Benedicta Bansah
Aberdeen,United Kingdom
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in healthcare management and team collaboration, focused on improving clinical workflow efficiency. Expertise in optimizing patient care and resource coordination, leading to enhanced quality of healthcare delivery. Proven ability to apply creative problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior registered nurse
Dee-View Court Neurological Care Center
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
04.2024 - Current
- In my current role within a neurological centre, I develop and review personalised care plans for patients with MS, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Cerebral Palsy, and Motor Neuron Disease. My focus is on effective symptom management, patient education, and supporting carers to feel confident and involved.
- I take responsibility for accurate and thorough documentation, including diagnoses, treatment plans, clinic notes, and safeguarding records, ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
- As a senior nurse, I mentor colleagues and provide tailored training in neurological disease management, helping to strengthen team confidence, collaboration, and overall quality of care.
- Within the multidisciplinary team, I act as a resource and advisor for complex patient care, working closely with therapists, community teams, carers, and families to ensure smooth referrals and effective transitions between services.
- I oversee medication management for patients on a range of treatments, including disease-modifying therapies and symptom-control medications, ensuring safe supply, storage, and administration.
- I organise and deliver both formal and informal training sessions on neurological conditions, assessing staff competence and supporting them to progress to independent practice when appropriate.
- I contribute to service development by working with management and specialist teams on staffing, resource allocation, and care delivery, ensuring services remain responsive to patient needs and priorities.
- During periods of organisational change, I have supported colleagues through transition processes and represented staff views, while ensuring continuity of care for patients with complex neurological conditions.
Registered nurse
GGIF Nurse Agency
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted patient assessments and developed individualised care plans, tailoring approaches to each patient’s needs and ensuring compassionate, consistent care across multiple facilities.
- Administered medications and treatments safely, using professional judgment to adapt to each clinical environment and support patient confidence in their care.
- Maintained clear and accurate patient records, helping each team quickly understand patient histories and ensuring continuity of care during short-term assignments.
- Carried out advanced nursing procedures, including venepuncture, catheterisation (urethral and suprapubic), ileostomy and colostomy care, nephrostomy management, and wound care, always prioritising patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams in diverse settings, facilitating smooth discharges, supporting families, and promoting seamless care transitions.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, often familiarising myself with new wards in a single shift, covering staffing shortages, and ensuring patients continued to receive safe and attentive care.
Registered nurse
Ghana Health Service
Western Region
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Developed individualised care plans in collaboration with the wider healthcare team, ensuring care met each patient’s unique needs.
- Administered treatments as prescribed by physicians, prioritising accuracy, timeliness, and patient comfort.
- Delivered therapeutic nursing interventions tailored to both patients and their families, supporting recovery and wellbeing.
- Documented patient assessments clearly and accurately, capturing physical and psychosocial responses, progress, and outcomes to guide ongoing care.
- Responded effectively to emergencies, initiating resuscitative measures in line with adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols, maintaining patient safety at all times.
Registered nurse
St. Luke Catholic Hospital
Central Region
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Responded to emergency situations by providing prompt first aid and stabilising patients, ensuring their safety and comfort during critical moments.
- Delivered clear and compassionate health education to patients and families, supporting wellness, informed decision-making, and self-management.
- Conducted mental status examinations for psychiatric clients, assessing cognitive and emotional wellbeing to inform tailored care plans.
- Reviewed and verified vaccination records, helping ensure patients’ immunisations were accurate, complete, and up to date.
- Administered medications and provided comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, monitoring patients closely and addressing any concerns promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast;Ghana 06.2018 - 08.2020
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana 08.2013 - 08.2016
Skills
Clinical Skills
Cannulation
Stoma Care
Emergency Resuscitation
Wound Care
Medication Administration
End of Life Care
IV Therapy and Venepuncture
Catheteriazation
Tube feeding
Other Essential Nursing Skills
Excellent Communicator
Medication Management
Critical Thinking
Highly Adaptive
Implementing policies and procedures
Triage prioritisation
Managing resources efficiently
Adapting to changing environments
Strong clinical leadership
Certification
Registered General Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, USA
Adult Nurse, Nursing Midwifery Council, UK
Registered General Nurse, Nursing Midwifery Council, Ghana
Timeline
Senior registered nurse
Dee-View Court Neurological Care Center
04.2024 - Current
Registered nurse
GGIF Nurse Agency
10.2022 - 03.2024
Registered nurse
Ghana Health Service
04.2019 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cape Coast
06.2018 - 08.2020
Registered nurse
St. Luke Catholic Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2018
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
08.2013 - 08.2016
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