Portia Adomah Darko
Accra,Ghana
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in intake and discharge, medication and IV administration, and wound care. Demonstrates exceptional skills in patient counselling, critical care, and infection control measures. Adept at health screening, critical thinking, and multitasking abilities while providing empathic care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and a compassionate approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lekma Hospital
Accra, Ghana
04.2021 - 03.2025
- Perform wound care and dressing changes for surgical patients
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure proper postoperative care
- Assess and manage patients' pain levels
- Coordinate post-discharge care, including follow-up appointments and home care services
- Conduct thorough assessments of pediatric patients, considering their age-specific developmental stages and unique healthcare needs
- Administer medications in a safe and accurate manner, considering the appropriate dosage for pediatric patients
- Foster a family-centered care approach by involving parents or caregivers in decision-making and care planning
- Communicate effectively with pediatric patients, adapting communication methods based on the child's developmental stage
- Advocate for the best interests of pediatric patients, ensuring their rights are upheld and their unique needs are met
- Prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition, ensuring those with life-threatening issues receive immediate attention
- Provide resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac arrest or respiratory failure
- Administer emergency treatments and medications as directed by physicians or established protocols
- Monitor and assess vital signs regularly, ensuring the stabilization of patients
Registered Nurse (Rotation)
S.D.A Hospital
Sunyani
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Rotated Periodically through most departments: Outpatient department, Accident center and Emergency, ENT, Male and Female surgical wards, Children's ward, Obstetrics and Gynaecology department etc
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
Education
Diploma - General Nursing
Nursing Training College
Zuarungu, Upper East 03.2021 -
GCSEs - General Arts (Economics, Geography, Elective Math and Government)
Nkoranman Senior High School
Seikwa, Bono RegionSkills
- Intake and discharge
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- Patient counseling
- Critical care
- Infection control measures
- Health screening
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Empathic care
Languages
English
Custom
- Miss Christina Djoleto, Principal Nursing Officer (PNO), Lekma Hospital, Accra, Ghana, +233 24 463 3435
- Mrs Elizabeth Kwarteng, Principal Nursing Officer In charge (Pediatric ward), Lekma Hospital, Accra, Ghana, +233 24 310 6539
- Mr. Osei Caleb, Preceptor, S.D.A. Hospital, Sunyani, Ghana, +233 24 574 8605
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lekma Hospital
04.2021 - 03.2025
Diploma - General Nursing
Nursing Training College
03.2021 -
Registered Nurse (Rotation)
S.D.A Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2020
GCSEs - General Arts (Economics, Geography, Elective Math and Government)
Nkoranman Senior High School
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