Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Earlyinternships
References
Projects
Specialistinternships
Leadership Experience
Timeline
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SELINA APPIAH BOATENG

Asamang

Summary

Dynamic pediatric care specialist with a proven track record at S.D.A. Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through expert family-centered care and effective team management. Spearheaded initiatives that led to a 30% increase in evidence-based nursing practices, showcasing strong leadership and adaptability. Excelled in patient assessment and counseling, committed to advocating for patients and their families.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

RESEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBER

S.D.A. HOSPITAL ASAMANG, ASHANTI
KUMASI
10.2023 - Current
  • Participated in educational sessions and workshops designed to increase knowledge of relevant topics.
  • Developed strategies to address identified gaps in services and resources within the organization's scope of responsibility.
  • Served as a liaison between committees and other organizations working towards similar goals.

DEPUTY NURSE MANAGER

S.D.A. hoapital Asamang, Ashanti
Kumasi
10.2023 - Current
  • Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
  • Implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Senior Nursing Officer

S.D.A Hospital
Asamang
01.2013 - Current
  • Provide specialized pediatric nursing care, applying advanced knowledge gained from Pediatric Nursing specialization
  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans for complex pediatric cases
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care and family support
  • Participate in hospital-wide initiatives to improve pediatric healthcare delivery and patient outcomes

Intern

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted in the management of complex pediatric cases in a tertiary healthcare setting, enhancing skills in advanced pediatric care
  • Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill children

Member, Disciplinary Committee

S.D.A Hospital
Asamang
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Participated in fair and thorough investigations of staff misconduct, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and professional standards
  • Contributed to the development of updated disciplinary guidelines, promoting a culture of accountability and integrity within the hospital

Member, Peer Review Team

S.D.A Hospital
Asamang
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Facilitated regular peer review sessions, promoting continuous improvement in nursing practices among a team of 10+ colleagues
  • Introduced a constructive feedback system that led to a 30% increase in the adoption of evidence-based practices among nursing staff

Intern

Manhyia Government Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted detailed pediatric health assessments and developed care plans for diverse childhood illnesses
  • Collaborated with the pediatric emergency team to provide urgent care, improving rapid response skills in critical situations

Intern

Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Kumasi
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Company Overview: Pampaso, Kumasi
  • Provided specialized nursing care in the neonatal intensive care unit, gaining expertise in managing premature and high-risk newborns
  • Educated new mothers on essential childcare practices, including breastfeeding techniques and newborn health monitoring
  • Pampaso, Kumasi

Deputy Nurse Manager

S.D.A Hospital
Asamang
01.2017 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw daily operations and staff management for a team of 30+ nurses, ensuring efficient patient care and maintaining high standards of service
  • Implemented a new staff scheduling system, reducing overtime hours by 15% and improving overall staff satisfaction
  • Coordinated with department heads to streamline patient flow, resulting in a 20% reduction in wait times for non-emergency cases

Intern

Sunyani Regional Hospital
Sunyani
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Conducted a comprehensive patient care study, developing skills in thorough clinical documentation and analysis
  • Assisted in general nursing duties across various departments, gaining broad exposure to different medical specialties

Intern

Ankaful Hospital
Cape Coast
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Company Overview: Cape Coast (Psychiatry Affiliation)
  • Provided specialized nursing care to patients with mental health conditions, developing skills in psychiatric assessment and intervention
  • Participated in group therapy sessions, enhancing understanding of therapeutic communication in mental health care
  • Cape Coast (Psychiatry Affiliation)

Intern

Achimota Hospital
Achimota
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Assisted in outpatient department operations, improving skills in triage and initial patient assessment
  • Collaborated with senior nursing staff in administering medications and treatments, ensuring accurate documentation

Intern

Holy Family Hospital
Berekum
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Company Overview: Berekum
  • Rotated through medical and surgical wards, gaining hands-on experience in basic nursing procedures and patient care
  • Assisted in the maternity ward, developing skills in prenatal care and postnatal support for new mothers
  • Berekum

Intern

St. Mary's Catholic Hospital
Drobo
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Company Overview: Drobo
  • Shadowed experienced nurses in various departments, gaining insight into hospital operations and patient care protocols
  • Assisted in basic patient care activities, including vital signs monitoring and maintaining hygiene standards
  • Drobo

Education

Specialist - Paediatric Nursing

Ghana College of Nurses And Midwives
Legon, Accra, Ghana
10-2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Garden City University College
Kenyase, Kumasi, Ghana
06-2015

Skills

  • Paediatric Care
  • Family-Centered Care
  • Advocate for patients and their families
  • Counseling
  • Leader
  • General Nursing
  • Patient Assessment
  • Team management
  • Mentoring
  • Decision-making
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability

