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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Mandatorytrainings
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ANDREW K. KUUPOLU

Brighton

Summary

As a devoted Registered/Charge Nurse, I am a proactive and driven individual, equipped with a seasoned and conscientious attitude toward the responsibilities and challenges I encounter. My unwavering commitment to providing ethical healthcare allows me to remain poised and decisive in crisis situations. I excel at conducting group facilitations and educational workshops, as well as working collaboratively with interdisciplinary medical/surgical teams. I have a demonstrated ability of fostering strong bonds with patients, their families, doctors, and various healthcare specialists.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Nurse - Adult, Full-Time

Royal Sussex County Hospital
10.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated Patient care and managed the unit
  • Leadership and management role
  • Communication and Liaison
  • Ensured quality assurance and compliance

Registered Nurse - Adult, Full Time

Royal Sussex County Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2024
  • Performed extensive clinical evaluations, managed medication regimens, and monitored patient conditions closely to ensure the delivery of exceptional care
  • Worked collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to craft, enact, and review tailored care plans, contributing to comprehensive patient treatment
  • Diligently recorded patient information, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
  • Established effective communication with patients, their families, and healthcare team members to facilitate seamless care coordination
  • Provided education on health management and preventative measures for infection control, significantly improving patient health outcomes and reinforcing hospital safety standards
  • Offered supervision and guidance to less experienced nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment
  • Actively engaged in continuous professional development and emergency preparedness initiatives

Registered General Nurse, Full time

St. Patrick's Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Expertly administered medications and treatments to patients, diligently monitoring their responses
  • Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to refine care plans as necessary
  • Provided exceptional patient care for individuals with diverse medical conditions, overseeing their journey from treatment initiation through to successful discharge
  • Performed the collection of blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens with precision, ensuring their proper preparation and delivery for laboratory analysis
  • Orchestrated and executed comprehensive in-service educational programs, emphasizing patient safety and strict adherence to established healthcare protocols
  • Skillfully managed the postoperative recovery of patients, administering comprehensive care that included wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention, and effective pain management strategies
  • Delivered direct patient care and stabilization during critical moments, assessing their conditions to determine appropriate and timely interventions

Volunteer Nurse, Part-time

St. Patrick's Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Performed the role of a Registered Nurse in the medical-surgical unit
  • Provided patient care, administered medications, and assisted in daily activities
  • Collaborated with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
  • Educated patients and families about discharge planning and home care

Newly Graduated General Nurse

St. Patrick's Hospital
04.2017 - 03.2018
  • Provided direct patient care under supervision
  • Observed and assessed patients' conditions, documenting my findings and reporting any changes to my supervisor or physician
  • Assisted in both medical and surgical procedures
  • Educated patients and their families about health condition
  • Collaborated with other healthcare teams by contributing to the development and implementation of patient care plans

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Studies

University of Derby
04.2024

Professional Development - Health and Social Care

University of Derby
01.2023

Diploma - General Nursing

SDA Nursing & Midwifery Training College
08.2016

WASSCE Certificate -

St. James Seminary & S.H.S
05.2011

Skills

Nursing skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Leadership skills
  • Rapid adaptability and quick learning proficiency
  • Time management
  • Prioritization of tasks
  • Infection control and safety
  • Strong work ethics and Initiative
  • Provision of high-quality patient care

Communication skills:

  • Proficient in verbal and written communication: English
  • Others: Dagaare, Twi

Software Tools

  • Proficient in Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) system
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficient in Point of care medical devices

Mandatorytrainings

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Awareness
  • Fire Safety Training
  • Health and Safety Training
  • Infection prevention-Clinical
  • Learning Disability and Autism
  • Moving and Handling
  • Preventing Radicalization: Awareness of prevent
  • Safeguarding Adults at Risk-Level 2
  • Cyber security awareness

Certificatesandlicenses

  • Registered Nurse (RN), 1151019, Texas, U.S.A, 01/24/24
  • Registered Nurse (Adult-RN), 21J0070O, United Kingdom, 10/02/21
  • Registered General Nurse, 16AK10683810, Ghana, 12/2016

Timeline

Charge Nurse - Adult, Full-Time

Royal Sussex County Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse - Adult, Full Time

Royal Sussex County Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2024

Registered General Nurse, Full time

St. Patrick's Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2021

Volunteer Nurse, Part-time

St. Patrick's Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2018

Newly Graduated General Nurse

St. Patrick's Hospital
04.2017 - 03.2018

Professional Development - Health and Social Care

University of Derby

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Studies

University of Derby

Diploma - General Nursing

SDA Nursing & Midwifery Training College

WASSCE Certificate -

St. James Seminary & S.H.S

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