RICHMOND NANA ADJEI
Registered Nurse
Kumasi
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
9 2020 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Nurse
Apatrapa Health Centre
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Expedited discharge processes by coordinating with various departments for timely completion of required paperwork.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying areas for waste reduction without compromising patient care quality.
Volunteer Nurse
Happy Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Providing volunteer nursing services in the Emergency Room
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Staff Nurse Lead
Ejisu Government Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
Volunteer Nurse
Holy Family Hospital
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Tepa-Ashanti, Ghana 09.2014 - 2017.05
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined
Dormaa Senior High School
Dormaa-Ahenkro, Ghana 09.2009 - 2013.05
Basic Education Certificate Examination - undefined
Nadat Memorial School
Adenta-Accra, Ghana 09.2007 - 2009.05
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Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Garden City University College
Kumasi, Ghana 08.2019 - 2021.05
Skills
Wound Care
Patient Management
Care Planning
Medication and IV administration
Emergency Response
Nursing staff leadership
Critical Care
Medical assessment
IV setup
Data Collection
Medication Administration
Chronic Disease Management
Licenseandcertification
- New York Board of Nursing, 904989
- Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana, RGN34364
Volunteer Experience
- Holy Family Hospital, Post Ofiice Box 21, Berekum, Bono Region, 09/2017-03/2018 (7 months), Volunteer Nurse, Mercy Yeboah, Acute Care Hospital, Female's Medical Ward
- Happy Hospital, Opposite Kato Taxi Station, Berekum, Bono-Region, 06/2019-09/2019 (3 months), Volunteer Nurse, Dorothy Nyarko, Acute Care Hospital, Emergency Room
- Apatrapa Health Centre, 09/2019-08/2020 (11 months), Nurse, Eugenia Osei-Wusu, Clinic, 40hrs/week, General Ward
Training
- I.V Therapy Training Program
- Holistic Care Training Program
- Basic Life Support Training
- Advance Life Support Training
- Health Informatics Seminar
- Basic ECG and Arrythmia Recognition Program
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Twi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Italian
Beginner (A1)
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
08-2024
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
06-2024
BLS- Basic Life Support
05-2024
Nurse
Apatrapa Health Centre
09.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Garden City University College
08.2019 - 2021.05
Volunteer Nurse
Happy Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2019
Staff Nurse Lead
Ejisu Government Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
Volunteer Nurse
Holy Family Hospital
09.2017 - 03.2018
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
09.2014 - 2017.05
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined
Dormaa Senior High School
09.2009 - 2013.05
Basic Education Certificate Examination - undefined
Nadat Memorial School
09.2007 - 2009.05
Registered Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
9 2020 - Current
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