A dynamic and results-driven healthcare professional with over 15 years of combined experience as a Registered General Nurse, Administrator, and Human Resource graduate possessing strong clinical, leadership and administrative skills seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my diverse skill set, clinical expertise and passion for nursing to provide compassionate care and clinical leadership in a dynamic healthcare environment to support the success of the organization and make a positive impact on patient care and employee satisfaction
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Vera Antwi Amamoo
Accra
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing & Midwifery CouncilAccra
Senior Operations Officer
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Index trainees of nursing and midwifery institutions
- Register newly qualified nurse assistants, nurses, and midwives
- Issue license to newly qualified nurse assistants, nurses, and midwives
- Renew license to newly qualified nurse assistants, nurses, and midwives
- Monitor and evaluate subordinates as required
- Supervise operations of the department
- Report writing
- Test construction for the conduct of Licensing Examinations
- Chief invigilator during the conduct of Licensing Examinations
- Review key organization policies, standards, and guidelines.
Tema General Hospital (Medical, Surgical and Emergency Departments)Accra
Senior Nursing Officer
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Assess patients' health condition including vital signs and communicate significant changes to physician
- Administer medications and monitor patient reactions
- Provide wound care and monitor healing progress
- Educate patients and their families about medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies
- Triage patients based on severity of condition to prioritize treatment
- Stabilize patients with life-threatening conditions
- Coordinate patient care with other healthcare professionals
- General Nursing Duties
- Keep proper documentation of all procedures
- Formulate and implement nursing care plan
- Perform triaging of patients
- Dust and clean wards
- Attend meetings, workshops, and Continuing Professional Development programs
- Perform other duties assigned by superior
- Take inventory of specialized equipment and other logistics
Nursing and Midwifery CouncilAccra
Operations Officer
01.2014 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Receive entry forms for Licensing Examination
- Prepare documents needed for practical and written Licensing Examination
- Receive and package Patient/Family Care Studies of candidates
- Vet Licensing Examination results of candidates
- File candidates’ documents after Examination
- Issue certificates for newly qualified nurses, nurse assistants and midwives
Bryan Love Orthopedic HospitalNewcastle
Nursing/Quality Assurance Officer
01.2012 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Ensures hospital meets regulatory and accreditation requirements to ensure compliance
- Identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives to address deficiencies
- Provides training on quality control policies and procedures
- Responsible for ensuring patient safety by monitoring and reporting adverse events
- Manages data collection and analysis to track hospital performance and identify areas for improvement
- Provide emotional support and answer questions about patients' condition.
Southern Cross Health Care, Moorfield Home
Healthcare Assistant
06.2009 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily task
- Data-keeping
- Educated clients on their health and health-related issues.
Korle–Bu Teaching Hospital, Orthopedic Theatre
Theatres and Recovery Ward Nurse
03.2008 - 12.2008
Job overview
- Assisted surgeons to perform surgery, scrub nurse, runner nurse
- Set the theatre up; dusting, arranging things needed for surgery
- Record keeping
- Supporting patients with daily living tasks
- Assisting clients to access the community
- Clinical rotation in theatre, gynecology, and emergency nursing obstetrics
- Educate patients on their health and related issues
- Pre-operational education
Education
University of Legon
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
10.2022
University Overview
University of Cape Coast
Education
01.2022
University Overview
University of Sunderland
Master of Science from Human Resource Management
09.2010
University Overview
Newcastle University
Graduate Diploma from Business and Social Sciences
08.2009
University Overview
Nurses Training College
Diploma from Nursing
08.2006
University Overview
Ghana Secondary School
Senior Secondary School Certificate
08.2002
University Overview
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Ms Office Suite (Ms Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Proficient in English Language; IELTS 75 (2018)
- Good presentation skills
- Team player
- Detail-oriented
- Good communication
- Clinical Skills
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- General Nursing Skills
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Scheduling and time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership and management
- Budgeting and resource management
- Practical Attachment
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Registered General Nurse (RGN3027) Nursing and Midwifery Council November 2007
- Care of Medicines Foundation Module Boots/College of Pharmacy Practice July 2011
References
References
- MS Grace Dankwa Deputy Director Nursing/Operation Nursing and Midwifery Council Box MB 44 Accra-Ghana Dr. Luke Laari University of Ghana, Legon School of Nursing and Midwifery llaari@ug.edu.gh Tel 00233244756126
- MS Cynthia Asante, Principal Nursing Officer, Tema General Hospital, P. o. Box 14, +233273092335
Timeline
Senior Operations Officer
Nursing & Midwifery Council
01.2018 - Current
Senior Nursing Officer
Tema General Hospital (Medical, Surgical and Emergency Departments)
01.2018 - Current
Operations Officer
Nursing and Midwifery Council
01.2014 - 01.2018
Nursing/Quality Assurance Officer
Bryan Love Orthopedic Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
Healthcare Assistant
Southern Cross Health Care, Moorfield Home
06.2009 - 05.2012
Theatres and Recovery Ward Nurse
Korle–Bu Teaching Hospital, Orthopedic Theatre
03.2008 - 12.2008
University of Legon
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Education
University of Sunderland
Master of Science from Human Resource Management
Newcastle University
Graduate Diploma from Business and Social Sciences
Nurses Training College
Diploma from Nursing
Ghana Secondary School
Senior Secondary School Certificate
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