SYLVIA NYAMEKYE
Hill
Summary
As a nurse I vary, my common goals include providing compassionate care, having an innate attitude to assist in improving patient care, being pro-active and a team player and advancing in my nursing career. I often strive to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and contribute to the healthcare field. I have the mental set-up of positiveness and the capacity to adapt to innovative skills and environments.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
Work History
Regustered Nurse
Achimota Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Ward management and care plan formulation
- Monitoring and recording of vital signs and administration of drugs
- Wound dressing (open wounds, diabetic wounds and surgical wounds)
- Catheter care for post-operative patients
- Assisted as a scrub nurse in 9 surgeries
- Four being hernia repair, three appendectomies, two emergency caesarian sections
- Assisted in suturing
- Administration of prescribed drugs to patients
- Making of simple and operation beds
- Feeding of unconscious patient using the Naso gastric tube.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Trainee Nurse
ADA –EAST DISTRICT HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 10.2021
- At the emergency unit and also assisted wound dressing
- Monitoring and recording of vital signs
- Administered oral, intravenous and intramuscular medications to patients
- Administered BCG(bacilli calmette-guerine) to new born babies at the maternity ward.
Trainee Nurse
Ankaful Psychiatry Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2021
- Assisted in medication administration
- Monitored patients mental and physical well-being.
Nurse Trainee
Korle - Bu Teaching Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted in providing direct patient care under supervision of senior nurses and physicians
- Worked at the pediatric oncology ward and assisted in administering chemo medications to the children
- Worked at the gynae ward and assisted in delivery of babies.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Trainee Nurse
Ketu-South Municipal Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Monitored patients’ vital signs
- Assisted in procedure such as wound dressing, bathing and grooming of patients and feeding of critically ill patients.
Trainee Nurse
Pantang Hospital
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Practical training on mental health
- Physical and mental assessment of inward patients and administration of psychotic drugs.
Trainee Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Kwadaso Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Practical training on advance and theatre nursing
- Assisting as a scrub nurse for 3 procedures
- One of them being exploratory laparotomy, second being a testicular torsion repair and the latter, anal fistula and serving as circulating nurse for 3 procedures (appendectomy)
- Administration of drugs (mixtures, vials, ampules and tablets).
Trainee Nurse
St. Dominic’s Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Practical training on basic nursing and first aid
- Detailed writing of care plan for (hypertensive, diabetic, malaria and renal failure patients) and physical assessment of patients
- Monitoring of patients vital signs and recording finding.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc) - General Nursing
Central University, Miotso Campus
12.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc) - General Nursing
Central University, Miotso Campus
12.2021
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL -
Gospel international
01.2015
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL -
Gospel international
01.2015
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Education
- Compassionate Care
- Care plan implementation
- Wound Management
Languages
English
Twi
Summary Skills
- Good and clear communication
- Critical thinking
- Attention to details
- Ability to work in teams
- Strong work ethics
- Cultural awareness and organization
- Ability to work effectively
References
- MR.BRIGHT KUMBE, 0240112475, Nursing Administrator, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
- DR.BENSON OWUSU, 0247586344, LECTURER, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
- MRS ROSE BOAKYE, 0246607528, SENIOR NURSING OFFICER, ACHIMOTA HOSPITAL
Timeline
Regustered Nurse
Achimota Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Trainee Nurse
ADA –EAST DISTRICT HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 10.2021
Trainee Nurse
Ankaful Psychiatry Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2021
Nurse Trainee
Korle - Bu Teaching Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2020
Trainee Nurse
Ketu-South Municipal Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2019
Trainee Nurse
Pantang Hospital
02.2019 - 04.2019
Trainee Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Kwadaso Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2018
Trainee Nurse
St. Dominic’s Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc) - General Nursing
Central University, Miotso Campus
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc) - General Nursing
Central University, Miotso Campus
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL -
Gospel international
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL -
Gospel international
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