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CURRICULUM VITAE

DORCAS NKANSAH

Post Office Box 3520, Adum- Kumasi

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

Mobile : +233-*********

Personal Statement

I am a graduate nurse with relevant experience in implementing and evaluating patient care, gained through working with leading hospitals under the Ghana Health service. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Garden city University Ghana and a license as a General Nurse awarded by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana. My career objective is to contribute significantly to extending health care access to vulnerable population, particularly children, the elderly and people with special needs in Ghana and beyond. Key Skills

Good interpersonal communication skills, effective organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and multi-task leaving no room for errors, always ready for opportunities to improve and a good team player,

Capable of adapting to changing work environment and following instructions from physicians

Ability to assist in patient care and perform regular clinical tasks to maintain regulated health standards

In-depth information about various medical illnesses and awareness about the primary precautions to be taken in emergency cases

Maintain a positive attitude and provide necessary support to patient or families

Coordinate with nursing staff and other clinical professionals to provide dignified patient care

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

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Bachelor of Science In Nursing, Garden City University, Kenyasi. Kumasi -Ghana (2013 - 2017)

English Proficiency Statement (UK NARIC), Ecctis, 25 th

January 2023

Professional License, Nurses and Midwifery Council Ghana, 1

st

June, 2018.

Medication Administration (e-learning course), Florence Academy UK, 5

th

April 2023

Moving and Handling Theory (e-learning course), Florence Academy UK, 5

th

April, 2023

West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE), Afua Kobi Ampem Girls Senior High School, Trabuom, Kumasi -Ghana (2007-2011) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nursing Officer, Konongo - Odumasi Government Hospital, August 2020 – Present.

Role:

Assess patients, take medical history and blood samples for lab test

Monitoring, assessing and reporting of symptoms and changes in patient status

Nasogastric feeding of patients

Educating patient on disease condition and treatment regimen

Maintain medical records and give emotional support to patients and families

Inform patients about their medical conditions and planned treatment

Managed and carried out care programs and meet patients' needs

Participated in planning and executing medical care for asthma, hypertension, and diabetes patients

Administration of oral, topical and parental medications

Admission, transfer and discharging of patients

Using of bed accessories for relieving pressure and care of pressure areas

Rotational Nurse, Kumasi South Regional Hospital, Ghana October 2018 - August 2019 Role:

Assessing patient conditions and communicating findings to other healthcare professionals.

Administering medications and treatments as ordered by physicians or other healthcare providers.

Monitoring and proper documentation of patients’ data.

Aseptic dressing of wound.

Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans for patients.

Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures, such as X-rays or blood draws.

Providing emotional support and education to patients and their families.

Responding to patient needs and emergencies, including code situations.

Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Adhering to safety and infection control protocols.

Participating in ongoing education and training to maintain knowledge and skills in various clinical specialties

CLINICAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Clinical Intern, University Hospital (KNUST) Kumasi-Ghana (March 2017) Clinical Intern, Ejisu Government Hospital, Ejisu- Kumasi (May - July 2016). Clinical Intern, 37Military Hospital, Accra, (May - July 2015). Clinical Intern, Kumasi South Regional Hospital, Ghana (May – July 2014) REFERENCES

Mr. Fred Owusu Gomez Mrs. Hannah Owusua

Human Resource Manager Snr. Nursing Officer

Government Hospital Government Hospital

konongo-Odumasi Konongo-Odumasi

Kumasi,Ghana Kumasi, Ghana

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