RICHARD OWUSU OFORI (Registered Nurse)
Rugby,Warwickshire
Summary
Experienced medical and surgical Nurse with over 7years of professional experience and an expert in patient care, regulatory compliance, and electronic health record systems. Skilled in developing tailored care plans, administering treatments, and educating patients and families to support recovery and wellness. Ready to bring compassionate care, problem-solving abilities, and mentoring skills to a new role as a Registered Nurse.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
STAFF NURSE
Ghana Health service
Sefwi Boako hospital (medical and Surgical), western North Region
2021.12 - 2023.12
- Provided comprehensive care to patients recovering from surgery, acute illness , and chronic disease.
- Provided detailed patient assessments, developed care plan and monitor progress ensuring all interventions are in alignment with best practices and physician orders,
- Administered medications , intravenous fluids and treatment ensuring accuracy in dosage and delivery.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory standards
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
STAFF NURSE
S'John Of God hospital (medical and surgical)
Asafo,, Western North Region.
2020.11 - 2021.11
- Assisted in the care of a variety of patients with medical and surgical needs.
- checked vital signs; Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood pressure, Blood glucose and oxygen saturation and recorded appropriately.
- Helped stable patient to ambulate around the ward and repositioning of bedridden patient to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Ensured compliance with infection prevention procedures and hospital safety guidelines
- Assisted in surgical procedures and maintaining strict surgical asepses.
- collected specimen for Laboratory investigations.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Acted as the primary nurse for numerous patients, handling patient intake, care and discharge efficiently.
AUXILIARY/ENROLLED NURSE
Ghana Health Service
Sefwi Anyinabrim Hospital (medical and surgical), Western North Region
2012.04 - 2018.05
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living management and supported ambulation to promote healing.
- Ensured cleanliness of patient rooms to maintain a hygienic environment.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, alerting staff nurses to any significant changes promptly.
- Collaborated with the Registered nurses to perform wound dressing under aseptic technique.
- helped patient to ambulate and reposition bedridden patient to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Applied effective communication techniques when interacting with patients and families.
Education
Diploma in Genaral Nursing -
Kwame Nkrumah University of science and Technology
Kumasi 2018.05 - 2019.11
Certificate in Health Assistant Clinical -
Sefwi Wiawso Nursing Training college
Sefwi Wiawso 2009.09 - 2011.11
West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination -
Juaboso Senior Secondary School
Sefwi Juaboso 2004.10 - 2007.07
Skills
- Therapeutic relationships
- Hard working and very reliable
- Good communication skills and empathetic
- Expert in information and communication technology (ICT)
- Relationship building
- Training and Mentoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Electronic Health Record Proficiency
- Team worker
Timeline
STAFF NURSE
Ghana Health service
2021.12 - 2023.12
STAFF NURSE
S'John Of God hospital (medical and surgical)
2020.11 - 2021.11
Diploma in Genaral Nursing -
Kwame Nkrumah University of science and Technology
2018.05 - 2019.11
AUXILIARY/ENROLLED NURSE
Ghana Health Service
2012.04 - 2018.05
Certificate in Health Assistant Clinical -
Sefwi Wiawso Nursing Training college
2009.09 - 2011.11
West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination -
Juaboso Senior Secondary School
2004.10 - 2007.07