Earlyinternships

  • Sunyani Regional Hospital, 01/01/10, 12/31/10, Conducted a comprehensive patient care study, developing skills in thorough clinical documentation and analysis., Assisted in general nursing duties across various departments, gaining broad exposure to different medical specialties.
  • Ankaful Hospital, Cape Coast (Psychiatry Affiliation), 01/01/09, 12/31/09, Provided specialized nursing care to patients with mental health conditions, developing skills in psychiatric assessment and intervention., Participated in group therapy sessions, enhancing understanding of therapeutic communication in mental health care.
  • Achimota Hospital, 01/01/09, 12/31/09, Assisted in outpatient department operations, improving skills in triage and initial patient assessment., Collaborated with senior nursing staff in administering medications and treatments, ensuring accurate documentation.
  • Holy Family Hospital, Berekum, 01/01/08, 12/31/08, Rotated through medical and surgical wards, gaining hands-on experience in basic nursing procedures and patient care., Assisted in the maternity ward, developing skills in prenatal care and postnatal support for new mothers.
  • St. Mary's Catholic Hospital, Drobo, 01/01/08, 12/31/08, Shadowed experienced nurses in various departments, gaining insight into hospital operations and patient care protocols., Assisted in basic patient care activities, including vital signs monitoring and maintaining hygiene standards.

References

  • Mr. Isaac Agyemang Gyasi, Deputy Director of Nursing, S.D.A. Hospital Asamang, Ashanti, nyagi2008@yahoo.com, +233 244449105
  • Mrs. Christine Osei Mensah, Senior Lecturer, Garden City University College, adwoadowaa@gmail.com, +233 244256409

Projects

Knowledge and practice of paediatric asthma: A case study of nurses at SDA Hospital Asamang. Unsafe abortion practices among adolescents in Bechem Government Hospital.

Specialistinternships

  • Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, 01/01/22, 12/31/23, Assisted in the management of complex pediatric cases in a tertiary healthcare setting, enhancing skills in advanced pediatric care., Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill children.
  • Manhyia Government Hospital, 01/01/21, 12/31/21, Conducted detailed pediatric health assessments and developed care plans for diverse childhood illnesses., Collaborated with the pediatric emergency team to provide urgent care, improving rapid response skills in critical situations.
  • Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Pampaso, Kumasi, 01/01/20, 12/31/20, Provided specialized nursing care in the neonatal intensive care unit, gaining expertise in managing premature and high-risk newborns., Educated new mothers on essential childcare practices, including breastfeeding techniques and newborn health monitoring.

Leadership Experience

  • Senior Nursing Officer, S.D.A Hospital Asamang, 01/01/18, Present, Lead and mentored a team of 10 junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development., Spearhead the implementation of a new patient education program, improving patient compliance with post-discharge instructions by 25%.
  • Deputy Nurse Manager, S.D.A Hospital Asamang, 01/01/17, 12/31/20, Oversaw daily operations and staff management for a team of 30+ nurses, ensuring efficient patient care and maintaining high standards of service., Implemented a new staff scheduling system, reducing overtime hours by 15% and improving overall staff satisfaction., Coordinated with department heads to streamline patient flow, resulting in a 20% reduction in wait times for non-emergency cases.
  • Member, Disciplinary Committee, S.D.A Hospital Asamang, 01/01/19, 12/31/22, Participated in fair and thorough investigations of staff misconduct, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and professional standards., Contributed to the development of updated disciplinary guidelines, promoting a culture of accountability and integrity within the hospital.
  • Member, Peer Review Team, S.D.A Hospital Asamang, 01/01/19, 12/31/22, Facilitated regular peer review sessions, promoting continuous improvement in nursing practices among a team of 10+ colleagues., Introduced a constructive feedback system that led to a 30% increase in the adoption of evidence-based practices among nursing staff.

Timeline

RESEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBER

S.D.A. HOSPITAL ASAMANG, ASHANTI
10.2023 - Current

DEPUTY NURSE MANAGER

S.D.A. hoapital Asamang, Ashanti
10.2023 - Current

Intern

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023

Intern

Manhyia Government Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021

Intern

Maternal and Child Health Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020

Member, Disciplinary Committee

S.D.A Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2022

Member, Peer Review Team

S.D.A Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2022

Deputy Nurse Manager

S.D.A Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2020

Senior Nursing Officer

S.D.A Hospital
01.2013 - Current

Intern

Sunyani Regional Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2010

Intern

Ankaful Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2009

Intern

Achimota Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2009

Intern

Holy Family Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2008

Intern

St. Mary's Catholic Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2008

Specialist - Paediatric Nursing

Ghana College of Nurses And Midwives

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Garden City University College
SELINA APPIAH BOATENG