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Priscilla Appiah

Kumasi

Summary

Responsible Registered Nurse, passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service. Offering two years of experience in health with history of recognition for performance. A self- motivated and hardworking person seeking a position in a challenging but rewarding organization where I can grow along with the organization. Good interpersonal relationship Able to work under pressure with minimum or no supervision Appreciated level of proficiency in English; oral and written communication skills Appreciable level of computer skills Ability to work efficiently, accurately and independently strong attention to details Skilled nursing professional with more than 2 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Staff Nurse

Bechem Government hospital
04.2022 - Current
  • Provided patients with updates on medical or physical condition developments when requested by doctors
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest treatments, care improvements and regulations
  • Monitored patient health, behavioral and physical changes to improve and update care plans
  • Interpreted cardiac rhythm strips, treated wounds and administered IV for patients to provide quality care for patients
  • Reported to head nurse and attending physicians symptoms, condition and development of each patient
  • Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to patients undergoing cardiac arrest
  • Educated and advised patients on how to prevent and improve various physiological and psychological conditions
  • Communicated with patients about healthcare needs and difficulties, offering helpful advice and solving problems to increase patient wellbeing
  • Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care
  • Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times
  • Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions
  • Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety
  • Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality
  • Assisting in regular exercise
  • Provide personal care
  • Administer medications

Caregiver

Family Volunteer
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting patient's personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.

Registered Nurse

St. Elizabeth Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Provide personal care
  • Checking of vital signs
  • Educate patients on condition
  • Serving prescribe medications
  • Writing reports and documentation
  • Transferring patients to and from ward to x-ray department
  • Providing comfort and reassurance to patients during their transfer
  • Wound dressing
  • Setting up and securing IV line
  • Patients care plan
  • Assisting the physician assistance in consultation
  • Bed laying and changing of bed sheets
  • Administer medications

Caregiver

Family Volunteer
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Launder clothing and household linens
  • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Provide companionship
  • Provide personal care
  • Shop for food and household supplies
  • Assisted in cooking

Caregiver

Aseyensu Health Center
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Assisting in wound dressing
  • Checking of vital signs
  • Serving of medications
  • Assisting in Adult Education
  • Provide companionship
  • Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
  • Provide personal care

Caregiver

St. Patrick's Hospital
12.2016 - 02.2017
  • Assisting in wound dressing
  • Providing comfort and reassurance to patients during their transfer
  • Transferring patients to and from the ward to the x-ray
  • Bed laying and changing of bed sheets
  • Feeding of patients
  • Serving bed pan
  • Assisting in bed bathing.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

St Patricks Nursing And Midwifery College
Offinso-Kumasi
09.2023

W. A.S.S.C.E - General Arts

Komfo Anokye Senior High
Kumasi
06.2011

Skills

  • Honesty
  • Patience
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Punctuality
  • Client focus
  • Flexibility

Affiliations

Member, of Ghana nurse and Midwifery council

Languages

English

Timeline

Registered Staff Nurse

Bechem Government hospital
04.2022 - Current

Caregiver

Family Volunteer
04.2021 - 03.2022

Registered Nurse

St. Elizabeth Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2021

Caregiver

Family Volunteer
11.2019 - 02.2020

Caregiver

Aseyensu Health Center
08.2018 - 10.2018

Caregiver

St. Patrick's Hospital
12.2016 - 02.2017

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

St Patricks Nursing And Midwifery College

W. A.S.S.C.E - General Arts

Komfo Anokye Senior High
Priscilla Appiah