Nurse
Resume:
Kumasi Ghana
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HULDA DUFIE OSEI
I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
PROFILE
NURSING OFFICER (RN),, 01/2020 - Current
Ghana Health Services Tafo Government Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana I am currently at post at Tafo Government Hospital which is a 150-bed hospital making it one of the largest secondary facility in the Ashanti region of Ghana. The hospital provides out-patient and in-patient services and has various departments such as Medicine, Surgery, Public Health, ENT, Dental, Ophthalmology, Mental Health, Maternity and Child Health, Dermatology, and Urology. The hospital also provides Physiotherapy with clinics such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Sickle Cell, and Malnutrition Clinic.
My responsibilities include:
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE / WORK
HISTORY
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate of patients. Reviewed medication orders for accuracy prior to administering them to the patients.
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Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
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Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications needed to improve their health status.
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• Cared for patients by providing comfort measures and emotional support. Educated patients on preventive health care practices and disease management strategies.
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• Provided prompt response to medical emergencies in the hospital setting. Participated in research activities related to nursing practice under the guidance of senior nurses.
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Conducted follow-up visits with patients after discharge from the hospital or clinic setting.
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• Assisted physicians during examinations and surgeries, if required. Responded promptly to physicians' orders regarding changes in treatment plans or medications.
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SENIOR STAFF NURSE,, 02/2014 - 12/2019
Ghana Health Services Effiduase Government Hospital, Effiduase Ashanti, Ghana The Effiduase Government Hospital is a 60 bed capacity hospital which runs 24hours service providing both inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital has various departments such as Medicine, Surgery, Public Health, ENT, Dental, Ophthalmology, Mental Health, Maternity and Child Health, Dermatology, and Urology. The hospital also provides Physiotherapy with clinics such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Sickle Cell, and Malnutrition Clinic.
My responsibilities included:
STAFF NURSE,, 01/2013 - 01/2014
• Assessed patient's health condition and administered medications accordingly.
• Supervised junior nurses in order to ensure quality patient care delivery.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, treatments and procedures. Carried out wound dressing and provided post-operative care instructions to the patients.
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• Ensured that all equipment used for patient care is properly sterilized before use. Built successful nursing team focused on delivering quality care, treatment and services to patients.
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• Foley catheter insertion for male and female patients
• Bed bath of unconscious and semi-conscious patients
• Provides all other clinical nursing services
Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
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• Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs. Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
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• Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
• Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
• Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures, and bandages. Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
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Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
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Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
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• Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
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• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes. Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
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Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
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• Bed bath of unconscious and semi-conscious patients
• Feeding and assisting feeding of patients
• Performed all other nursing duties.
KATH Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana
KATH Hospital is a teaching hospital located at Kumasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana. In this hospital completed 52weeks intensive and strict supervised rotational program in the following departments:
• General Medical Ward
• Surgical ward
• Operating room
• Labor ward
• Dental clinic
• Eye Clinic
• Ear, Nose and Throat clinic
• Public health Department
• Fertility Clinic/Family Planning
• Psychiatric/Mental Nursing, Outpatient consultation
• General OPD
• Field works and home visits.
• Assisted with physical therapy exercises prescribed by a licensed therapist. University of Ghana-Legon, Legon, 08/2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Kumasi Nursing & Midwifery Training College, Kumasi, 08/2012 Diploma, Registered General Nursing
SDA Senior High School, Agona, Ghana, 06/2009
High School Diploma
EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND
2020-2024
Secretary of Ghana Registered Nurses & Midwives Association, Tafo-Suame District Branch
2024-Date
Chairperson of Ghana Registered Nurses & Midwives Association, Tafo-Suame District Branch
LEADERSHIP HONOR &
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Volunteering at nearby care homes to facilitate health promotion activities with in-house clients.
Volunteering at the Center for Disability and Rehabilitation to help with providing daily live support assistance.
Organising clean-up exercises in communities.
Teaches music at sunday school service for children between ages of 4-15 EXTRA CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
ACQUIRED SKILLS • Care Planning & Implementation
• Medication and IV administration
• Meal Preparation
• Patient Companionship
• Diabetes management
• Patient Care and Education
• Palliative Care
• Emergency Care
• Pediatric Care
• Seizure Management
• Home Health Care
• Critical Thinking
• Wound Management
• Incident Reporting
• Chronic Disease Management
• Mobility Assistance
• Basic Housekeeping
• Elderly Care
• Behavior redirection
• Dementia Care
• First aid and safety
• Disability Support
Registered General Nurse License, Ghana
RGN 12579, 2012-Date
Registered Nurse License, Colorado Board of Nursing, United States of America RN 1692316, 2023 to Date
LICENSURE &
CERTIFICATIONS
CAR/VEHICLES DRIVING
SKILLS
• Holds drivers licence from Ghana and I have drived for 12years
• Holds international drivers licence from Ghana
LANGUAGES Twi: First Language
English: C2
Proficient (C2)
REFERENCES Joyce Amamoo Eshun, Chief Nursing Officer, Bono East Regional Health Directorate, *********@*****.***, +233*********
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Patricia Nyanin, Principal Nursing Officer, Asokwa Municipal, **********@*****.**.**, +233*********
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Diana Tettey, Medical-Surgical Charge Nurse, Tafo Government Hospital, Kumasi, Ashanti, **********@*****.***, +233*********
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