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Rebecca Gwendaline Kwegyir-Aggrey

Cape Coast

Summary

A dedicated registered nurse with 15 years of working experience. Organized and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Ghana Health Service. Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital.
04.2019 - Current

Provide comprehensive prenatal services including physical examination, blood tests, and urinalysis.

Promptly administer medications as prescribed by medical team.

Monitor the progress of labour using partograph.

Conducts 30 spontaneous vaginal deliveries monthly.

Actively manage the third stage of labour using oxytocic medications.

Perform resuscitation and immediate care of newborn.

Provide pre-and post operative care to patients.

Assist post-natal mothers with breastfeeding, personal hygiene, wound care and exercise.




Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Ghana Health Service. Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital.
03.2016 - 03.2018

Communicated effectively and explained procedures to clients and families prior to surgery.

Ensured patients consent forms are signed and pathological reports are made available.

Recorded baseline vital signs including temperature, pulse, blood, weight on the operative checklist.

Confirmed all patients booked for surgery fasted as per anaesthesia clinical guidelines.

Assisted in intra-operative management of blood transfusions.

Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments after surgical procedures.

Registered Nurse, Anti-Retroviral Therapy Unit.

Ghana Health Service. Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital.
03.2016 - 02.2018

Established strong rapport with clients and families.

Provided health education on HIV/AIDS and safer sex practices.

Provided free HIV testing to 600 clients monthly.

Trained and supervised 12 staff in providing quality evidenced-based anti-retroviral and PMTCT preventive services.

Promptly initiated HIV patients on medication and supported them to remain on therapy.

Provided Viral Load Testing to patients, and Dried Blood Spot to exposed infants.

Established effective linkage and referrals of clients within and outside the facility.

Senior Community Health Nurse, Public Health Unit

Ghana Health Service. Nyinahin District Hospital.
05.2014 - 02.2016

Provided home assistance and support services to minimise discomfort for individuals and families .

Provided follow-up care through home visits and telephone calls.

Conducted routine monitoring of growth for babies and children from age 0- 59 months.

Administered immunisations and followed up with defaulters in the communities.

Conducted patients' assessment, developed care plan, and evaluated progress of health.

Provided health education to families and communities.

Education

Community Health Nursing Certificate - Nursing

Winneba Community Health Nursing Training College
Winneba. Ghana.

Bachelor Of Science In Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery

Wisconsin International University College
Accra-Ghana
05.2023

Diploma In Midwifery - Nursing

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast. Ghana
01.2021

Certificate In Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery

Mampong Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Ashanti-Mampong. Ghana
03.2016

Skills

  • Emotional Support
  • Documentation
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong attention to details
  • Microsoft Word

Certification

BLS, ACLS, PALS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Ghana Health Service. Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital.
04.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Ghana Health Service. Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital.
03.2016 - 03.2018

Registered Nurse, Anti-Retroviral Therapy Unit.

Ghana Health Service. Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital.
03.2016 - 02.2018

Senior Community Health Nurse, Public Health Unit

Ghana Health Service. Nyinahin District Hospital.
05.2014 - 02.2016

Community Health Nursing Certificate - Nursing

Winneba Community Health Nursing Training College

Bachelor Of Science In Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery

Wisconsin International University College

Diploma In Midwifery - Nursing

University of Cape Coast

Certificate In Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery

Mampong Nursing And Midwifery Training College

BLS, ACLS, PALS

Rebecca Gwendaline Kwegyir-Aggrey