Summary
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Work history
Education
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PERSONAL PROFILE
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ELIZABETH ADDOLEY ADDO

Labadi

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in clinical assessment and first-class patient care. Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills, effectively managing high-pressure environments while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Proficient in electronic medical records and medical equipment operation, with a focus on healthcare quality improvement. Holds a Basic Life Support certification and excels in nurse leadership, trauma patient handling, and immunisation delivery. Committed to advancing healthcare standards through continuous education and innovative practices.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Rotating Nurse

Tetteh Quashie Memorial Hospital
Akuapim-Mampong, Eastern Region
2024.05 - 2025.12

Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.

  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
  • Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
  • Developed strong assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
  • Provided empathetic and patient-centered care to diverse patient populations
  • Conducted triage in accident and emergency department for effective patient management.
  • Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
  • Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
  • Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
  • Managed ward supplies for seamless healthcare delivery.
  • Managed challenging behaviour in psychiatric wards by utilising de-escalation techniques.
  • Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
  • Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
  • Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
  • Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
  • Assisted doctors during procedures, ensuring successful operations.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
  • Delivered health education programmes to promote community health awareness.
  • Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.

Nursing assistant

Tafo Government Hospital
Kumasi , Ghana
2019.07 - 2020.01
  • Assisted with daily activities to enhance quality of life for patients.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening and empathy, encouraging open communication.
  • Enhanced patient recovery process by assisting with physiotherapy sessions.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and families for better understanding of treatments.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, ensuring early detection of potential health issues.

Nursing student

Truma and Specialist hospital
Winniba, Central Region,Ghana
2020.02 - 2021.07
  • Handled medical equipment proficiently, ensured proper utilisation.
  • Compiled daily reports of patients' conditions for better treatment planning.
  • Acquired first-hand experience in operation theatre procedures, enhanced surgical knowledge base.
  • Enhanced skill set with regular participation in nursing workshops.
  • Attended wound dressings to aid healing process.

Nursing student

37 Military Hospital
Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
2022.07 - 2023.05
  • Attended wound dressings to aid healing process.
  • Handled medical equipment proficiently, ensured proper utilisation.
  • Developed a rapport with patients' families by providing clear health updates and guidance.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, eased their anxiety levels.
  • Maintained patient records for efficient documentation and future references.
  • Completed clinical rotations in paediatrics for understanding child health care.
  • Conducted routine checks on patients to monitor vital signs regularly.
  • Obtained blood samples from patients with minimal discomfort.
  • Assisted in delivering patient care, improved overall recovery time.

Nurse volunteer

Trust Hospital
Accra, Greater Accra,Ghana
2022.02 - 2023.05
  • Monitored vital signs to detect any abnormal changes in patient's condition.
  • Tended wounds preventing infections or complications.
  • Administered medication for managing patient's symptoms.
  • Assessed needs of new admissions promptly upon arrival at the facility.
  • Adhered strictly to confidentiality guidelines whilst dealing with sensitive information about patients' health status or treatments.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care.
  • Managed patient records by updating information accurately and promptly.
  • Responded calmly during emergencies until medical help arrived.
  • Helped bedridden patients maintain personal hygiene with dignity and respect.
  • Offered emotional support to family members coping with loved ones' illnesses or injuries.

Nursing student

Winniba Municipal Hospital
Winniba, Central Region, Ghana
2023.05 - 2024.02
  • Observed the administration of anaesthesia closely for deeper understanding of the procedure.
  • Participated actively in rehabilitation programmes, aided patient's physical recovery.
  • Improved communication with patients by developing strong interpersonal skills.
  • Obtained blood samples from patients with minimal discomfort.
  • Conducted routine checks on patients to monitor vital signs regularly.
  • Managed emergency situations calmly to ensure patient safety.
  • Assisted in delivering patient care, improved overall recovery time.
  • Cleaned and treated patient wounds with guidance from head nurse.
  • Bathed, changed and fed patients with ailments and disabilities.
  • Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.
  • Monitored patient conditions, continuously assessing vitals to ensure ongoing quality care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

KAAF University College
Kasoa, Ghana
2019.09 - 2023.11

West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination - undefined

St Stephen’s Presbyterian Senior High /Technical School
Ghana
2014.01 - 2017.01

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments
  • Proficient in electronic medical records (EMRs)
  • Basic life support (BLS) certification
  • Excellent in Decision making
  • Computer and Digital Literacy
  • Gynaecological knowledge
  • Healthcare quality improvement
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Vital signs measurement
  • IV management
  • Nurse leadership
  • Communication with family members
  • Blood collection
  • Medical consultation
  • Immunisation delivery
  • Tube insertion and removal
  • Trauma patient handling
  • Oxygen administration
  • Patient comfort
  • Emotional resilience
  • First-class patient care
  • Health education
  • Clinical assessment

PERSONAL PROFILE

English
Ga
Twi

REFERENCES

  • Felix Toku, Brako, Specialist Oncology Nurse, brakofelix@gmail.com, +233249129452, Tetteh Quashie Memorial Hospital
  • Mrs. Agyekum, Priscilla, Senior Nursing Officer, cascypa@gmail.com, +233554928084, Tetteh Quashie Memorial Hospital

Affiliations

Ghana Registered Nurses Association

Timeline

Rotating Nurse

Tetteh Quashie Memorial Hospital
2024.05 - 2025.12

Nursing student

Winniba Municipal Hospital
2023.05 - 2024.02

Nursing student

37 Military Hospital
2022.07 - 2023.05

Nurse volunteer

Trust Hospital
2022.02 - 2023.05

Nursing student

Truma and Specialist hospital
2020.02 - 2021.07

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

KAAF University College
2019.09 - 2023.11

Nursing assistant

Tafo Government Hospital
2019.07 - 2020.01

West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination - undefined

St Stephen’s Presbyterian Senior High /Technical School
2014.01 - 2017.01
ELIZABETH ADDOLEY ADDO