Wendy Asiedu-Antwi
Accra
Summary
Experienced in managing nursing operations within theatre and recovery settings, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to evaluate nursing interventions and adjust care plans based on patient assessments, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Skilled in supervising junior nursing staff, conducting regular rounds, and maintaining accurate documentation to support quality care delivery. Proven track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient services and implement effective emergency procedures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nursing Officer Critical Care
Ghana health service
Accra
04.2010 - Current
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Educated families about illness prevention techniques, medications side effects and treatments options.
- Ensured all necessary documentation was completed accurately within required timelines.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Administered prescribed medications according to established policies and procedures.
- Reviewed patient records and medical reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Adhered to hospital policies, procedures, regulations and standards of professional practice.
- Supervised the work of junior nurses and ensured that they were performing their duties correctly.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patient progress and needs.
- Assessed staffing levels in order to meet patient needs efficiently.
- Attended continuing education programs designed to stay abreast of current trends in healthcare services.
- Performed routine physical assessments, including vital signs monitoring, height and weight measurements.
- Created individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans for complex medical cases.
- Implemented strategies to improve quality outcomes while reducing costs related to care delivery.
- Provided leadership support through mentoring staff members on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Created and implemented staff schedules and provided quality nursing care to patients.
- Greeted new patients and delivered information about facility and its services.
- Contributed to nursing staff development through attendance of occupational workshops and leading of certification initiatives.
- Verified emergency readiness and workflow sustention by training clinical staff in emergency guidelines and procedures.
- Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment.
- Coordinated with clinical teams to establish and implement emergency procedures.
- Created and integrated new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Acted promptly on identified issues impacting compliance, patient satisfaction or treatment quality.
- Built successful nursing team focused on delivering quality care, treatment and services to patients.
- Developed culture focused on meeting patient needs with team-oriented nursing approach.
- Kept nursing team in compliance with Joint Commission standards and good practices for maximum patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Senior Nursing Officer Critical Care
Ghana health service
Greater Accra
04.2010 - Current
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Educated families about illness prevention techniques, medications side effects and treatments options.
- Ensured all necessary documentation was completed accurately within required timelines.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided professional nursing care to acutely and chronically ill patients.
- Administered prescribed medications according to established policies and procedures.
- Reviewed patient records and medical reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Developed and maintained relationships with other healthcare professionals.
- Adhered to hospital policies, procedures, regulations and standards of professional practice.
- Supervised the work of junior nurses and ensured that they were performing their duties correctly.
- Assessed staffing levels in order to meet patient needs efficiently.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patient progress and needs.
- Attended continuing education programs designed to stay abreast of current trends in healthcare services.
- Created individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans for complex medical cases.
- Implemented strategies to improve quality outcomes while reducing costs related to care delivery.
- Counseled patients on health-related topics such as diet, exercise, medications.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress or concerns.
- Provided leadership support through mentoring staff members on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Created and implemented staff schedules and provided quality nursing care to patients.
- Greeted new patients and delivered information about facility and its services.
- Contributed to nursing staff development through attendance of occupational workshops and leading of certification initiatives.
- Verified emergency readiness and workflow sustention by training clinical staff in emergency guidelines and procedures.
- Prepared quarterly patient care assessments and made appropriate recommendations.
- Coordinated with clinical teams to establish and implement emergency procedures.
- Distributed staff, assignments and resources to meet patient care needs in each unit, reduce overtime and cut costs.
- Created and integrated new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- Acted promptly on identified issues impacting compliance, patient satisfaction or treatment quality.
- Built successful nursing team focused on delivering quality care, treatment and services to patients.
- Developed culture focused on meeting patient needs with team-oriented nursing approach.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Sunyani Nurses Training College
Sunyani01-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Care plan development
- Quality improvement
- Staff supervision
- Documentation management
- Medication administration
- Emergency procedures
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Time management
- Regulatory compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Job performance evaluations
- Staff mentoring and coaching
- Budget report preparation
- Record maintenance
- Care coordination
- Staff scheduling
- Ethical practice
- Nursing operations reconstruction
- Healthcare compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Nursing staff supervision
- Nursing management
- Clinical assessment
- Patient services coordination
- Medical documentation
- Electronic medical records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Resource utilization
- Clinical judgment
- Infection prevention
- Documentation accuracy
- Compassionate care
- Care planning
- Staff development
- Disease prevention
- Health promotion
- Cultural history
- Treatment monitoring
- Operational efficiency
- Effective communication
- Care delivery
- Stakeholder coordination
- Interdepartmental functions coordination
- Customer service
Timeline
Senior Nursing Officer Critical Care
Ghana health service
04.2010 - Current
Senior Nursing Officer Critical Care
Ghana health service
04.2010 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Sunyani Nurses Training College