Vera Yawson

Date of Birth: **th April,****.

Address: Box 5, Japekrom, Bono Region, Ghana.

Contact: +233*********

WhatsApp Contact: +233*********

Marital Status: Single.

Religion: Christianity.

Sex: Female.

Language: English.

Email: adunuz@r.postjobfree.com

Work Notice Period: Two weeks from date of submission of resignation letter. PERSONAL PROFILE

A self-motivated, result driven, detail oriented and a resourceful individual who is willing to learn and apply all knowledge for an achievement of a desired result and also able to work in a team and also independently to achieve result-oriented goals. Looking forward to adequately utilizing my knowledge, skills and experience acquired through higher learning for the good of others. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

CAREER OBJECTIVES

• To share knowledge gained with others and also build a long-term career in clinical work with opportunities for career advancement.

• Seeking a challenging and growth-oriented organization where my interpersonal skills can be best

utilized.

• To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background and the ability to work well with people. ELIGIBILITY/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

NURSING LICENSURE

Country Licensure body/examination Status

Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana Active QUALIFICATIONS

UNDERGRADUATE SECONDARY

EDUCATION

Qualification achieved Diploma in Nursing West Africa Secondary School Certificate

School Nursing and Midwifery Training

College

Takoradi Senior High School

Location Kumasi, Ghana Takoradi, Ghana

Date graduated August, 2017 June, 2013

STRENGTHS AND SKILLS

• Teambuilding, resourceful and very affable individual.

• Ability to produce high standards within a stipulated time.

• Ability to work in diverse cultural environments.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to learn quickly on the job.

• Ability to take initiative.

• Patient management

• Patient and family advocacy and education

SPECIAL INTERESTS

• Reading.

• Listening to music.

WORK EXPERIENCES

. • September 2020 to present.

Health Centre – Japekrom, Bono, Ghana

Duties and responsibilities:

Recording patient’s medical information and vital signs.

Monitoring, recording and reporting symptoms and changes in patients’ condition.

Maintaining accurate, detailed reports and records.

Modifying patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions

Consulting and coordinating with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate

care plans.

Monitoring all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

Prepare patients for and assist with examination and treatments.

Administration of intravenous medications and fluids including blood transfusion.

Counselling of caregivers.

Collection of different samples such as blood, urine and sputum and taking them to the laboratory.

Admission of patients and making beds for all patients post operatively.

Aseptic wound dressing.

Teaching patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Updating patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate

treatments.

Monitoring patient reactions to drugs and carefully documenting findings.

Coordinating care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out intervention and enhance continuum of care.

Facilitating transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instruction.

Performing other official duties assigned by supervisor.

Observe patients and actualize nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery after treatment.

Utilize clinical expertise to remove sutures, administer medications and injections, administer IV

therapy, test glucose levels. Perform venipuncture, and provide wound care.

Train student nurses and new staff on my unit on direct patient care, hospital policies and clinical skills to optimize performance and safety

Maintain confidential patient charts and medical files; successfully organized, updated, and managed

patient charts.

Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to the infection control and safety policies and protocols the facility

Identify opportunities for improvement in procedures, unit activities, and treatment.

Assess the nutritional needs of the Patient, ensuring the Patients cultural and physical needs are met.

Participate and evaluate in Ward teaching programs

Identify changes in the client’s health status following a nursing assessment and report the change

immediately to the Nurse in Charge.

Maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records.

• July 2019 to July 2020

St. Benedict’s Hospital – Inchaban, Western, Ghana

Discussing patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care

delivery.

Creating customized health care plans, working with clinic staff and families to assess and meet individual needs

Demonstrating competence and clinical understanding of the therapies and medications used within

the ward setting, including the administration of intravenous drugs.

Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease process, and self- management.

Monitor the nutritional status of patients and implement appropriate interventions to ensure patients'

nutritional needs are met.

Provide comprehensive instruction on discharge plans to sustain continuity of care upon discharge

and drive recovery goals.

• April 2018 to May 2019

Maternal and Child Health Hospital – Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana. Duties and responsibilities:

Assisted in assessment, planning, developing and implementation of patient’s health care plan.

Maintaining accurate, detailed reports and records.

Ensuring that documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

Managing care from admission to discharge.

Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing data collection on the patients’ immediate

condition or needs within the timeframe specified by the facility’s policies, procedures, or protocol.

Developed individual nursing care plans for patients and perform therapeutic nursing interventions as

established by individualized care plans.

Coordinated with physician and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plan.

Administered appropriate treatment as ordered by the physician in an accurate and timely manner.

Triaged patient at the emergency unit and administered first aid treatments in accordance with relevant regulations and protocols of the hospital.

Educated patients about nutrition, pain management how to administer their medications, and disease

conditions

Scrubbed during major and minor surgical procedures.

Treated and cared for patients after major surgical procedures by monitoring vital signs, administering medication and dressing surgical wound.

Worked across all stages of labor during obstetric rotation.

Provided care for neonates; monitoring and recording their vital signs and nutritional status, administering medications as prescribed.

Monitored vital signs of patients before surgery and in the recovery room till he or she wakeup from

anesthesia.

Sterilized surgical tools before and after the procedure.

Educated patients on pre- and post-op care instructions and assess their understanding

Circulated during major and minor surgical procedures

Assisted in setting up the theater and equipment required for surgery using aseptic non touch approach.

Embarked on school health promotion with other members of the school health team, immunization

program in schools and communities.

Planned and embarked on home visits for psychiatric patients to keep updated on their conditions and

trace defaulters.

TRAINING/SEMINARS

Basic life support (May, 2018)

Hepatitis B infection: New Insights for Nurses and Midwives (October, 2018)

Emergency preparedness and Basic life support (November, 2019)

Leadership and Management in Health (March, 2021)

Infection Prevention and Control (June, 2021)

Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health (January, 2022) REFEREES

Samuel Ochill

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Baba Mohammed

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