Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Volunteering health programs (currently supporting Bernard community health work), reading
Languages
Additional Information
HOBBIES
Timeline
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Raina Baniadawe Asaliwe

Summary

Down-to-earth, dedicated and compassionate Registered general Nurse with four years of experience delivering high-quality patients centered care in various clinical setting. Seeking to leverage expertise to take next career step with respected organization. Highly skilled in delivering direct patient care, actualizing individualized treatment plans and helping patients meet recovery goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse-Senior Staff

Ministry of Health
04.2021 - Current


  • Completes a physical assessment of patient vital signs including lung sounds, measurements, and medical histories
  • Checks and counts medications.
  • Insert peripheral IV lines and draw blood samples for labs.
  • Educate patient and family members prior to discharge and recommend sources of support for patients.
  • Wound care management such as diabetic wounds and surgical wounds.
  • Prepare and administer medications including intravenous, intramuscular, sublingual, subcutaneous, topical, and oral medications.
  • Prepare and administer whole blood and blood products transfusions.
  • Read reports and take note of critical cases, do chart rounds, and ensure treatment has been given.
  • Undertake the last offices for deceased patients and give relevant information to relatives/carers.
  • Monitoring patient’s fluid and electrolyte status to evaluate the effectiveness of intravenous infusions.
  • Strict monitoring of fluid intake and output for patients on strict fluid monitoring plan and those receiving intravenous fluids.
  • Administer and assess patients on oxygen therapy.
  • Prepare and administer nebulization therapy to promote the effectives for patients on inhalation medications.
  • Participate in the ward rounds.
  • Assist with manual handling and transferring of patients using the appropriate means such as by wheelchair, stretcher, or walking depending on the patient’s health status.
  • Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness, teaching patients and their relatives where appropriate.
  • Manage patient emergencies promptly and inform physician of any vital changes in the status of

patients and documenting information.

Rotation Nurse

Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Worked closely with nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
  • Monitoring and checking vital signs and report any deviations
  • Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
  • Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
  • Used moving and handling skills to facilitate safe transfers on mobility- impaired service users while promoting dignity and independence.
  • Changed bed linens and clean equipment to maintain healthy personal environments.
  • Adapted care activities in response to clients' mood, energy levels, and preferences.
  • Supported clients and families through difficult emotional times with sound medical advice and caring personal assistance.
  • Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Cape Coast Ghana (UCC)
Cape Coast, Ghana
06-2024

Nursing

Nursing And Midwifery Training College Cape Coast
Central Region
09-2017

Home Economics

Faith Senior High School
Kumasi, Ghana
06-2013

Microsoft Word

Joegram Computer Training Institute
Accra, Ghana
07-2009

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Blood transfusion administering and monitoring
  • Infection prevention control
  • Advance patient assessment
  • Wound care and management
  • Formulate patient care plan
  • Acute to critical care including palliative
  • Infective communication skills
  • Venipuncture and medication therapy
  • Critical thinking
  • Incontinence and toileting care
  • Education and teaching
  • Nasogastric tube feeding
  • Catheterization and care

Affiliations

  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science technology

Volunteering health programs (currently supporting Bernard community health work), reading

Volunteer Experience: Bernajis preventive Health Education -Healthcare Volunteer
(2 years, ongoing).
Duties

  • Conducted health assessments, provided educational support, and took vital signs for patients for 30 client a day
  • Developed strong observational skills, enabling the identification of clients with high-risk health conditions, including:
    - Hypertension (high blood pressure).
    - About 30 client referred in a years living with diabetes unaware
  • Demonstrated compassion, empathy, and effective communication skills, ensuring Clients received comprehensive care and support.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Kasem
Twi

Additional Information


Regulatory Body: Nursing and Midwifery council of Ghana

Address: #30 Adamafio Crescent Okponglo. (Near golf house), Accra, Ghana.

Nursing registration number: RGN36656

Initial Registration Date: 01-01-2021

Expiry Date: 31-12-2025

HOBBIES

Swimming Reading and Cooking.

COOKING

Cooking allows me to express my creativity, experimenting with new ingredients, techniques also cooking provides an opportunity to nourish myself and live a healthy life especially creating delicious and healthy meal. Most specialize in traditional and some continental dishers.

Timeline

Registered Nurse-Senior Staff

Ministry of Health
04.2021 - Current

Rotation Nurse

Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Cape Coast Ghana (UCC)

Nursing

Nursing And Midwifery Training College Cape Coast

Home Economics

Faith Senior High School

Microsoft Word

Joegram Computer Training Institute
Raina Baniadawe Asaliwe