Sammy Kwantwi Barimah
Nurse
Kumasi
Summary
Dynamic Registered General Nurse with a proven track record at Agogo Presbyterian Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through quality improvement and evidence-based practices with a growing interest in sustainable business and technology. Passionate about integrating innovative solutions to enhance healthcare efficiency, sustainability, and resource optimization. Committed to leveraging technology and sustainable business models to strengthen healthcare systems, particularly in low-resource settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Health Center Volunteer
Nana Ama Serwaa Health Center
Kumasi, Ghana
02.2024 - 12.2024
- I assisted with patient admission and discharge.
- Serving of medications.
- Wound care
- Insertion of intravenous lines.
- I performed these tasks using therapeutic communication techniques to maintain patient comfort in distress
- Teaching and training nursing students who come for clinicals
Registered General Nurse
Agogo Presbyterian Hospital
Kumasi, Ghana
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education on selfcare.
- Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of all patient encounters, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating seamless information-sharing among healthcare providers.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patients'' conditions, allowing for early intervention and prompt management of potential complications.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity during interactions.
- Managed time effectively to prioritize patient needs while adhering to strict schedules for medication administration, treatments, and documentation.
- Streamlined medication administration processes to reduce errors and ensure accurate dosing for all patients.
- Implemented infection control measures within the clinical setting to minimize the risk of cross-contamination and maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, offering guidance on clinical skills and fostering a supportive work environment.
- Facilitated patient recovery by developing personalized care plans that incorporated both physical and emotional support strategies.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by coordinating with physicians, therapists, and case managers to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Advocated for patients'' rights to informed decision-making regarding their healthcare options, ensuring they received the necessary information to make educated choices about their treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Student Nurse Intern
University of Ghana Medical Centre
Accra, Ghana
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding, and charted intake for review.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting faster healing and reducing the risk of infection.
- Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as inserting IVs, drawing blood samples, and monitoring vital signs accurately and efficiently.
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for optimal results.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs, and offer assistance.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Student Nurse Intern
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH)
Accra, Ghana
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs, and offer assistance.
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects, and reported issues to senior staff.
- Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.
- Contributed to a safe and sanitary environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness standards within patient rooms.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana 05.2001 -
Skills
Health promotion
Quality improvement
Preoperative care
Clinical judgment
Disease prevention
Medication and IV administration
Patient education
Microsoft office
Wound care
Time management
Geriatric nursing
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of seven in the development of "A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis Protocol for Examining Policies Mitigating
the Determinants of African Nurses’ & Midwives’ Migration". BMJ Open.
Timeline
Health Center Volunteer
Nana Ama Serwaa Health Center
02.2024 - 12.2024
Registered General Nurse
Agogo Presbyterian Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023
Student Nurse Intern
University of Ghana Medical Centre
04.2021 - 06.2021
Student Nurse Intern
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH)
10.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ghana
05.2001 -