Kate Abban

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PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

A result oriented, dedicated and passionate individual with over 6 years’ experience in the Medical Surgical Unit. My nurturing expertise includes diabetic client’s management, managing critically ill patients and delivering safe anaesthesia. I am an efficient leader with good communication and interpersonal skills.

SKILLS

• Good communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Good leadership skills

• Critical Thinker

• People Management skills

• Problem Solving skills

WORK HISTORY

CERTIFIED REGISTERED ANAESTHETIST 2021 to CURRENT

Trauma and Specialist Regional Hospital Winneba, Central Region- Ghana

1000 Bed Capacity 1:10 Patient Ratio

• Evaluate and plan the best anaesthetic approach considering clients’ past and present medical and surgical history.

• Assess surgical clients pre-operatively.

• Administer safe anaesthesia to clients.

• Monitor client’s vital signs and general wellbeing during intra-operative period.

• Perform post-operative evaluations to ensure safety and comfort and identify possible anaesthesia-related complications.

• Ensure optimum management of both acute and chronic pain.

• Educate clients about surgery and recovery.

• Delivery of labour analgesia.

ANAESTHESIA (INTERNSHIP) 01/2020 to 12/2020

The Trust Hospital Accra, Greater Accra Region - Ghana 500 Bed Capacity 1:8 Patient Ratio

• Evaluate and plan the best anaesthetic approach considering clients past and present medical and surgical history with supervisor.

• Administer safe anaesthesia to clients.

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• Monitor clients’ vital signs and general wellbeing during intra-operative period.

• Perform post-operative evaluations to ensure safety and comfort and to identify possible anaesthesia-related complications.

• Ensure optimum management of both acute and chronic pain. CASES ANAESTHETIZED/HANDLED

o Craniotomy

o Laminectomy

o Burr- hole

o Ventriculo- Peritoneal Shunt

o Herniorrhaphy

o Ceasareean Section

o Laparotomy

o Total hip replacement

o Internal and External fixation

o Knee replacement

EQUIPMENT USED

o Anaesthetic Machine

o Ventilator

o Cardiac Monitor

o Oxygen cylinder/ regulator

o Suction Machine

o Glucometer

o Defibrillator

SENIOR STAFF NURSE 2013 to 2016

Winneba Municipal Hospital Winneba, Central Region - Ghana 800 Bed Capacity 1:10 Patient Ratio

• Maintain professional and ethical standards and setting high standard of clients’ care.

• Assess client’s values, preferences and needs to develop and implement nursing care plan.

• Liaise between clients’ and physician’s to ensure client’s comprehensive treatment plan.

• Provide client- centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience.

• Maintain an accurate and detailed medical records.

• Delegate and supervise staff nurses and other axillary workers.

• Detailed report writing.

CASES HANDLED

o Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

o Meningitis

o Diabetes Mellitus

o Hypertension

o Cellulitis

o Road Traffic Accident

o Asthma

o Liver Cirrhosis

o Cardiac failure

o Chronic Kidney disease

EQUIPMENT USED

o Digital and Manual Blood Pressure Apparatus

o Nebulizing machine

o Thermometer

o Pulse oximeter

o Suction Machine

o E.C.G Machine

o Glucometer

o Fluid Pump

STAFF NURSE 2010 to 2013

Winneba Municipal Hospital Winneba, Central Region 800 Bed Capacity 1:10 Patient Ratio

• Treat and care for clients with minor and major medical and surgical conditions.

• Collaborate with other medical personnel to develop care plan for clients.

• Manage emergency situations where clients are in life threatening conditions.

• Ensure a safe and hygienic working environment in compliance to healthcare procedures.

• Educate clients and relatives on safe health practices.

• Explain treatment procedures, medications and physician’s instructions to clients and relatives.

CASES HANDLED

o Malaria

o Diabetes Mellitus

o Hypertension

o Pneumonia

o Tuberculosis

o Wound Care

o Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

EQUIPMENT USED

o Digital and Manual Blood Pressure Apparatus

o Nebulizing machine

o Thermometer

o Pulse oximeter

o Suction Machine

o E.C.G Machine

o Glucometer

o Fluid Pump

ROTATION/ INTERN NURSE 2010 to 2011

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital Cape Coast, Central Region-Ghana

• Serve client’s medication.

• Check the patient’s vital signs.

• Bed making and changing linens.

• Feed critically ill clients.

EDUCATION

LICENSURE &

CREDENTIAL

EVALUATION

Bachelor of Science Anaesthesia 2016 to 2018

School of Anaesthesia, 37 Military Hospital, Accra - Ghana Bachelor of Science Nursing 2013 to 2015

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast - Ghana

Diploma General Nursing 2006 to 2010

Cape Coast Nursing and Midwifery Training, Cape Coast - Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate 2002 to 2005

Mfantsiman Girls’ Secondary School, Saltpond- Ghana

• Active Registered Nurse License in Ghana #RGN 9188. Expires on December 31, 2026.

• Active License in Texas #1129607. Expires on June 06, 2025

• CGFNS Credential Evaluation Certificate # 8527295

• Active Nurse Anaesthesia License #MDC/PA/RN/04426. Expires on December 31, 2023.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Managed diabetic clinic from 2012 to 2016.

• Radio health talk at radio windy bay at Winneba every Thursday. REFERENCE

Available upon request

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