SAIDATU AFRIYIE SULEMAN
Summary
An approvingly skilled and reliable registered nurse with over 12 years of comprehensive clinical experience and a notable commitment to providing high-quality patient care. Demonstrated expertise in assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, administering medication and treatment and educating patients and families about their health and wellness. Proven ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Officer
Abokobi Health Centre
02.2021 - Current
- Oversees medication administrations and monitors distribution and documentation responses from an average of 10 patients per shift.
- Supervising at least 10 newly posted staff nurses and nurse assistant at the ward and on infection prevention and control.
- Entrusted the management of mobile medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors, nebulizers , suctioning machines , oxygen concentrator and cylinders , pulse oximeters, glucose meters and thermometers for the efficient use on patients.
- Performs fast assessment of patients by triaging efficiently thereby increasing survival rate by 30%.
- Communicated with patients , ensuring that medical information are kept private to boost patients trustworthiness.
- Educate patients , families , and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease management , and lifestyle options, boosting patients recovery by 45%.
- Maximizes staff and patient safety by implementing optimal infection prevention protocols to significantly reduce the number of readmissions by 30%.
Senior Staff Nurse
Abokobi Health Centre
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Participated in daily rounds, ensuring comprehensive patient assessments and continuity of care.
- Developed individualized care plans to address specific patient needs and promote holistic wellness.
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, or both empowering them to take control of their health.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection prevention control measures, including proper hand hygiene techniques , daily ward cleaning and equipment sterilization procedures.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills. Clarified course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand words.
- 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.
- Performed emergency interventions, such as CPR and first aid, to stabilize patients in critical condition.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and implemented IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management to an average of 15 patients per week.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards, achieving a zero rate error in a three-year time frame .
Staff Nurse
War Memorial Hospital
02.2013 - 05.2018
- Administered oral, intravenous, intramuscular, rectal, subcutaneous, and topical medications and physical treatment for an average of 10 patients a day for fast recovery and accuracy.
- Performed minor injury procedures such as suturing, plastering, application of supportive bandages, wound dressing and incision and drainage by observing optimal infection control for fast healing.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices and increasing clients' attendance by 40% as a result of positive client reviews.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as oxygen therapy, and extensive wound care.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, pain management, and hygiene assistance.
Registered Nurse Intern
Regional Hospital, Bolgatanga
12.2011 - 11.2012
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications as prescribed and reported any findings to nursing staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nurses to learn new procedures to enhance my knowledge and skills.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provided protection and healing by 45%.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients , changed bedding , and assisted in feeding to promote recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Registered Nurse
Nurses' Training College, Bolga
Upper East, Ghana08-2011
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Infection prevention
- Continuing education
- Basic life Support
- Patient admission and discharge
- Infection Prevention and control
- Disease Prevention Education
- Wound care
- Catheterization
- Intravenous therapy
- NG tube feeding
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and conflict resolution
- Health Advocacy
- Records Maintenance
- Time Management
- Treatment Monitoring
- Drug Administration
- Pain management
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 35% reduction in the number of patients who die as a result of diabetes and hypertension emergencies by effectively assisting in the operation of the diabetes and hypertension clinic.
- Nurse in charge of the Diabetes and Hypertension Clinic.
Certification
- Registered Nurse
Nurses and Midwives Council of Ghana ( NMC).
Additional Information
- I have had training on basic life support ( BLS )
- Participated in a training on diabetes and education, organized by International diabetes Federation ( IDF ) in 2023.
Professional Membership
Active member, Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association ( GRNMA)
Timeline
Nursing Officer
Abokobi Health Centre
02.2021 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
Abokobi Health Centre
06.2018 - 02.2021
Staff Nurse
War Memorial Hospital
02.2013 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse Intern
Regional Hospital, Bolgatanga
12.2011 - 11.2012
- Registered Nurse
Nurses and Midwives Council of Ghana ( NMC).
Registered Nurse
Nurses' Training College, Bolga
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