GRACE TERKPETEY
Afienya-Tema,GHANA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with seven (7) years of proven track record of direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced setting. with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging patients and high-stress circumstances. Developing solid relationships with patients and families consistently through compassionate communication, a polite attitude, and excellent customer service.
Looking Forward to the next challenging level of career for further personal growth and development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ashaiman Polyclinic
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Partnered with medical professionals to quickly assess patients and administer proper care while managing situations that were frequently changing.
- Patients were supported while getting in and out of bed, walking, and stretching, as well as during usual rehabilitation and mobility activities.
- Watched patient responses when administering drugs orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly.
- On time, routine dressing changes and wound care were done.
- Exhibited continuous focus and real-time problem-solving while remaining composed in high-stress, urgent situations.
- Also managed over 80 customer calls per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse
KUDOS
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
New crystal hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Use to managing over 200 appointments daily
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
Ashaiman02.2016
High School Diploma -
ASHAIMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ASHAIMAN05.2005
High School Diploma -
ASHAIMAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ASHAIMAN09.2002
Skills
- Excellent english verbal and written skill
- Obstetric Care
- Diet and Nutrition
- Anatomy
- First Aid
- Admission and Discharge
- Personal Hygiene
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Critical Care Nursing
- Clear Patient Communication
- Alternative Treatments
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Management
- Wound Management
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and Family Education
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Room Deliveries
- Direct Nursing Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- Filing paperwork and Appointment management
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Power Point
- Accurate Documentation
Volunteering and helping deprived communities and individuals
Public education on sexual health, personal hygiene and and the importance of proper nutrition.
Raising awareness on breast cancer and cervical cancer.
Administration of vaccination and triage health assessment.
Raising awareness on mental health and postpartum depression.
Languages
TWI , PIDGIN
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ashaiman Polyclinic
04.2016 - 06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
KUDOS
02.2014 - 02.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
New crystal hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
High School Diploma -
ASHAIMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
ASHAIMAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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