Abena SERWAAH
Barking,United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional skilled in patient-centred care and clinical excellence. Proficient in managing complex patient needs through evidence-based practices, well committed to enchancing patient outcomes and fostering supportive healthcare environment. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care, Possessed 4years experience in healthcare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Registered nurse
SOMPA MENSAH MEDICAL CENTRE
Kumasi , Ghana
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Provide comprehensive patient care ensuring recovery and stability through effective monitoring of vital signs and adherence to infection control standards.
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualised care plans, optimising care outcome and improving overall care quality.
- Conducted initial assessment upon admission, identifying health needs and facilitating smooth transition for patients during discharge
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Developed and updated initiatives to improve patient care and quality of service.
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Ensured adherence to code of conduct at all times; upheld highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery by prioitising people, preserving safety, promoting professionalism and trust.
Registered nurse
Ankaase methodist hospital
Kumasi , Ghana
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs concerns swiftly.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care in communities, outreaching people in need of social care .
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' wellbeing.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid training.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict peri-operative procedures.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Contributed productivity in top-notch care rendered from rate of 68 to 98%
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Implemented to maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Managed daily caseload, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
ST. PATRICK'S NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
Offinso 11.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - Gender Studies
Agogo State College
Agogo05.2016
Skills
- Prioritising patient needs
- Professional conduct upholding
- Emergency room competence
- Care planning proficiency
- Medication Administration
- Care planning
- Taking vitals
- Infectious disease control
- Patient monitoring
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Documenting vitals
- Good communication skills
- Family and patient support
- Direct patient care
- Triaging
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Additional Information
Offered Catering
Accomplishments
- Implemented and planning process, streamlining work and increasing efficiency rate of work rendered to client.
Timeline
Registered nurse
SOMPA MENSAH MEDICAL CENTRE
07.2023 - 06.2025
Registered nurse
Ankaase methodist hospital
11.2021 - 06.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
ST. PATRICK'S NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
Certificate of Higher Education - Gender Studies
Agogo State College