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Augustina Oforiwaa
Registered Nurse
New Tafo,Ghana
Summary
Compassionate and caring Nurse with expertise in observing patient conditions, drawing blood specimens for testing and ambulation assistance. Experienced in working in high patient volume environment with or without supervision. Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and provide timely support to my team. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices. A highly professional who is passionate, well organised, proactive and pays attention to detail. I Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse Trainee
Nsawam Government Hospital
Nsawam, Ghana
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information and provide physicians with data necessary to develop plans of care.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to senior nursing staff.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse Trainee
Amoafo Community Health Planning & Services
Amoafo, Ghana
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information is received and kept private.
- Engaged patients in meaningful family planning and health counseling.
- Administered recommended injection and other health medication.
- Administered immunization to recommended children.
- Promoted health education activities to members of the community.
- Provided home visitation healthcare.
- Management of cold chain.
Registered Nurse Trainee
Nsawam Government Hospital -Ghana
Nsawam , Ghana
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information and provide physicians with data necessary to develop plans of care.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to senior nursing staff.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse Trainee
Nsawam Governmnent Hospital
Nsawam, Ghana
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted in surgery performance of patient.
- Maintaining asepsis. Preparation of abdominal packs, abdominal sheets, cotton rolls and balls, dressing towels, gauze swabs, operating gowns and sterilization of surgical instruments .
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Observed the procedure of vasectomy, herniorrhaphy and caesarean section.
- Performed catheterization.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to senior nurse in charge for resolution.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse Trainee
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
Ankaful , Ghana
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to senior nurse in charge for resolution.
- Administered medication and maintaining personal hygiene of patient
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Undertaken Psychosocial intervention.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse Trainee
New Tafo Government Hospital
Tafo, Ghana
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Administered medications via oral, and monitored responses of patient
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Bed making
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Updated patient care plan.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing Education
09.2019 - 09.2022
Senior High School Certificate -
09.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse Trainee - Nsawam Government Hospital
12.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse Trainee - Amoafo Community Health Planning & Services
08.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse Trainee - Nsawam Government Hospital -Ghana
01.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse Trainee - Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse Trainee - Nsawam Governmnent Hospital
05.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse Trainee - New Tafo Government Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2020
Dunkwa Nursing & Midwifery Training College - Diploma In Nursing , Nursing Education
09.2019 - 09.2022
WBM Zion Senior High Secondary - Senior High School Certificate ,
09.2014 - 05.2017
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