Ruth Oduro
Accra
Summary
Experienced and compassionate staff nurse with a strong background in adult and community care. Skilled in providing comprehensive care to individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. Proficient in monitoring and documenting vital signs according to professional guidelines. Committed to upholding patient confidentiality and treating each person with respect and dignity. Dedicated to offering emotional support, empathy, medical advice, and practical care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician assistant
Ghana Health Service
11.2013 - Current
- Referred to and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers on patient care.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms.
- Conducted rounds in hospitals and nursing homes to check on admitted patients and provide care.
- Provided counseling on emotional problems of daily living while promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialty providers.
Nurse responsible for general care
Ghana Health Service
03.2007 - 10.2011
- 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.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, nurse assistant clinical, rotational nurses, student nurses, and unit orderly
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
University of Cape Coast
12.2016
College of Health Kintampo
11.2013
University of Ghana
12.2008
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
10.2006
Skills
- Social Media
- Organizational and planning skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Good listener and communicator
- Team-work
- Microsoft Office package: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Good Communication and Writing Skills
- Wound Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Care plan implementation
- Patient Education
- Home Health Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Community health
- Patient Management
- Diabetes management
- Clinical Documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Health Promotion
- Family Education
- Geriatric Care
- Medication Administration
- Suturing
- Patient management
- Patient history documentation
- Educating patients
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Physical examination
- Managing prescription refills
- Diagnosing conditions
- Incisions and drainage
- Social Media
- Direct patient care
- Chronic disease management
- Performing procedures
- Laceration repair
- Geriatric care
Accomplishments
I was a ble to set up a sickle cell disease clinic, diabetes clinic and hypertension clinic.
Served as an active member in the district health management team.
Served as a leader in disease outbreak team, emergency response team in the district.
Played a key role in the support and management of HIV /AIDS patients
Served as a health center facility head from 2021 upto date
Won a district award in leadership excellence and best health worker in 2023.
Won the Ashanti Regional leadership excellence award at health center level.
Additionalinformation - Hobbiesandinterests
Cooking
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/14/83
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Physician assistant
Ghana Health Service
11.2013 - Current
Nurse responsible for general care
Ghana Health Service
03.2007 - 10.2011
University of Cape Coast
College of Health Kintampo
University of Ghana
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
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