Vida Amoah Sakyi
Accra
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proactive individual focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care. Skilled in overseeing acute and chronic conditions and certified in [Area of certification].
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tema General hospital(Ghana Health service)
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Analyzed and evaluated success of care plans, interventions and treatments.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ashaiman Municipal hospital
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Raphael medical hospital
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wisconsin International University
Accra ,ghana 11.2023
Certificate in Nursing - Nursing Assistance
Fomena Nursing Training
Kumasi, Ghana11.2016
Skills
- Client Satisfaction
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Dietary Needs
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Ambulatory Care
- Ng Tube
- Family Communication
- Pulse Oximetry
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring Fluids
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Quality Patient Care
- Dressing Assistance
- Calm Under Stress
- Nutrition and Diet
- Nursing Assistance
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Infection Prevention
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Active Listening
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tema General hospital(Ghana Health service)
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ashaiman Municipal hospital
04.2019 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Raphael medical hospital
09.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wisconsin International University
Certificate in Nursing - Nursing Assistance
Fomena Nursing Training
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