nursing
Nursing training college