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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A compassionate, reliable, and dedicated registered nurse with about 10 years of working experience, offering outstanding and exceptional nursing expertise as well as patient outcomes; seeking to gain employment as a registered nurse in your institute

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ad3sq5@r.postjobfree.com

Ghana,Accra

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse

NOVEMBER 2014 - TILL DATE ACCRA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, ACCRA, GREATER ACCRA

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists, to provide comprehensive care and treatment for patients with psychiatric disorders.

Direct patients in performing daily active exercises in the morning

Monitor patients' vital signs, behaviors, and medication adherence, promptly reporting any significant changes or concerns to the supervising nurse or physician.

Administer medications as prescribed, adhering to strict protocols and ensuring accurate documentation of dosage, route, and time of administration.

Conduct therapeutic activities and group sessions to promote patient engagement, socialization, and the development of coping skills.

Assist patients in personal care activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Provide emotional support and crisis intervention to patients experiencing acute psychiatric episodes, utilizing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm and reassuring demeanor.

Develop strong therapeutic relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate open communication and patient-centered care. Documented patient progress,

treatment plans, and interventions in the Lightwave health information management system (LHIMS)ensuring compliance with privacy and confidentiality regulations.

Managed daily medical matters of critically ill patients requiring 24/7 observation.

Established IV access to take blood samples and administer medication.

Took up and handed over from colleague nurses.

Registered Nurse

March 2012 - TILL DATE JELAS DRUG REHABILITATION CENTRE, ADENTA, GREATER ACCRA

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.

Documented patient progress, treatment plans, and interventions in patient’s folder, ensuring compliance with privacy and confidentiality regulations.

Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop the spread of infections.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measured vital signs.

Educated patients and families on health education and disease prevention.

Prepared and set up a tray for administration of iv medication

Dressed wound aseptically; reported and documented significant changes in wound healing progress as required.

Managed daily medical matters of critically ill patients requiring 24/7 observation.

Monitored and recorded input and output in patients with renal conditions.

Took up and handed over from colleague nurses.

Actively participated in ward rounds along with the health team.

Delivered health talks to patients at the outpatient departments, assessed their gab knowledge, and bridged gaps to address misinformation.

Assisted with patient mobility to prevent pressure sores.

Established IV access to take blood samples and administer medication.

Arrested bleeding from wounded parts, treated and bandaged wound while observing aseptic protocols.

EDUCATION

Diploma In Mental Health Nursing

OCTOBER 2007- OCTOBER 2010 NURSES TRAINING COLLAGE, PANTANG, GREATER ACCRA

LANGUAGES

English

Fluent

SKILLS

Lightwave Health Information Managemrnt System (LHIMS)

Communication

Recognizing the bill of patient’s right

Preparing a patient-centered care plan

Triaging

Administration of oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and iv medications

Aseptic and infection control procedures

Admission and discharge of patient

Monitoring of vital signs

Familiar with lifting, positioning, and transporting patients into and out of; beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and stretchers.

Sound knowledge of providing personal care in; eating, dressing, hair and body care, communication, toileting, bathing, and oral care.

Accurate knowledge of documentation and prompt reporting of discrepancies to appropriate personnel.

Wound Care

Extreme ability to follow directions and communicate in English

Analytical skills

IV cannulations, blood draw, and sample collection

Aseptic wound dressing

Health and Wellness Education

Equipment and Instrument Sterilization

Height and weight Measurement

De-escalation of an aggressive patient

LICENSE

REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE- 2021. N&MC GHANA LICENSE NO # RMN3475

REFERENCES

Available upon request

JEREMIAH KONOTEY

REGISTERED NURSE

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