Philip Kofi Dzigbodi Segbefia
Registered General Nurse(ARMY)
Accra
Summary
Dedicated Soldier fulfills service expectations with commitment to excellence. Remains composed throughout intense combat scenarios by applying trained disciplines and methodical communication tactics. Unwavering defender of fellow troops while facing daunting challenges and critical decisions.
Also, a dedicated and compassionate Registered General Nurse (RGN) 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
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered General Nurse (ARMY)
GHANA ARMY MINISTRY OF DEFENSE
01.2004 - Current
- Undertake assessment, planning and implementation of interventions for addressing patient care problems
- Evaluate patient responses to interventions and modify plans as needed
- Undertake and demonstrate nursing tasks in the best interest of patient care and professional standards
- These include: Washing and bathing, Bed Making, Elimination including catheterization, bowel and stoma care, Feeding e.g
- Oral, nasogastric or parenteral feeding and ensuring adequate nutritional intake for patients in liaison with the dietician
- Obtaining specimens e.g
- Bodily fluids, wound swabs, blood, Administration of drugs e.g
- Oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, rectal and topical and monitoring of effects, Simple and complex dressings, Monitoring of vital signs (Pulse, temperature, BP, respiration), Demonstrate an enquiring approach towards patient care
- Read reports and take note of critical cases, do chart rounds and ensure treatment has been given
- Participate in the ward rounds
- Assist with manual handling and transferring of patients in compliance with the hospital policy
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic patient care environment
- Undertake the last offices for deceased patients and give relevant information to relatives/careers
- Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness, teaching patients and their relatives where appropriate
- Assist the Ward Manager/ Unit In-Charge in promoting the rights of patients/clients and maintaining the privacy and dignity of clients/patients and staff
- Perform other official duties assigned by the Ward Manager/Unit In-Charge
IMMIGRATION HEALTH NURSE
AKAI HOUSE CLINIC
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Performs routine clinical tasks required by the Migration Health Physician during Migration Health Assessments, in particular: taking and recording medical history, performing anthropometrics, visual acuity and vital signs measurements
- Compiles medical records, files, charts, X-ray films, decoded laboratory results prior to physical examination for doctor's use
- Authenticates the identity of refugee/migrant, as may be requested, prior to clinical or radiology examinations
- Assists and provides directions to clients of medical facilities - i.e.: doctor's office, lab, radiology offices
- As a duty Nurse, triage, coordinates work and ensure client flow during physical examination
- Assists the MHP during actual physical examinations
- Administers prescriptions/recommendations ordered by the Migration Health Physicians, including application of appropriate treatment
- Prepares, installs or sterilizes medical equipment needed for medical examination
- Monitors and reports expiration dates of drugs and medicines and refers to the Pharmacist for disposal
- Performs pre-departure medical checks, surveillance and administers treatment, including vaccination jabs as required for traveling refugees/migrants
- Prepares a report on therapeutic procedures administered to migrants, in accordance with the requirements of resettlement countries
- Monitors progress of medical cases and implements follow-up procedure; arrange further examination and health counseling as may be required
- Participates in field missions, in out of duty stations and acts as nurse escort of medical cases
- Maintains confidentiality of information and collaborative relationships with clients, partners and health professionals
- Prepare monthly reports
- Provide health orientation/information education to individual patients or groups of refugees
- Assists in the preparation of health certificates in coordination with the Data Processing Assistants
- Administer first aid treatment as may be necessary
- Administer vaccinations to applicants according to the requirements/indications of the respective resettlement countries and maintain a cold chain
- Register, upload and update information and of clients onto the E-medical platform for countries such as CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND
- Uploading of clients pictures, signed consent forms into client's E-medical page
- Verification of identity of client online, using the E-medical platform
Nurse Administrator/Tutor
Army Recruit Training School
06.2010 - 01.2015
