ERIC ATTA AMPOFO

• Accra, Ghana • +233-**-***-**** • ad43ut@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Compassionate, dedicated Registered Nurse with multifaceted experience in critical care, acute care, primary care, routine medical examinations and cardiac post-operative care. Deep experience working in diverse facilities including critical care units, community hospital wards, clinics, rehabilitation and long-term care facilities. Proactive and responsible problem solver with excellent multitasking skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team to coordinate hospital rounds and patient treatment schedules. Solutions- oriented team player with excellent communication skills Skills

Privacy and confidentiality

Clinical Documentation

Counselling patient

Chronic disease management

Good team leader

Ability to work on my own

Patient Education

First Aid

Patient Management

Experience in driving

Medication administration

Sensitivity and understanding

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Work History

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital Accra, Ghana

Staff Nurse (Intensive Care Units) May, 2021 – Present

Assesses, utilizing age specific data, patient’s physical, psychological and spiritual status in a comprehensive manner.

Performs initial assessment and completes required documentation with organizational standards.

Participates in the identification and clarification of patient needs as evidenced by participation in multidisciplinary care planning to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Assists other staff in the delivery of patient care.

Respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate Doctors as needed.

Care for patient needs throughout their recovery in the ICU unit.

Coordinates and documents appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge.

Monitoring and assessing patients at least every hour.

Patient repositioning and skin integrity checks.

Ventilatory management.

Providing emotional support to patients and family members.

Administer due medications as prescribed by the physician.

Advanced cardiac life support.

Adhered to hospital and department policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining safe work environment.

Rotation (Mandatory National Service)

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital Accra, Ghana

Staff Nurse April 2020 – April 2021

Prepares equipment and assists physicians during examination and treatments.

Maintains confidentiality of patient’s records.

Supervise, coordinate and provide direct nursing care to patients.

Instruct, motivate and supervise other nurses.

Performs health promotion activities to prevent illness and maintain health.

Performs procedures such as injection and catheterizations.

Evaluates patients’ compliance to treatment plans, evaluates and reports test results.

Assesses and treats patient conditions in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team.

Monitor and record vitals such as blood pressure and heart rate.

Administering medication to patients based on their conditions and symptoms. Health First Recruitment Agency Accra, Ghana

Care Assistant / Domiciliary Carer April 2019 – March 2020

Write care plans to help assist in the care of patients.

Monitor patient’s vital signs, like blood pressure and heart rate.

Prepare and feed patient with meals as prescribed by the dietician.

Attend care development programs organized by the care agency.

Assists patients with their day-to-day activities, like bathing, changing of diapers and grooming

Driving of patients to their appointment schedules with their doctors.

Employing Infection prevention control measures.

Keep families up to date about their relative’s progress.

Administering of due medications as prescribed by the physician taking into consideration the right rout serving medications.

Completion of patient’s daily medical records.

Education

University of Ghana, Legon 2021 – 2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Dadiesoaba 2016 – 2019 Diploma in Nursing

St Huberts Minor Seminary 2008 – 2012

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE Certificate) Additional Certificate

Care Certificate (Caredemy Online Care Certificate) 21st March,2024

Understanding your role

Duty of care

Safeguarding of Adults

Safeguarding of Children

Health and Safety

Communication

Infection Prevention and Control

Privacy and Dignity

Equality and Diversity

Working in Person Centered Way

Handling Information

Basic Life Support

Personal Development

Fluid and Nutrition

Awareness of Mental Health

UKVI IELTS Academic: Listening 6.5, Reading 5.0 Writing 6.0 Speaking 7.0 LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: B2 Level English with an IELTS SCORE of Overall 6.0 Professional Registration

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana

5th March, 2020

References

Available on request.

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