SELASSIE SENU-AKORTIA
REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE
TAKORADI,WESTERN REGION
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Patient-oriented Nurse 4 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
AXIM GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
04.2021 - Current
- Followed hospitals guidelines in monitoring patients, followed doctors appointments which included medication schedules,exercises routines and home visiting.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Engaged clients and answered thier
- Provided a calm and caring atmosphere for patients.
- Monitoring and recording patient’s temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates
- Changed dressings and inserted catheter according to doctors prescriptions.
- Assessed patient’s condition and implemented effective interventions
- Administered infusion therapy such as IV fluids, antibiotics, antivirals and electrolytes
- Provide support and transfer of bedridden patient.
- Recorded patient condition.
- Managed bed-to-chair transfer and bed turns for patients.
- Assisted 10 patients with ADLs which included personal hygiene,assisted with shopping,bathing ,cooking , feeding,using the toilets and exercising.
Data Clerk
E.F Annor Oral Geneology
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Entry of collected family data using spreadsheet, filed records and prepared reports
- Produced monthly report on time and assisted with file organization, research and development
- Obtained data and uploaded them unto the database
- Input client information into spreadsheets and company database to provide leaders with quick access to essential client data
- Proofread and edited documents to correct errors
- Collected and organized information for entry, prioritizing entries to increase efficiency.
REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE
KWAHU GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Monitoring and recording patient's temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate
- Transporting patient from one place to another
- Preparing patients for treatment
- Facilitating the admission and discharge processes of client
- Serving meals to patients and monitoring their eating habits
- Maintaining clean and safe working environment
- Performing duties of both the Scrub and Circulating Nurse
- Determining a patient's need
- Generally assisting in patient's overall comfort
- Aiding patient's to commute
- Observing residents health concern and reporting abnormalities to the ward in-charge
- Updating patient's record
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Nurse Intern
Atibie Government Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients
- Supervised and upheld cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for testing
- Participated in implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of health issues
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information
- Communicated and interacted with patients to determine need for assistance or emotional and physical support
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes and trips to restroom
- Educated and equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Protected patient wounds and infections by applying clean dressings, stockings and support bandages.
Student Nurse
Koforidua Regional Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Manned immunization stations to increase vaccinations rates in vulnerable communities
- Cared for patient caseload under direction of physician and nursing staff
- Helped set up and conduct blood drives by collecting patient information, monitoring recovery and organizing paperwork
- Developed and practiced study techniques to retain information and meet assignment objectives
- Assisted medical team with procedures
- Communicated diagnosis and prognosis updates to patients and family members
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences
- Enhanced medical care by delivering compassionate emotional, physical and social support to facility residents
- Established immediate and long-term care goals and worked with interdisciplinary team to create plans to achieve goals
- Backed up nursing staff by handling indirect patient care needs
- Noted changes in patient condition by notifying and assisting nurses in handling patient care needs
- Promoted open communication and honored patient rights and confidentiality.
Student Nurse Intern
Sunyani Municipal Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Observed quality and comfort services delivered by nursing staff and expanded patient care abilities
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes
- Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draws
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
Student Nurse
Sunyani Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff
- Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed charts to check for special conditions
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs
- Verified menu and current diet order to deliver meal trays and snacks to patient
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
Education
DIPLOMA - Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Sunyani , Ghana09.2018
High School Diploma -
St. Pauls Senior High School
Asakraka-Kwahu Ghana, Ghana06.2013
Skills
- Web browsing and e-mailing
- Microsoft Office applications and operating systems
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Management
- Patient Privacy
- Problem Solving
- Team Work
- Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Unit Administration
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Assessment
- Mobility Assistance
- ADL Assistance
- Home care
- Collecting vitals
Certification
- Diploma certificate in Registered General Nursing with CGPA OF 3.31
- Record of completion for a 5 hours Health Care Assistant in British Colombia.
- Alison Caregiving skills in Dementia- certificate.
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
AXIM GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
04.2021 - Current
Data Clerk
E.F Annor Oral Geneology
09.2019 - 04.2020
REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE
KWAHU GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
04.2019 - 04.2020
Nurse Intern
Atibie Government Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2018
Student Nurse
Koforidua Regional Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2017
Student Nurse Intern
Sunyani Municipal Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2016
Student Nurse
Sunyani Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2016
DIPLOMA - Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
High School Diploma -
St. Pauls Senior High School
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
https://linkedin.com/in/selassie-senu-akortia-b71a2298
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Researching
- Listening to music
- Swimming
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
https://linkedin.com/in/selassie-senu-akortia-b71a2298
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Researching
- Listening to music
- Swimming
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