Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Social Skills And Competences
Organizational Skills And Competences
Personal Achievements And Hobbies
Skills And Qualities
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Isaac Tetteh

Milton Keynes,United Kingdom

Summary

I am an enthusiastic, loyal, and professional nurse who takes great pride in my work and provides an exceptional level of care to my patients. Having worked in health care for several years, I fully understand that the needs of my patients come first. I thrive in a team environment and always use excellent communication skills to listen to what others have to say. I remain calm when under pressure and am always compassionate and empathetic. I fully understand the importance of patient confidentiality, I have a friendly and caring personality, which enables me to be supportive of my colleagues, and I always treat everybody as an individual. I also understand that working in health care requires flexibility and adaptability to change, which is vital to the success of the organisation. I believe the skills and qualities I have developed in my career and education will allow me to quickly excel in the role and make an excellent addition to the organisation as a nurse. Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 9 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 9 years of patient care and advocacy within hospital units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals. I am a diligent nursing professional who brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise. Trained in frailty treatment and patient care with extensive knowledge of internal medicine. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Patient-oriented Nurse with years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 9 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to deliver exceptional patient care. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 6 years of patient care and advocacy within hospital units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges, and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 6 years of patient care and advocacy within hospital units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges, and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Nurse (Band 6)

Milton Keynes University Hospital
Milton Keynes
08.2023 - Current

Speciality: (Acute Medicine)
Unit: (Frailty)
Average patient ratio: 6:1. Maximum 8:1
Charting EMR: (CERNER, Electronic)
Medication Dispensing system: (EPR, CERNAR)

  • Link nurse for Dementia patients
  • Link nurse for Diabetes patients
  • Link nurse for Palliative care
  • Experience with various medical conditions such as Parkinson’s, dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease
  • Monitor patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individual participating in clinical trials
  • Inserting NG Tubes, Catheters, Cannula
  • Specialized in providing care for 8 terminal patients per shift
  • Supervised a team of registered nurses, Junior doctors and HCA’s for day to nursing
  • Administered IVs and prescriptions, and monitored for adverse reactions, reporting reactions immediately
  • Discussed frequently with medical team to understand and communicate patient care plans with patients and their families
  • Practice supervisor and accessor for newly international nurses as well student nurses.

Charge Nurse Band 6

Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust
REDHILL, surrey
05.2020 - 08.2023

Speciality: (Acute Medicine)
Unit: (Frailty)
Average patient ratio: 6:1. Maximum 8:1
Charting EMR: (CERNER, Electronic)
Medication Dispensing system: (EPR, CERNAR)

  • Link nurse for patient falls.
  • Link nurse for Dementia patients
  • Link nurse for Diabetes patients
  • Link nurse for Palliative care
  • Provide first-class care,and ensure all their needs are addressed, always showing care and a compassionate mindset.
  • Ensure all patient records are up-to-date and accurate, reporting any issues or changes.
  • Perform routine procedures and administer medication ensuring 100% accuracy, and that all operational procedures are followed.
  • Develop patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
  • Hospice and palliative care experience
  • Document patient information obtained from interviews
  • Insertion of NG tube, catheter, and cannulas.

Registered Nurse

Barchester Wyckham House Nursing Home (Part Time)
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Administering medication
  • Performing audits
  • Treatment of wounds
  • Taking care of both PEG and Tracheotomy patients
  • Inserting and removing catheters
  • Writing care plans for both newly as well as exiting patients
  • PEG and NG tube feeding.

Registered Nurse (Band 5)

Surrey and Sussex Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2020
  • Experience with various medical conditions such as Parkinson’s, dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease
  • Monitor patient reactions to drugs and carefully document the progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts
  • Communicate and assist colleagues when required and in emergencies.
  • Communicate with families of patients, ensuring I am compassionate and empathetic while ensuring patient confidentiality remains
  • Create and maintain accurate healthcare records and reports of patients
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to create personalized treatment plans for patients
  • Assist with training and development of student nurses and nurse assistants.

