Rita Adu Boahemaa
Norwich,Ghana
Summary
Compassionate nurse with expertise in addressing both medical and personal needs of patients. Committed to delivering high-quality care to diverse populations while ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Strong interpersonal skills facilitate effective communication across all levels of healthcare teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
General Nurse
SEVENTH DAY ADENTIST HOSPITAL, Dominase Ghana
Dominase, Ghana
04.2021 - 12.2025
- Bed capacity: 107-bedded hospital
- Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:5
- Cases managed: Management of acute and chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertensive emergencies, pre- and post-operative management such as appendicitis, herniorrhaphy and myomectomy.
- Duties Include:
- Supervising a team comprising nurses, healthcare assistants and other clinicians in a variety of clinical operations such as case management, disease management and utilisation management.
- Devised, evaluated, implemented, and streamlined protocols and standards of assigned units.
- Collecting, collating, and analysing patient feedback, and ensuring that all patients’ data is entered, stored, and retrieved according to internal policies and relevant legislation.
- Contributing to staff planning, distribution of various categories of staff for the smooth running of the nursing and midwifery services in the health facility.
- Offered professional guidance, supervision and leadership to staff.
- Career Gap – April 2020 to March 2021
- Awaiting permanent posting / N M C pin registration process
- 1. Assisted in providing high-quality patient care and support in diverse medical settings.
- 2. Maintained accurate patient records whilst ensuring compliance with health regulations and protocols.
- 3. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- 4. Educated patients and families on health management strategies and medication administration procedures.
- 5. Conducted thorough assessments, identifying changes in patient conditions and responding appropriately.
- 6. Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- 7.Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and uphold hospital standards.
- 8.Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital Agogo, Ghana
Agogo, Ghana
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Bed capacity: 250 bedded hospital
- Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:6
- Cases managed: Stroke, diabetes, neonatal respiratory distress, Kidney failure, heart failure, hypertension, pre and post-operative management.
- Duties Include:
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to carry out Doctors’ orders and treatment care plans.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patients vital signs, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatment and follow up care to maintain patient safety and optimize work flow.
- Set up equipment and assist with procedures like lumber puncture and under water seal drainage.
- Provided basic patients care by grooming patients, changing bedding, assisting in feeding, wound dressing, administering drug, catheterization etc.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Agogo Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Agogo, Ghana 01.2015 - 01.2018
High school - undefined
Collins Senior High School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Excellent at maintaining professionalism
- Ability to work with no or little supervision
- Care plan implementation
- Patient safety advocacy
- Ability to multitask
- Strong attention to detail
- Compassionate and empathetic
Languages
English
Fluent
References
- Samuel, Agyei, Medical Doctor, adjei.samuel490@gmail.com, +233 246609911, Agogo Presbyterian Hospital, Agogo, Ghana
- Samuel, Dankwah, Medical Doctor, dasam2009@ymail.com, +233 554017740, Seventh Day Adventist Hospital, Dominase, Dominase, Ghana
Interest
Reading, music, creative art and cooking.
Volunteer Experience
Presbyterian Hospital Agogo, Ghana, Nurse, Agogo, Ghana, Vaccination / health education on COVID 19 (Voluntary work), Joined a team to conduct vaccination on yellow fever, health education on COVID 19 at information centers and public places.
Certification
General Nurse Certificate, Ministry of Health, NMC,Ghana
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Nurse
SEVENTH DAY ADENTIST HOSPITAL, Dominase Ghana
04.2021 - 12.2025
Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital Agogo, Ghana
04.2019 - 03.2020
Diploma - Nursing
Agogo Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery Training College
01.2015 - 01.2018
High school - undefined
Collins Senior High School
01.2010 - 01.2013