Registered Nurse

NANA AFUA ADOMA APPIAGYEI, RN

Summary

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

Experience

February 08, 2022 - Current

Nima Polyclinic, Accra, Ghana

Staff Nurse: Medical Surgical

Total number of beds: 134

Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:7

Number of Beds in Unit:56

Responsibilities:

Prepare patients for and assist with medical examination and treatment.

Administers Intravenous, intramuscular,oral and subcutaneous medications.

Performs catheterization.

Administers blood and and observe patient for adverse reactions through the transfusion

Performs wound care and management

Provides pre - operative car.

Performs insertion of Nasogastric tube as indicate per patient's treatment chart.

Participate and lead in teaching and supervising junior colleague.

Performs Cannulation in the ward.

Cases Handled:

Acute gastroenteritis

Malaria

Hypertension

Diabetes

Acute Tonsilitis

COPD

Pneumonia

CVA

Septicemia

Mastectomy

Cystitis.

Upper respiratory tract infections

Peptic ulcer disease

Colostomy

Specialized Equipment Used:

Supplemental oxygen apparatus.

Suction machine

Infusion pump

Nebulizers

Pulse oximeter

Glucometer

Defibrillator

Vital signs monitor

Tongue depressor

Experience

August 3 2021 to January 30, 2022

Trust Hospital Company Limited, Accra Ghana

Staff Nurse(Contract): Medical

Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:8

Number of Beds in Unit:36

Total number of beds: 216

Responsibilities:

Performs catheterization.

Advocate for patients by communicating care preference to practitione,verifying interventions with treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Performs nebulisation

Take charge in admission process.

Admisters medication

Assist patient to assume a comfortable position.

Performs cannulation.

Performs last offices

Cases Handled:

Allergic Rhinitis

Vaso occlusive crisis

Diabetes

Acute Tonsilitis

Febrile seizures

Hypertension

Urinary tract infections

Peptic ulcer disease

Acute kidney injury

Iron Deficiency Anaemia

Specialized Equipment Used:

Supplemental oxygen apparatus.

Suction machine

Infusion pump

Glucometer

Defibrillator

Vital signs monitor

Experience

June 20,2020 to July 31, 2021

Trust Hospital Company Limited, Accra, Ghana

Staff Nurse(National service): Surgical

Nurse to Patient ratio:1: 4

Number of Beds in Unit:43

Total number of beds: 216

Responsibilities:

Conducted patient assessments and care plan updates

Prepares patients post operatively

Ensured a clean and dry surgical wounds

Monitors patients vital signs and intercept any potential issues.

Admistered appropriate medications to treat pain, nause and post operative symptoms of anaesthesia.

Performed catheterization and cannulation

Counselled patient on wound care and personal hygiene.

Cases Handled:

Wound debridement

Cesarean section

Hysteroscopy

Appendectomy

Breast biopsy

Hernia repair

Specialized Equipment Used:

Infusion pump

Nebulizers

Glucometer

Vital signs monitor

Colostomy bag

Drainage tube

Specialized Skills, Licenses and Training:

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana

License Number: RGN44251 - Ghana

International English Language Testing System

TRF NUMBER: 22GH024759APPN001A

Date Taken : 28/ Jan/2023

Overall Band score: 7.0

Listening 7.5

Speaking 7.0

Reading 6.0

Writing 7.0

Skills

Ability to maintain patient confidence whiles performing and evaluating diagnostic tests

Adept in administering intravenous therapy

Experienced in dressing wounds, administering medication

Aiding doctors in diverse medical procedures

Trainings

Anaphylaxis Management: Bitesize Learning - Certified

Basic Life Support (Theory) - Certified

Allergens: Bitesize Learning - Certified

Infection Prevention and Control (Level 2) - Certified

Education:

September 2016 to September 2019

Diploma in Nursing

Holy Family Nurses Training College, Nkawkaw, Ghana

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