Vida Oppong
Takoradi
Summary
I am a hardworking Senior Staff Nurse from the Ministry Of Health who always puts the needs of my patients or clients at heart. In my role as a nurse in the healthcare sector for almost five years now, I have acquired a wide range of essential skills, knowledge, experience and positive attitudes that can be beneficial to your organisation. I have acquired good communication skills, empathy, patience and resilience and i believe when i join your company i will add great benefits. I can adjust myself to different conditions and pressures at work so that better services can be provided. I have demonstrated great commitment to patient safety and health promotion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
Kwesimintsim Government Hospital
Takoradi
09.2019 - Current
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene techniques and equipment sterilization procedures.
- Performed various nursing procedures such as wound dressing, bed baths, vital signs monitoring, administration of medication, etc in order to promote and improve the health and well-being of patients.
- Supervised students and junior nurses on the ward and coordinated their activities and ensured proper nursing management to improve patients health.
Education
Diploma In General Nursing - Nursing
Cape Coast Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Cape Coast 08.2016
Skills
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- Geriatric Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Disease Prevention
- Diabetes management
- Health Promotion
- Care Planning
- Documentation
- Surgical care
- Infection control measures
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Home Health Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
Certification
Care Certificate from Caredemy
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
Kwesimintsim Government Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Diploma In General Nursing - Nursing
Cape Coast Nursing And Midwifery Training College