RUBY NAA-SIKA ADIEKPORNYA
Registered General Nurse
Accra,Ghana
Summary
Seasoned Senior Nursing Officer with significant experience in both clinical and administrative nursing roles. Possess strong leadership skills, exceptional patient care abilities, and expertise in managing healthcare teams. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration. Previous roles have resulted in enhanced operational efficiency within healthcare settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nursing Officer
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
10.2024 - Current
- Ensure involvement of staff in the ward in relevant discussions/ developments that are responsive to the demands placed on the ward/unit.
- Ensure regular availability of supplies and other logistics in the ward/unit.
- Coordinate and supervise roster planning and monitoring and documentation of all leave for the nursing staff in the ward/unit.
- Effectively work in a team with staff in the ward/unit and other health workers.
- Attend continuing education programs designed to stay abreast of current trends in healthcare services.
- Ensure all necessary documentation is completed accurately within required timelines.
- Administer prescribed medications according to established policies and procedures.
- Perform routine physical assessments, including vital signs monitoring, height and weight measurements.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress or concerns.
- Supervise the work of junior nurses and ensure that they are performing their duties correctly.
- Educate families about illness prevention techniques, medications side effects and treatments options.
- Review patient records and medical reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
Nursing Officer
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Communicated with patients and their families to provide education and support, and to address their concerns and needs.
- Supervised the admission of patients in emergency cases and directed the transferring of patients from the ward to other departments in the hospital via ambulance.
- Handled preceptorship/teaching of student nurses and present various topics at clinical meetings.
- Participated in staff education and training to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Responded promptly to physicians' orders regarding changes in treatment plans or medications.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient's needs and preferences.
- Carried out wound dressing and provided post-operative care instructions to the patients.
- Built successful nursing team focused on delivering quality care, treatment and services to patients.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary.
- Cared for patients by providing comfort measures and emotional support.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing nursing duties.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, treatments and procedures.
Senior Staff Nurse
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Undertook and demonstrated nursing tasks in the best interest of patient care and professional standards such as simple and complex wound dressings, obtaining specimens, bed making, monitoring of vital signs and administration of prescribed medications.
- Advised on the promotion of health and prevention of illness, teaching patients and their relatives where appropriate.
- Collaborated with other nursing staff in maintaining a calm environment in caring for patients.
- Discussed treatment/management of condition with patient and their relatives where applicable and encouraged them to ask questions.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic care environment.
- Undertook last offices of deceased patients and gave relevant information to the relatives.
- Evaluated patient responses to intervention and modified plans when necessary.
- Assisted in keeping up-to-date records in the unit.
- Participated in roster planning and monitoring.
Staff Nurse
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Provided nursing care to patients who required urgent medical attention due to accidents or emergencies.
- Administered initial medical attention and controlled bleeding as part of first aid services.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative instructions whilst on admission for planned surgeries.
- Kept accurate records of patient care and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
- Assessed visual acuity of patients using the Snellen's chart.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing difficult diagnoses or treatments.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
Rotation Nurse (National Service)
Ghana Police Hospital
Accra
03.2014 - 02.2015
- Interacted and communicated with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment.
- Performed Nursing Procedures in the Ward setting.
- Assisted in training Student Nurses in the Hospital Setting.
- Commended by supervisors for handling difficult situations involving both patients and their families.
Education
Diploma - Registered General Nursing
Korle-Bu Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Korle Bu, Accra 06-2013
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Care Planning & Evaluation
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Patient confidentiality
- Care planning
- Infection prevention
- Patient education
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient safety
- Team collaboration
- Documentation accuracy
- Electronic medical records
- Basic life support for health care providers
References
- Dr. Carol Clegg-Lamptey, Specialist Ophthalmologist, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, +233-243443549, carolcleggl@gmail.com
- Grace Hammond, Principal Nursing Officer (PNO), Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, +233-244737909, hnaakooley@gmail.com
- Eileen Buxton, Principal Nursing Officer (PNO), Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, +233-244543019, leenbux@gmail.com
Languages
- English
- Ga
- Twi
Timeline
Senior Nursing Officer
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Nursing Officer
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2024
Senior Staff Nurse
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
07.2018 - 10.2021
Staff Nurse
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2018
Rotation Nurse (National Service)
Ghana Police Hospital
03.2014 - 02.2015
Diploma - Registered General Nursing
Korle-Bu Nursing and Midwifery Training College
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