Sylvia Amankwaah
Kumasi
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, excelling in vital signs monitoring and patient assessment. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring individualized care plans. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, good working relationship among other staffs and adept at managing patient needs, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH
12.2024 - Current
- Monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educating patients on health management and medication adherence effectively.
- Performs nasogastric tube feeding.
- Transfusion of blood and blood products, and monitoring for transfusion reactions.
- Dressing wounds aseptically.
- Administration of supplementary oxygen to patients in need.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records system.
- Engaged with families to provide emotional support during challenging situations effectively.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
School Nurse
Bright Heritage Academy
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered first aid to learners before taking them to nearest health facility when necessary.
- Educated students on nutrition and hygiene practices to promote overall wellness in the school community.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create individualized health plans for students with chronic conditions.
- Provided support during school events.
Rotational Nurse
Nkawie-Toase Government Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols under supervision of ward in-charge.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting abnormal findings to ward in-charge.
- Joined the healthcare team for ward rounds to effectively plan patients care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions under supervision.
- assisted in maintaining hygienic needs of patients.
- performed feeding via NG tube under supervision of ward in-charge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Garden City University College
Kenyasi, Kumasi12-2023
Diploma in Nursing - Registered Nursing
St. Patrick's Nursing And Midwifery Training College
09-2020
General Science
Dwamena Akenten Senior High School
Offinso, Kumasi06-2016
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care plan collaboration
- Effective and therapeutic communication
- Effective and accurate electronic documentation
- Handling and taking over the ward
- Setting up and securing iv line
- Discharging patients
- catheter insertion and removal
- Monitoring intake and output
- wound care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH
12.2024 - Current
School Nurse
Bright Heritage Academy
01.2023 - 12.2023
Rotational Nurse
Nkawie-Toase Government Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Garden City University College
Diploma in Nursing - Registered Nursing
St. Patrick's Nursing And Midwifery Training College
General Science
Dwamena Akenten Senior High School