Dedicated Registered Nurse with 8 Years Experience
Resume:
REBECCA DOVI
Accra, Ghana +233-********* *********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with eight years of experience in delivering high-quality patient care across various clinical settings, including hospitals, outpatient facilities, and community health centers. Adept at providing holistic and evidence-based nursing care, with strong expertise in emergency response, surgical assistance, patient education, and geriatric care. Committed to advocating for patient well-being and ensuring optimal health outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare teams. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Staff Nurse May 2020 – Present
La Polyclinic, Accra, Ghana – Emergency Ward
Main Duties:
•Provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, including children, elderly, disabled, end-of-life, and pregnant women with varying medical conditions.
•Conduct thorough patient history assessments and initial examinations to determine conditions and initiate appropriate care.
•Triage and receive patients transported by ambulance, ensuring prompt and accurate admission processes.
•Collaborate with doctors and medical teams to communicate test results and treatment plans to patients and families.
•Perform wound dressing using aseptic techniques and administer medications, including pain relief and antibiotics.
•Monitor and document vital signs, achieving consistent patient education satisfaction scores exceeding 96%.
Staff Nurse May 2019 – April 2020
La General Hospital, Accra, Ghana – Medical Ward
Main Duties:
•Assessed, planned, and implemented patient care interventions to address health concerns. •Evaluated patient responses and modified treatment plans accordingly.
•Performed essential nursing tasks, including bed making, catheterization, feeding, and vital sign monitoring.
•Assisted in the manual handling and safe transfer of patients in compliance with hospital policies. •Provided end-of-life care and guidance to families regarding funeral procedures.
•Educated patients and caregivers on health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Staff Nurse September 2017 – May 2019
La General Hospital, Accra, Ghana – Theater/Recovery Main Duties:
•Assisted in surgical procedures and ensured proper decontamination and sterilization of instruments.
Administered medications via various prescribed routes and monitored patient responses. Provided post-operative care, ensuring pain management and wound monitoring. Participated in ward rounds and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for surgical and post-operative patients. National Service Staff Nurse February 2017 – March 2017 Accra Psychiatric Hospital, Accra, Ghana – Male Geriatric Ward Main Duties:
•Provided compassionate care to elderly patients with Dementia, Bipolar Disorder, Mania, Depression, and Alzheimer's.
•Assisted patients with feeding, personal hygiene, and palliative care.
•Conducted patient observations and reported findings to supervisors for appropriate interventions.
National Service Staff Nurse April 2016 – August 2016 Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Accra, Ghana – Medical/Surgical Ward Main Duties:
•Conducted patient assessments, recording vital signs and monitoring overall health status. •Assisted doctors during consultations and performed daily wound dressings.
•Administered medications to over 15 patients per shift, ensuring adherence to safety protocols. •Provided catheter care and participated in clinical audits to measure nursing care effectiveness.
•Ensured compliance with health and safety policies while maintaining a therapeutic care environment.
EDUCATION
Diploma in Nursing, 2012 – 2015
Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Cape Coast, Ghana
Senior High School Certificate - Visual Arts, 2004 – 2007 St. Margaret-Mary Senior High School, Greater Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana
Registered General Nurse (RGN)
Candidate Registration Number: RGN20905
Date of Registration: December 7, 2015
AWARD
Presidential Honour for Distinguished Service, March 2023 CERTIFICATION
Medical Simulation Skills Institute - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, August 2024 Caredemy - Care Certificate (Standards 1 to 15), June 2023 WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme - Certificate of Participation, October 2020 SKILLS
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documentation
Infusion Therapy & Line Placement
Team Collaboration & Leadership
Time Management & Organization
Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Elderly & Pediatric Care
Health Education & Patient Advocacy
Computing & Accurate Record Keeping
REFERENCES
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