Critical Care Nurse
Resume:
April **** -
Current
Portia Opoku Koduah
OBJECTIVE
Diligent ICU Staff Nurse with demonstrated success in emerging patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and enviromental conditions. Team-oriented professional offering support and comfort to patients and families through strong interpersonal and communication skills. Compassionate and patient-centered with clinical experience treating critically ill patients. Strong history of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients throughout treatment and hospital stays.
EXPERIENCE
Critical Care Nurse
Seventh-day Adventist Hospital, Accra-Gbawe
Educated patients and families regarding measures that promote, maintain and restore health or promote comfort. Checked dosing of medication for accuracy and
according to established nursing policies and procedures. Monitored and evaluated care management plan
effectiveness and modified as necessary.
Provided respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring of patients.
Performed head-to-toe assessments of each assigned patient per shift using proper documentation tools. Established effective relationships and served as
patient and family advocate to facilitate care plan development unique to patient's needs.
Assessed and coordinated patients' discharge planning needs with healthcare team.
Assisted physicians during examinations and
procedures in collaboration with health care team. Evaluated patient response and communicated findings to team members through documentation in EHR.
Initiated CPR and emergency support measures,
CONTACT
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H/NO 59, Pokuasi
SKILLS
Respiratory maintenance
Hemodynamics monitoring
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
ECG
Invasive and non-invasive vital
signs
Family advocacy
Patient check-ins
IV setup
January 2023 -
March 2023
protecting patients from injury.
Ensured that equipment and devices were properly
stored after use.
Coordinated patient care conferences.
Identified patients at risk of complications due to nutritional status.
Advocated for patients' and families' needs, or provided emotional support for patients and families.
Administered blood and blood products, monitoring
patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.
Assessed family adaptation levels and coped skills to determine whether intervention was needed.
Documented patients' medical histories and
assessment findings.
Collaborated with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans, based on identified needs and assessment data.
Prioritized nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data and identified needs. Supervised and monitored unit nursed staff.
Assisted physicians with procedures such as
bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
Monitored patients for changes in status and
indications of conditions such as sepsis and shock and institute appropriate interventions.
Critical Care Nurse Intern
Korle bu Teaching Hospital
Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
Monitored patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems, such as fluid, and electrolyte
imbalances.
Assessed patients' pain levels and sedation
requirements.
Participated in development, review, and evaluation of August 2017 -
December 2020
nursing practice protocols.
Documented patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions.
Conducted pulmonary assessments to identify
abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems.
Administered medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, and by other methods. Set up and monitored medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and
pressure lines.
Senior Staff Nurse
Seventh-day Adventist Hospital, Accra-Gbawe
Performed various nursing interventions such as
wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post- operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Implemented medication and IV administration,
catheter insertion, and airway management.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and
intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
April 2015 - April
2016
2021-2022
2011-2014
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and
therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care. Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
Nurse Intern (National Service)
Holy Trinity Medical Center, Accra
Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.
Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
Attended medical procedures to increase nursing
expertise and advance training.
Completed medical facility experience while under
supervision of qualified staff.
Helped with care implementation for assigned caseload of patients.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Critical Care)
School of Peri-Operative and Critical Care Nursing Degree
Diploma in Registered General Nursing
2006-2009
2004-2006
Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Korle bu
Diploma
Senior High School Certificate
Wesley Girls High School
WASSCE
Junior High School Certificate
Liberty Preparatory School
BECE
REFERENCE
Dr Tseklu Eric - "Korle-bu Teaching Hospital"
Gynaecologist
Madam philipa Adobea - "Seventh-day Adventist Hospital " Senior Nursing Officer
Madam Deborah Asante - "Seventh-day Adventist Hospital" Senior Nursing Officer
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