Sylvia Eyram Kottoh
Dzodze
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a robust career in direct patient care, staff supervision, and care coordination within fast-paced environments. Demonstrates exceptional composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patients and high-stress situations. Builds strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respect, and outstanding customer service. Committed to delivering quality healthcare while fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere for patients and colleagues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ward Manager
Medical Unit, St Anthony Catholic Hospital
12.2025 - Current
- Led nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined patient admission procedures and reduced wait times.
- Advocated for patients'' rights while maintaining respect for their preferences, values, beliefs, confidentiality, dignity, and comfort level throughout their hospital stay.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance through effective guidance.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Ward Manager
Orthopedic/ Trauma Unit, St Anthony Catholic Hospital
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices on the surgical floor.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare team members, utilizing electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and information sharing.
- Participated in regular audits of nursing practice, identifying areas requiring corrective action or further education for continuous quality improvement efforts on the orthopedic ward.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families for effective communication of treatment plans and progress updates.
- Mentored new nurses, facilitating smooth transition into their roles while fostering teamwork and professional growth.
- Facilitated timely discharges by closely monitoring patients'' progress and coordinating with physicians for prompt order execution.
- Directed nursing staff to optimize patient care and operational efficiency.
- Served as a liaison between administration and nursing staff regarding policy changes or concerns raised by either party.
Deputy Ward Manager
Orthopedic/ Trauma Unit, St Anthony Catholic Hospital
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Prepare schedule for nursing staff and auxiliary staff
- Monitor shift duties and performance, Developing assignments and ensuring accurate and efficient patient
- Address concerns and complaints from patients and their relatives, ensuring a positive patient experience
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities to optimize patient care delivery on the surgical floor.
- Mentored new nurses, facilitating smooth transition into their roles while fostering teamwork and professional growth.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring postoperative patients for signs of infection, blood clots, or other issues that may arise after surgery.
- Assisted patients in execution of physical therapy exercises and interventions, providing both physical and motivational support.
Nursing Officer
Orthopedic/ Trauma Unit, St Anthony Catholic Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Administered pain management protocols and monitored patient responses post-surgery.
- Assisted orthopedic patients with mobility tasks such as ambulation, transfers, and range-of-motion exercises as part of their rehabilitation process.
- Administered pre-operative and post-operative care for orthopedic patients, ensuring adherence to protocols.
Caregiver
HomeMed Ghana
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Nurse Intern
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted nursing staff in performing routine medical procedures and patient assessments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans and outcomes.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted with successful completion of daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding or assisting with ambulation for patients.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills while rotating through various hospital units, including emergency room, ICU, and pediatrics.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - General Nursing
University of Health And Allied Sciences
Ho, Ghana07.2019
Skills
- Analytical problem-solving
- Consistent reliability
- Adaptability to change
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Clinical staff management
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Advanced wound care
- Pre/post-operative care management
- IV insertion
- Medication administration
- Effective team collaboration
Certification
03/22-current
Licensed Registered Nurse (Nursing Officer) -
Customer care, Teamwork and Emotional Intelligence, (Kinyi Consult)- 11/2024
Languages
English
Ewe
Twi
Timeline
Ward Manager
Medical Unit, St Anthony Catholic Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Ward Manager
Orthopedic/ Trauma Unit, St Anthony Catholic Hospital
08.2025 - 11.2025
Deputy Ward Manager
Orthopedic/ Trauma Unit, St Anthony Catholic Hospital
09.2023 - 07.2025
Nursing Officer
Orthopedic/ Trauma Unit, St Anthony Catholic Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2023
Caregiver
HomeMed Ghana
06.2021 - 01.2022
Nurse Intern
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
04.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - General Nursing
University of Health And Allied Sciences
References
- William, Ladzaka, Administrator, +233209492557, +233244854922, St Anthony Catholic Hospital, Dzodze, Ghana
- Desire, Ametordzi, Principal Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager’s office, +233243065354, St Anthony Catholic Hospital, Dzodze, Ghana
- Hama Redeemer, Kelvin, In-service coordinator, +233248349785, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ridge, Accra, Ghana