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Michelle Safo Pokuah

Registered Children Nurse
London

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced Level III environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Neonatal and Paediatric Nurse

Homerton University Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Practice nursing within Level III NICU hospital

  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Documented nursing services provided
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Neonatal and Paediatric Nurse

Kings College Hospital
10.2020 - Current

Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse

Practice nursing within Level III NICU hospital

  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Care for infants endangered through premature birth, defects; neurologic,
  • Renal and Cardiac conditions
  • Infants and children requiring non invasive ventilation such as; Astra NIPPV,CPAP, BIPAP,
  • Optiflow, Vapotherm, Astra and nasal cannula oxygen .
  • Tracheostomy care management, changing tube and suctioning
  • Monitor NICU patients, provide progress reports and administer physician
  • ordered medications orally, intravenously.
  • Provide emotional support, encouragement, education and status reports to family of NICU infants.
  • Management of Gastrointestinal conditions; NEC, Short gut syndrome,
  • Ileostomy stoma care, Gastroschisis.
  • Using Central line for fluids and medication administration.
  • Total Parental Nutrition administration and management.
  • Esophageal Artesia care; replogle tube insertion and management.
  • Nutrition management; PEG, NGT,NJT, bottle

Healthcare Assistant

Kings College Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Demonstrated professionalism through punctuality, attention to detail, and consistent provision of quality patient care.
  • Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and positioning, reducing the risk of injury or complications.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various healthcare needs.
  • Assisted nurses in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting patient progress for better treatment outcomes.
  • Performed physical therapy exercises with patients under clinical supervision, supporting rehabilitation goals through diligent practice sessions.
  • Adapted care plans to meet the unique needs of diverse patient populations, including those with cognitive, physical, or developmental disabilities.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and performing routine sanitation tasks.
  • Enhanced communication between patients and medical staff by serving as a liaison and relaying pertinent information accurately.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a positive environment conducive to healing and recovery.

Administrative Ward Clerk

Kings College Hospital
02.2017 - 08.2018

King college hospital , London

  • An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS
  • A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting
  • colleagues from all levels, within the organisation
  • Updated patients' medical records using electronic recordkeeping system.
  • Used knowledge of medical terminology to transcribe patient information
  • from written copy, electronic equipment, or verbal direction.
  • Prioritized calls through screening process and transferred calls and recorded
  • messages for appropriate personnel.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating
  • department needs, and placing and expediting orders.

Education

Level 7 Neonatal Care: Specialist Core Skills - Professional Development Course

City, University of London
London
04.2001 -

Kings Core Preceptorship Programme Framework - Training Newly Qualified Nurses

Kings College Hospital
London
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Child) BSc Honours

Kingston University
London
04.2001 -

Skills

Direct Patient Care

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Software

BAGERNET

EROSTER

Epic system

Certification

Neonatal Life Support

Timeline

Neonatal and Paediatric Nurse

Homerton University Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Neonatal and Paediatric Nurse

Kings College Hospital
10.2020 - Current

Healthcare Assistant

Kings College Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2020

Administrative Ward Clerk

Kings College Hospital
02.2017 - 08.2018

Level 7 Neonatal Care: Specialist Core Skills - Professional Development Course

City, University of London
04.2001 -

Kings Core Preceptorship Programme Framework - Training Newly Qualified Nurses

Kings College Hospital
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Child) BSc Honours

Kingston University
04.2001 -
Michelle Safo PokuahRegistered Children Nurse