Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Augustine Mensah Darkwa

Wolverhampton,West Midland

Summary

Dedicated nursing professional with extensive expertise in advanced life support, perioperative nursing, and palliative care. Demonstrates exceptional skills in communication with family members, infection prevention and control, and patient-centred care. Proficient in surgical preparation, post-operative recovery aid, and medication administration. Committed to maintaining data confidentiality and delivering evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes. Aspires to further develop leadership capabilities within a dynamic healthcare environment.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse

First Care Services limited O/A Orchard House NH
Wolverhampton, West Midland
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
  • Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
  • Championed the implementation of evidence-based practice within the nursing team.
  • Facilitated the recovery of patients through constant monitoring and evaluation of condition.
  • Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
  • Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
  • Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
  • Managed challenging behaviour in psychiatric wards by utilising de-escalation techniques.
  • Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
  • Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
  • Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
  • Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
  • Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
  • Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
  • Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
  • Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
  • Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
  • Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
  • Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
  • Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.

Nursing officer

Ghana Health Service - Bekwai Municipal Hospital
Bekwai -Ashanti Region, Ghana
08.2020 - 10.2022
  • Improved patient recovery rates by implementing innovative nursing strategies.
  • Conducted regular ward rounds, anticipating complications and adjusting treatments accordingly.
  • Led training sessions on new medical equipment improving overall team efficiency.
  • Provided emergency medical assistance swiftly during critical situations saving many lives.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness in wards to prevent cross contamination of diseases.
  • Managed complex caseloads, ensuring timely and appropriate treatment for all patients.
  • Implemented effective infection control measures resulting in decreased hospital-acquired infections.
  • Administered prescribed medications resulting in better management of chronic conditions.

Nursing unit manager

Kumasi Hospital
Kumasi-Ashanti Region, Ghana
02.2020 - 10.2022

o Equitable distribution of staff to each shift at work
o Ensuring availability of consumables at the unit
o Coordinating with team members
o Organizing monthly meetings at the units
o Skill training
o Infection prevention and control
o Liaise with the multidisciplinary team and acts as advocates to clients to ensure high
quality care.
o Promote environment with maximum client safety.
o Proper communication and documentation
o Admission and discharge planning
o Health education
o Administration of medications
o Efficient time management and task delegation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pentecost University
Accra-Ghana
03.2014 - 03.2018

Skills

  • Advanced life support
  • Communication with family members
  • Oxygen administration
  • Blood collection
  • Nurse leadership
  • Post-Operative recovery aid
  • Surgical preparation
  • Immunisation delivery
  • Computerised charting
  • Urinalysis processing
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Vital signs measurement
  • Blood transfusion protocols
  • Tube insertion and removal
  • Perioperative nursing
  • IV management
  • Elderly care competencies
  • End-Of-Life care assistance
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Palliative Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Phlebotomy
  • 24-hour nursing home care
  • Pre- and post-operation care
  • Patient-centred approach
  • Theatre procedures
  • Clinical care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Weight loss advising
  • Medication storage and disposal
  • Health education
  • Data confidentiality
  • Chronic wound care
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Certification

Nursing and Midwifery Council - United Kingdom- Registered Adult Nurse

Nursing and Midwifery Council - Ghana

Timeline

Nurse

First Care Services limited O/A Orchard House NH
10.2022 - Current

Nursing officer

Ghana Health Service - Bekwai Municipal Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2022

Nursing unit manager

Kumasi Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pentecost University
03.2014 - 03.2018
Augustine Mensah Darkwa