- Management of the clinic and the ward
- Supervision of the clinic staff
- Performing all nursing procedures for clients of various conditions
- Instruction of First Aid lessons to the recruits under training and soldiers
- Provision of medical cover duties during training in the field
Senior Staff Nurse
UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN LIBERIA (UNMIL) GHANA BATTALION
07.2012 - 01.2013
- IN-CHARGE of a company health post
- Providing medical and health care for 98 Troops (Ghana and Pakistan) solely
- Health talks and education to the Troops and the Locals in and around our Position
- Management of immunization exercises and outreach programs
- Providing medical cover during field exercises and V.I.P
- Escort
Senior Staff Nurse
GHANA MEDICAL LEVEL II HOSPITAL, UNITED NATION OPERATION IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE (UNOCI)
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Nursing of up to 20 multinational troops and local clients a day
- Medical evacuations both by air and by land
- Performing of all nursing procedures for clients with medical and surgical conditions
- Casualty evacuations both by air and by land
- Serving in peacekeeping operations as a medic
- Assisting in surgery as a perioperative nurse
- Serving in the field as a combat medic
Registered Nurse
37 Military Hospital(Post Graduate Teaching Hospital)
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Performing of all nursing procedures for clients for various plastic surgery cases, both pre-ops and post-ops
- Setting-up of an operation room for plastic surgery cases
- Assisting in surgery as a scrub nurse for various plastic surgery cases
- Performing all nursing procedures for burns clients
- Nursing of medical and surgical clients
Education
Post-graduate Diploma - Occupational Health, Safety And Environmental Mgt
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administr
Accra, Ghana 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University
Mitso, Ghana 05.2001 -
Diploma - Nursing
37 Nurses' And Midwifery Training College
Accra, Ghana 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Koforidua Senior High And Technical School
Koforidua, Ghana 05.2001 -
Skills
Excellent Computer Skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Database, Excel), the Internet, as well as other computer software programs
Other Qualifications - Short Courses
- Diploma Top-Up, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana, 01/07/11 - 01/26/11
- Licensing Certificate, Nurses and Midwifery Council of Ghana, Accra, Ghana, 10/01/07 - 03/31/08
- Certificate of Attendance, Continuous Professional Development Course on EBOLA VIRAL DISEASE
- Certificate of Attendance, Medical Toxicology, Ghana College of Physician and Surgeons, Ridge, Accra, Ghana
- Certificate of Participation, Head and Neck Surgery Update course, IRPS, KBTH, RPSU, MOH, Accra, Ghana
- Certificate of Participation, Cleft Symposium, IRPS, KBTH, RPSU, Accra, Ghana
- Certificate, Reconstructive And Plastic Surgery And Burns Nursing, KBTH
- Certificate of Training, United States Department of State ACOTA Level II Hospital training course, 37 Military Hospital, Accra, Ghana
Clinical Procedural Skills
Competent in all nursing procedures in General Medical and Surgical cases including handling of Emergencies, Plastic surgery and burns cases.
References
Brigadier General A. AYIBOR
Commander
37 Military Hospital
(Post Graduate Teaching Hospital),
Neghelli Barracks, Accra, Ghana.
Tel. +233 302777595, Fax. +233302776981
LT. COL. ABETI
Commanding Officer
37 Military Hospital
(Post Graduate Teaching Hospital),
Neghelli Barracks, Accra, Ghana.
Tel. +233 302777595, Fax. +233302776981
SWO. DEGRAFT SAM
Unit FSM
37 Military Hospital
(Post Graduate Teaching Hospital),
Neghelli Barracks, Accra, Ghana.
Tel. +233 302777595, Fax. +233302776981
Timeline
IMMIGRATION HEALTH NURSE
AKAI HOUSE CLINIC
07.2015 - 07.2017
Senior Staff Nurse
UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN LIBERIA (UNMIL) GHANA BATTALION
07.2012 - 01.2013
Nurse Administrator/Tutor
Army Recruit Training School
06.2010 - 01.2015
Senior Staff Nurse
GHANA MEDICAL LEVEL II HOSPITAL, UNITED NATION OPERATION IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE (UNOCI)
06.2009 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse
37 Military Hospital(Post Graduate Teaching Hospital)
09.2007 - 06.2010
Registered General Nurse (ARMY)
GHANA ARMY MINISTRY OF DEFENSE
01.2004 - Current
Post-graduate Diploma - Occupational Health, Safety And Environmental Mgt
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administr
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University
05.2001 -
Diploma - Nursing
37 Nurses' And Midwifery Training College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Koforidua Senior High And Technical School
05.2001 -
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