Registered Nurse

Kinapori Senior Citizen Home (Helsinki City of Health Department- Finland)
12.2015 - 01.2018
  • Promoting good health Clinical treatment, administering medication
  • Performing audits
  • Treatment of wounds
  • Taking care of both PEG and Tracheotomy patients
  • Inserting and removing catheters
  • Tasked with feeding, bathing, and dressing patients
  • Communicated and listened to patients’ requests, always demonstrating a calm nature
  • Looked after patient’s general needs, by serving meals and making beds
  • Set up correct storage of medical equipment, ensuring that Home Care policies and operational procedures were always followed
  • Assisted colleagues as required throughout duties and during emergencies
  • Dealt with patient or family member complaints professionally, always remaining calm when person was angry or upset
  • Showed exceptional listening skills to help formulate plans to resolve complaints and ensure patients and family members could speak with appropriate dignitaries to resolve issues for them.

General Manager

Dede’s Ventures Finland
01.2006 - 12.2009
  • Managed small teams, organized monthly rosters, and delegated daily tasks
  • Worked on customers service desk, dealing with refunds, exchanges, and customer complaint
  • Created and implemented promotional and marketing activities to generate business
  • Often worked in cashier office, balancing ledgers, and reconciling banking to correct procedure
  • Sound numeracy skills and attention to detail were paramount for this task
  • Assisted with Interviewing potential employees.
  • Organized and led training of new starters and ran courses for existing employees on new procedures and further training.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lahti University of Applied Science
Finland
12.2015

Skills

  • Elderly care expertise
  • Dementia care
  • Palliative care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Basic life support
  • Advance life support
  • Blood transfusion
  • Patient Care Assignment
  • Ward Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff education and training
  • Infection Control
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Duty delegation
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Direct Patient Care

Social Skills And Competences

Played a key role in increasing retention as well as satisfaction rates. Handled patient’s relationship management functions, which included promoting, enduring relationships with a diverse clientele. Cultivated positive relationships with patients.

Organizational Skills And Competences

Energetic, willing to learn and grow. Passionate about achieving a challenging position that allows meaningful contributions to a healthcare’ success. Dynamic personality that inspires people who want to work with me. Adapt at anything technical in nature as demonstrated by effectively developing products requiring applied science. Superb leadership, interpersonal, planning and communication abilities.

Personal Achievements And Hobbies

I have several interests and hobbies. I enjoy going on regular walks with my friends and attending a weekly football club, which I find relaxing and helpful for my concentration levels. I am a keen history enthusiast, and my favourite era was the 1930s and 1940s.

Skills And Qualities

  • I ensure that patients’ needs are a priority, having worked in a hospital for the last 5 years.
  • I advocate for rules and procedures and can be trusted to always follow all operational procedures.
  • I am reliable and adaptable to the needs of my employer.
  • I often work long twelve-hour shifts covering disruption and sickness through peak times, I have always maintained focus and concentration to carry out my duties as a nurse safely and successfully.
  • I enjoy communicating with others to fulfil their needs. I am a great listener, compassionate and empathetic, able to absorb all required information, and use my influence skills to diffuse any potential escalating problems with patients or visitors.
  • I take responsibility for all duties and can remain calm whilst under pressure, as shown in my current role at East Surrey Hospital.
  • I understand the importance of self-development, and I am always looking to improve my professional development ensuring that I can provide the best service possible for my patients and employer.
  • I am organised and efficient, understanding the need for prioritising workloads.
  • I always act with the highest levels of integrity, dignity, and respect.

References

  • Jane Hartland, Line Manager, jane.hartland@mkuh.nhs.uk, Milton Keynes University Hospital
  • Mr. Austin Ejoh, 2nd Line Manager, austin.ejoh@mkuh.nhs.uk, Milton Keynes University Hospital
  • Mrs. Helen Wright, Line Manager, helen.wright11@nhs.net, East Surrey Hospital NHS Trust
  • Mrs. Tapuwa Matinya, 2nd Line Manager, tapuwa.matinya@nhs.net, East Surrey Hospital
  • Mrs. Sandra Bennett Denise, Practice Developed Nurse, Sandra.bennet@nhs.net, East Surrey Hospital
  • Noekukhya Dube, Line manager, Wyckham House nursing home
  • Mrs. Jaana Juutunen, jaana.juutunen@hel.fi, Helsinki Department of Health (Finland)

Timeline

Charge Nurse (Band 6)

Milton Keynes University Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Charge Nurse Band 6

Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust
05.2020 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse

Barchester Wyckham House Nursing Home (Part Time)
02.2019 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse (Band 5)

Surrey and Sussex Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2020

Registered Nurse

Kinapori Senior Citizen Home (Helsinki City of Health Department- Finland)
12.2015 - 01.2018

General Manager

Dede’s Ventures Finland
01.2006 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lahti University of Applied Science
Isaac Tetteh