Sylvia Lartey
ACCRA,GHANA
Summary
Experienced Nursing Officer bringing over 10 years in delivering exceptional patient care, based on individual needs. Successful at optimizing delivery and quality care1 through streamlined and modernized nursing actions and optimal resource allocation. Skilled in team leadership and collaboration with a stellar best-in-class record.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4035
4035
years of post-secondary education
Work History
TB COORDINATOR
Ghana Health Service, Community 22 Polyclinic
Tema
06.2022 - Current
- Laise with District Public Health Team educate the community on TB and other conditions, prevention and treatment.
- Counselling people in the community on medical conditions and healthcare options.
- Contact tracing of clients in the community and monitoring their well-being.
- Checking of vital sign, administering medications and dressing of wounds when needed.
- Partners with staffs of the O.P.D, C.W.C, A.N.C, Prescribers and other department of the facility to render quality healthcare.
- Report on clients, their conditions and treatment given are documented and sent to District Public Health Department monthly.
Senior Nursing Officer: Gynae Theatre Recovery Dep
Ghana Health Service
Tema, Ghana
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Developing care plan with the surgeon and anesthetist
- Receiving patient from theatre after surgery
- Ensure airway is clear
- Checking vital signs and documenting
- Checking incisional sites for bleeding
- Maintaining client’s intravenous therapy
- Managing pain and treating post-operative nausea with prescribed medications
- Ensuring client gets enough rest after surgery
- Educating and assuring patient of quick recovery.
- Assessed patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
Nursing Officer: General/ Pediatric Ward
Ghana Health Service
Tema, Ghana
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Using the nursing process for client centered care plan
- Ensure vital signs are checked and recorded
- Assured consistent quality of care for the elderly with comprehensive health assessments.
- Using aseptic technique in all nursing procedures
- Assessment and dressing of wounds
- Insertion and removal of catheter
- Feeding of clients through NG tubes
- Explaining nursing procedures to patients
- Training of other staffs and staff scheduling
- Collaborate with physicians to develop treatment plans for complex medical cases.
Nursing Officer: Out Patient Department
Ghana Health Service
Tema, Ghana
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Using the nursing process for client centered care plan
- Ensure vital signs are checked and recorded
- Assured consistent quality of care for the elderly with comprehensive health assessments.
- Observing growth of children through regular weighing.
- Using aseptic technique in all nursing procedures
- Assessment and dressing of wounds
- Insertion and removal of catheter
- Collaborate with physicians to develop treatment plans for complex medical cases.
Out Patient Department: Nursing Officer
Vittin Health Centre
Tamale, Ghana
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Educating patient on diseases conditions, prevention and treatment.
- Giving quality care to the elderly and ensuring their safety
- Creating health awareness campaign in the communities to prevent the spread of diseases within the community.
- Checking and documenting vital signs
- Weighing of children in the community.
- Treatment of minor ailments and referring major case
- Educating patient administration of medication
- Going out to surrounding villages for Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention.
Staff Nurse; Female Medical Ward
Wa Regional Hospital
Upper West Region, Ghana
01.2013 - 02.2017
- Created individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data
- Administered prescribed medications according to established policies and procedures
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patient progress and needs
- Provided professional nursing care to acutely and chronically ill patients
- Reviewed patient records and medical reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards
- Counseled patients on health-related topics such as diet, exercise, medications
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols
- Developed and maintained relationships with other healthcare professionals
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjusted treatment plans accordingly
- Contributed to nursing staff development through attendance of occupational workshops and leading of certification initiatives.
Rotation Nurse
War Memorial Hospital
Navrongo
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Performed various nursing duties in different departments including OPD, Male and Female Medical/Surgical Ward, Psychiatric Unit, ENT, Pediatric Ward, and Eye Unit.
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
University of Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra Region/ GhanaRegistered General Nursing -
Narh Bita College
Tema, Greater Accra Region /GhanaBachelor of Science in Nursing (Community Health) -
University of Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra Region/ Ghana 05.2001 - 01.2018
Skills
- High Level of Commitment
- Dedicated to task and delivery of same
- Courageous
- Competence
- Compassionate
- Caring
- Loving
- Teamwork
- Critical thinker
Personal Information
- Title: Registered Nurse
- Date of birth: 04/17/82
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital status: Married
Timeline
TB COORDINATOR
Ghana Health Service, Community 22 Polyclinic
06.2022 - Current
Senior Nursing Officer: Gynae Theatre Recovery Dep
Ghana Health Service
06.2022 - 01.2023
Nursing Officer: General/ Pediatric Ward
Ghana Health Service
04.2021 - 06.2022
Nursing Officer: Out Patient Department
Ghana Health Service
09.2020 - 04.2021
Out Patient Department: Nursing Officer
Vittin Health Centre
03.2017 - 08.2020
Staff Nurse; Female Medical Ward
Wa Regional Hospital
01.2013 - 02.2017
Rotation Nurse
War Memorial Hospital
08.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Community Health) -
University of Ghana
05.2001 - 01.2018
Diploma in Nursing -
University of Ghana
Registered General Nursing -
Narh Bita College
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