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Rhoda Larko Opata

Accra

Summary

Dedicated registered nurse with three years of experience, specializing in bedside nursing and diagnostic procedures. My compassionate and empathetic nature, combined with strong communication skills, allows me to provide exceptional patient care. I thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, staying calm and organized and excel as a team player, collaborating seamlessly in multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient well-being and recovery.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse (Nursing Officer)

Sonotech Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
  • Performing comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and continuously monitoring vital signs to develop personalized patient care plans.
  • Proficient in medication administration according to doctors' prescriptions, intravenous cannulation, and therapy.
  • Performing electrocardiograms and pap smears.
  • Assisting with various diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, hysterosalpingography, and prostate biopsies, and collecting samples for essential laboratory tests
  • Setting trolleys for specific procedures
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Providing comprehensive bedside care, including assistance with daily activities such as feeding (nasogastric tube and oral) and ambulation.
  • Conducting educational sessions for clients regarding various disease conditions.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.

Registered Nurse

Hag Medical and Fertility Center
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Demonstrated proficiency in supporting patients with tasks beyond their abilities.
  • Offered preoperative and postoperative care to patients, ensuring their comfort and recovery.
  • Performed aseptic wound dressing to promote healing and prevent infections.
  • Provided patients with carefully administered blood and blood products in accordance with prescribed guidelines and safety measures.
  • Conducted head-to-toe patient assessments, monitored vital signs, and developed care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Managed patient admissions and discharges, ensuring a smooth transition of care.
  • Administered medications, including intravenous cannulation and therapy, adhering to medication protocols.
  • Provided compassionate care to unconscious and terminally ill patients, maintaining their dignity and comfort.
  • Provided catheterization and catheter care to male and female patients.
  • Skilled in providing appropriate wound care solutions for a range of conditions, including infected and surgical wounds.

Rotational Nurse (Mandatory One Year National Service)

Greater Accra Regional Hospital
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Monitored patients' condition closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality while collating medical data, including patients' vital signs.
  • Administered prescribed oral, topical, and intravenous medications, adhering to all medication administration protocols.
  • Inspected, cleaned, and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
  • Consistently implemented and upheld infection prevention protocols in the workplace.
  • Setting trolleys for specific procedures.
  • Monitored changes in patient mental health and behavior to improve and update care plans and medical needs, and assisted in planning and delivering educational health programs to specific communities or patient groups at the Pantang psychiatry hospital.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Central University
11.2022

Diploma in Registered General Nursing -

Nursing and Midwifery Training College - Korle Bu
05.2019

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified -

ALISON

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Health care consultation
  • Unit Administration
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Emergency Response
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Data Collection
  • Wound Care
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement

Personal Information

Title: RN

References

Upon Request

Timeline

Registered Nurse (Nursing Officer)

Sonotech Medical Center
09.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Hag Medical and Fertility Center
04.2021 - 09.2021

Rotational Nurse (Mandatory One Year National Service)

Greater Accra Regional Hospital
04.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Central University

Diploma in Registered General Nursing -

Nursing and Midwifery Training College - Korle Bu

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified -

ALISON

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