CURRICULUM VITAE
MARYAM GYIBO ZAKARI
Email : ad46ju@r.postjobfree.com .
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 05/11/1983
Marital status: Married
Gender. : Female
Nationality : Ghanaian
Languages Spoken: English, Hausa, Ewe and Twi
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Result-oriented Operating Room Nurse with experience in surgical and post-operative environments as well as wound care and assessments Patient-focused operating room nurse with experience in delivering intensive patient care services. Known for addressing patients’ needs, performing diagnostic tests, enforcing health care tactics, offering physical and emotional support, and observing recovery status. Skilled in controlling patients with high-acuity conditions while educating them about disease prevention and care. Approachable individual with ability to train staff members and eagerness to maintain excellence in healthcare practices as a Head Operating Room.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
School Of Peri-Operative and Critical Care Korlebu Teaching Hospital.
(BSc Peri-operative/Operating Room Nursing, 2022)
Pantang Nursing Training Nursing Training School
(Diploma in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing - 2008)
West Africa Senior Secondary School.
(West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) – 2004) CERTIFICATION
BSc Peri-Operative (Operating Room) Nursing-July,2022.
Diploma Mental Health Nursing, August,2008.
Guiding Principles of Triage Nursing, January,2016.
Foundational Concepts and Principles in Nursing and Midwifery Practice and Change Management Project Development, November 2022.
PLACE OF WORK
Pantang Hospital, Accra, Ghana (April,2009 to date) ATTACHMENT AREAS:
37 Military Hospital, Accra (Nov. 2022 – March, 2023)
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra (March, 2021 – June, 2021
Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Accra (Sept., 2021 – Dec., 2021) CASES OFTEN HANDLED
Obstetric and Gynecological cases
Pediatric surgeries
Orthopedic surgeries
Minor and major general surgeries
Neuro surgeries
WORKING EXPERIENCE AS OPERATING ROOM NURSE
Responsibilities:
Patient assessment and monitoring Assemble and organize supplies and instruments needed for surgery
Pre-operative preparation of clients for
surgery
Gown and glove surgeons and other assistants
Setting up operating room in preparation for
surgery
Organize operation room and ensure all sterile
instrument and availability of consumables for surgery.
Intra-operative preparation of clients during
surgery
Maintain orderly surgical field
Post-operative management of clients Using the nursing process to plan individualized care plan for patients
Assist surgeons during surgical procedures Admission and discharge of patients
Using aseptic technique in all nursing
procedures
Participating in ward rounds, taking notes of patient changes and physician orders.
Assessment and dressing of wounds Participating in handing over and taking up
Observing patients throughout transfusion for
any signs and symptoms of adverse reactions
Adhere to professional standards as outlined by
protocols, rules and regulations.
Explaining complex medical procedures to
patients
Assess and address motivational and psychosocial issues.
Insertion and removal of catheter Develop effective working relationship with medical teams throughout the case management process.
Assist patients in making informed decisions
regarding their clinical status and treatment
options.
Keeping proper records and patient management
system.
Administer medications, tracked dosages and
document patients conditions
REFERENCE
Mrs. Lena Anane-Abebrese
Deputy Director of Nursing Services
Box LG 81, Pantang Hospital
Richard Dzormeku (Mr.)
Deputy Director of Nursing Services
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