Gerontology and Emergency Nursing
Salome Aku Acquaye
Nurse
Accra
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse with expertise in leading interdisciplinary teams within fast-paced clinical environments. Well-versed in planning and directing daily functions and improving delivery of patient care. Excellent communicator to align nursing services with patient needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nursing Officer
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
08.2018 - Current
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Assisted with preparation of budget and expense reports.
- Coordinated patient care services and managed clinical cost control.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Oversaw nursing staff at major hospital with fifteen (15) professionals.
- Supervised staff of ten (10) registered nurses, five (5) licensed practical nurses and five (5) certified nursing assistants.
- Recruited new professional staff members and implemented comprehensive training programs.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Senior Staff Nurse
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
10.2013 - 07.2018
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Assigned patient care to 8 nurses based on skills and experience, contributing to higher standards of patient care and staff retention.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions, and bronchoscopies.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Staff Nurse
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
12.2010 - 09.2013
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- 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.
Rotation Nurse
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra
09.2008 - 11.2010
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University College
Miotso 05.2011 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Nursing And Midwifery College
Korle Bu, Accra 10.2004 - 08.2008
Skills
Needs assessment
Policy and procedure adherence
Proficient in Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS) and Hospital Availability Management System (HAMS)
Nursing staff management
Recordkeeping
Patient treatment planning
Staff direction and support
Patient condition assessments
Treatment plan implementation
Disease prevention education
Acute care
Staff development and training
Patient care services coordination
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Patient education and counseling
Drug inventory management
Team Building
Immunizations
Inventory and restocking
Staff Management
Medication dispensing
Training and mentoring
Wellness services
Interests
Timeline
Nursing Officer
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
10.2013 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central University College
05.2011 - 08.2013
Staff Nurse
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
12.2010 - 09.2013
Rotation Nurse
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2008 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Nursing And Midwifery College
10.2004 - 08.2008