Robert Acquah
Cape Coast
Summary
Focused professional with 3 years of experience and proven knowledge of clinical nursing, public health nursing, data entry, good interpersonal and therapeutic communication. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Staff Nurse role or any departments that my experience fit perfectly at your agency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Rotation Nurse
Volta River Authority Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
- 42019
- Ghana Health Service
- Akosombo
- Eastern Region
- Ghana
- As a Rotation Nurse (National Service)
- Medical and Surgical Ward
- Admission and Discharging of Patient
- Monitoring and Recording of Vital Signs
- Monitoring and Recording of output and input Chart
- Surgical Wound Dressing
- Providing Preoperative and Post-operative care to Patient
- Serving and Documentation of Medication
- Therapeutic Communication
- Reproductive and Child Health Unit
- Conducting of Vaccination (Mass Yellow Fever Vaccination)
- Providing of Antenatal Services
- Conducting Home Visit
- Conducting Child Welfare Clinics
- Providing Health Education
- Providing of Family Services
- Gynecology and Obstetric Ward
- Admission and Discharging of Patient
- Monitoring and Recording of Vital Signs
- Monitoring and Recording of output and input Chart
- Surgical Wound Dressing
- Assisted Delivery and Conduction of Delivery
- Providing Preoperative and Post-operative care to Client
- Conducting Physical Examination on Newborn Babies
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
05.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Education
Diploma In Community Health Nursing - Community Health Nursing
College of Community Health Nursing- Winneba
Winneba, Ghana 08.2017
Diploma - Community Health Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University Technology- KNUST
Kumasi , Ghana 08.2017
Skills
- Teamwork
- Time and Resources management
- Leadership
- Proactive
- Nursing Informatics
- Therapeutic Communication
- LANGUAGE
- English
- Patient Counseling
- Intakes and Discharges
- Newborn Care
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Reading Comprehension
- Skill Development
- Team Training
- Care Continuum Coordination
- Nursing Staff Support
- Patient Management
- Wound Care Management
- Intravenous Injections
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Diet and Nutrition
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Infection Control Measures
- Community Program Referrals
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- Patient Care Oversight
- Clear Patient Communication
- Convalescent Care
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Compassionate and Caring
- Unit Oversight
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Breastfeeding Education
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Treatment Recommendations
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Chest Tubes
- Disaster Site Triaging
- Medical Supply Management
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Routine Examinations
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Nursing Standards
- Test Interpretations
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Disease Processes
- Cardiac Surgery
- Liver Transplants
- Manage Cases
- Delegation and Motivation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Staffing Assignments
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Therapy and Counseling
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Shared Governance
- Patient Admission
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Oral Conditions
- CAPD
Certification
Nurses and Midwifery Certificate Examination (2017)
Diploma in Community Health Nursing- KNUST (2017)
Additional Information
- Ghana Registered Community Health Nursing is a specialty in nursing mainly focuses on public health related issues by maintaining health promotion, prevention of diseases and providing of curative care and other administrative services.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Ghanaian language
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
05.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
02.2020 - 04.2021
Rotation Nurse
Volta River Authority Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
Diploma In Community Health Nursing - Community Health Nursing
College of Community Health Nursing- Winneba
Diploma - Community Health Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University Technology- KNUST
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