I am a Registered Nurse

Mabel Serwaa

Address: YN ***, Flask St, Accra, Ghana.

Contact: (+233) 024*******

Email: **************@*****.***

Date of birth: 10

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May, 1992.

Nationality: Ghanaian

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An enthusiastic, compassionate, self-motivated, resilient and dedicated Registered General Nurse with 6+ years of experience in providing patient focused care to a wide range of patients regardless of their age, gender or abilities within inpatient and outpatient facilities, including pre- and post- operative units (PACU) and intensive care units. Non-judgmental, exhibit concern and empathy towards patients which results in improved patient outcomes. Eager to work alongside other healthcare professionals to provide excellent patient care. Demonstrated success in implementing process and performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and hospital objectives. Seeking to leverage experience to successfully take the next step in healthcare at a noble facility that rewards hard work, dedication and proven record of success. WORK EXPERIENCE

Registered General Nurse (Assistant Nurse Manager) Greater Accra Regional Hospital (1/08/2019 –Current) City: Ridge, Accra.

Bed capacity: 450

Department: Surgical.

Duties and responsibilities

Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care in order to render high standard person centered care.

Ensured the safe custody and administration of prescribed medications in accordance with legal requirements and NMC guidelines.

Performed venipuncture and cannulation to draw blood for laboratory investigations and to give intravenous fluids and blood transfusions.

Undertook preoperative assessment and preparation (psychological, physiological and physical) and comprehensive postoperative management.

Supervised new staffs and students in the ward and allocated task based on competency to ensure patient safety.

Dressed wounds aseptically using the aseptic non-touch technique and treated pressure areas as indicated.

Maintained effective communication within the multidisciplinary team and between patients and relatives w1hilst maintaining confidentiality.

Catheterized patients whilst ensuring adequate fluid balance by keeping an intake and output chart.

Trained new nurses and students regarding infection prevention and control practices and personal protective equipment use to manage cases such as Tuberculosis, Covid-19 and other infectious diseases to prevent hospital acquired infections and improve the overall well-being of patient

Registered General Nurse (Nurse Intern)

Weija-Gbawe Municipal Hospital (01/04/2017– /31/7/2019) City: Weija-Gbawe, Accra

Bed capacity: 50

Department: Medical.

Duties and responsibilities:

Provided and delivered high standard of nursing care, recognized and met patient’s specific needs.

Undertook and demonstrated nursing task in the best interest of patient care and professional standards. These included drug administration, monitoring of vital signs and blood glucose, feeding and obtaining specimen for laboratory investigations.

Handled medical equipment`s such as Nebulizers, Suction machines, Infusion pumps and Cardiac monitors when caring for the critically ill and during emergencies without supervision.

Contributed to the development and implementation of educational programs for patients, their families and others about post discharge care programs.

Attended immunization schedules with public health nurses to assess patient’s condition and adherence to treatment regimen post discharge. Registered General Nurse (Voluntary)

Lapaz Community Hospital (1/08/2016 - 1/03/2017)

City: Accra

Bed capacity: 50

Department: Care of the elderly

Duties and Responsibilities

Assessed, planned and implemented patient’s care, noted and reported changes to superior

Administered prescribed medications in accordance with NMC guidelines and helped patients manage common age-related conditions such as sleep disturbances, incontinence and loss of mobility

Assisted patients with daily grooming needs such as bathing, dressing up and use of wheelchairs or walkers.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

University for Development Studies (03/09/2012 – 31/07/2016) SKILLS

Excellent team work and collaboration

Performance improvement

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Caring and calm approach

Case management.

Pre and Post-Operative Care

Conflict resolution.

Flexible, adapt to changing needs.

Basic IT (Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Email). LINCENSE AND REGISTRATIONS

GHANA NMC REGISTRATION STATUS

PIN: 16MS26062409

REG. No: RGN 27404

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

IELTS: Passed

TRAININGS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

Covid-19 in Ghana, Prevention and Health Promotion (NMC Ghana) November, 2022.

Pain Management (Greater Accra Regional Hospital) July, 2022

Basic Life Support (Greater Accra Regional Hospital ) January, 2022

Preoperative and Postoperative Management (Greater Accra Regional Hospital) September, 2021

Infection Prevention and Control Measures (Greater Accra Regional Hospital) August, 2019

Wound Care ( Weija-Gbawe Municipal Hospital) December, 201 REFEREES

Available on request

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