Robert Affah
Accra
Summary
Dynamic Senior Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Ghana Health Service, excelling in clinical documentation and care plan implementation. Proven track record in reducing medication errors and advocating for patient rights. Skilled in medication management and fostering therapeutic communication, enhancing patient independence and health outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
Bolgatanga
06.2022 - Current
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical practices and patient management.
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough documentation and adherence to medication administration protocols.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their voices were heard when making decisions about their healthcare journey.
- Developed individualized care plans for complex patients, addressing unique needs and preferences.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
Bolgatanga
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical practices and patient management.
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough documentation and adherence to medication administration protocols.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their voices were heard when making decisions about their healthcare journey.
- Developed individualized care plans for complex patients, addressing unique needs and preferences.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
KAAF University
Cape Coast03-2026
Diploma - Nursing
Bolgatanga Nurses Training College
Bolgatanga08-2025
Skills
Clinical documentation
Care plan implementation
Discharge planning
Nursing staff supervision
Geriatric care
Disease prevention
Orthopedic care
Rehabilitation care
Medication management
Health promotion
Surgical care
Medication and IV administration
Clinical judgment
Wound care
Certification
1.Bachelor of science Nursing
2.Diploma in Nursing
3.Registered Nurse License
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Hometown
Navrongo-Ghana
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
06.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
06.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
KAAF University
Diploma - Nursing
Bolgatanga Nurses Training College