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REJOICE EMEFA ANKU
Aflao
Summary
Enthusiastic registered nurse with excellent communication skills and proven expertise in patient care, looking to obtain a position in direct patient care unit to expand my nursing skills whiles promoting favourable patient outcomes.
I have a proven track record of delivering patient-centered care in a variety of settings with over 15 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with hands-on expertise in clinical practice. Committed to providing nursing care using the nursing process; and demonstrate expert knowledge of nursing principles and practices. Skilled at assessing, evaluating, patient education, administering medications, performing wound care, and assisting the patient to perform activities of daily living. Trained to manage patients with infectious diseases, with an exceptional ability to build relationships and collaborate with other healthcare professionals, adept at performing patient assessments and monitoring vital signs, certified to provide Basic Life Support, WHO accredited Basic Emergency Care provider with adequate knowledge in quality improvement principles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Peki Government Hospital
Peki
04.2010 - 04.2018
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patients’ outcomes
- Facilitated patient admission and discharge plan
- Ensured plans of care for patients are written and updated and all appropriate care is given accordingly
- Assessed the care needs of patients, developed and implemented plans of nursing care including the provision of rest and comfort patients, observation, and reporting ensuring adequate nutrition and elimination
- Administered prescribed medications and reported on patients’ responses, ongoing education of patients and relatives on disease conditions, and provided the needed psychological support, helping patients to adapt to their new environment
- Bed-making wound care, obtaining specimens, catheterization, monitoring of vital signs, and disinfection and sterilization were some core duties performed
- Provided health education and counseling to patients, clients, and the community according to identified needs
- Prepared rooms and decontamination of equipment and logistics
- Assisted patients in activities of daily living such as bed bathing, feeding clients, assisting in maintaining personal hygiene
- As the infection prevention and control focal person, I advocated for the provision of basic infection control logistics to each patient care area, and was part of the regional training team for the Infection Prevention and Control policy and guidelines dissemination, sponsored by USAID-systems for health
- Participated in supportive supervisory visits and monitoring exercises to the lower-level facilities within my district.
Registered Nurse
Ketu South Municipal Hospital
Aflao
04.2018
- Perform physical examinations of patients, analyze medical histories, and coordinate with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans
- Develop care plans for patients in the medical ward and Infectious Disease Centre, administer medications, install IVs, and communicate with families to provide education on patient condition
- Bed-making, wound care, obtaining specimens, catheterization, monitoring of vital signs, and disinfection and sterilization are some core duties performed
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement patient care strategies, drive positive outcomes, and enhance clinical operations using quality improvement principles
- Monitor infection prevention and control practices to ensure compliance with hospital and state regulations, develop and conduct in-service training programs on infection prevention and control.
Education
MSc. Health Planning Policy and Management -
Pentecost University
08.2022
Bachelor of Science in nursing in Registered General Nursing -
University of Cape Coast at Cape Coast, Ghana
05.2015
Diploma in Registered General Nursing in General Nursing -
Nursing Training College, Ho, Ghana
01.2009
West African Senior High School Certificate Examination, Business -
Accra Girls Senior High school
01.2004
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Stephenson's International School
01.2001
Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health -
University of Washington, Washington DC
Skills
- Documentation
- Patient care and safety
- Basic life support
- Computer skills
- Wound care
- First aid knowledge
Certification
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana, 10RA061665005
Maritalstatus
Married
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Languages
- English
- Twi
- Ewe
References
- Madam Faustine Asante, Chief Nursing and midwifery Officer, Volta Regional Health Directorate, Volta Region, +233 208 154 223, cnmovolta@gmail.com
- Dr. Alphonse Dzakpasu, Medical Superintendent, Ketu South Municipal Hospital, Volta Region, +233 244 835 682, alphonsemakafui@gmail.com
- Mr. Richard Osafo-Walters, Lecturer (School of Nursing), University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, +233 208 799 150
Hobbies and Interests
- Allison (Online) Infection prevention and Control
- Ministry of Commerce, People's Republic of China Systems for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control and Health Emergency Response
- Komfo-Anokye Teaching Hospital, Paediatric Endocrinology Unit Changing Diabetes in Children
- Ghana Health Service Comprehension Abortion Care and Family Planning Data Management
- Ghana Health Service & DKT Ltd. Medical Abortion
- GS Infinity Consults Efficient Bed Management in Hospitals
- Komfo-Anokye Teaching Hospital, Paediatric Nephrology Unit Peritoneal Dialysis
- USAID Systems for Health and Ghana Health Service Infection Prevention and Control Regional Level Training of Trainers Programme
- University of Cape Coast- School of Nursing and Midwifery The Nursing Process: A Tool for Evidence-based Practice
- University of Cape Coast-School of Nursing and Midwifery The Role of the Graduate Nurse in Health Policy Formulation and the Legal Aspect of Nursing
- Code RED Ghana, Ghana Heart Initiative Cardiovascular Disease Management
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- WHO, ICRC, IFEM, Ghana Health Service Trainer of Trainees (TOT) for Basic Emergency Care (BEC) as a Facilitator
- WHO, ICRC, IFEM, Ghana Health Service Basic Emergency Care (BEC) Provider course
- UNICEF and Ministry of Children and Gender, Ghana Child Protection in Emergency Working Group
Training
- Volta Regional Health Directorate, Volta Region, Chief Nursing and midwifery Officer, +233 208 154 223, cnmovolta@gmail.com
- Ketu South Municipal Hospital, Volta Region, Medical Superintendent, +233 244 835 682, alphonsemakafui@gmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ketu South Municipal Hospital
04.2018
Registered Nurse
Peki Government Hospital
04.2010 - 04.2018
MSc. Health Planning Policy and Management -
Pentecost University
Bachelor of Science in nursing in Registered General Nursing -
University of Cape Coast at Cape Coast, Ghana
Diploma in Registered General Nursing in General Nursing -
Nursing Training College, Ho, Ghana
West African Senior High School Certificate Examination, Business -
Accra Girls Senior High school
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Stephenson's International School
Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health -
University of Washington, Washington DC
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Languages
English
Native language
Interests
Advocacy and counselling
Reading
Very much interested in reading about adventures since it keeps me informed and relaxed away from academic and work pressures.
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