Samuel Adjanor
High wycombe,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience in nursing care planning, triage procedures, and medication administration. Proficient in the use of medical software and infection control protocols, ensuring high standards of patient care. Demonstrates clinical leadership through effective wound dressing and suturing techniques. Committed to advancing healthcare practices and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior staff nurse
St. Martin’s Catholic Hospital Hospital- Agroyesum, Asante Region- Ghana
Agroyesum, Ashante Region- Ghana
09.2020 - 03.2025
- Dressed surgical/non-surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Administered medication as prescribed by physicians, maintaining optimal patient health status.
- Participated in hospital-wide infection control initiatives, contributing to safer environment.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs which improved their well-being over time.
- Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
- Conducted regular health assessments, ensuring timely intervention when required.
- Supervised junior staff efficiently which led to improved working atmosphere.
- Liaised effectively with other departments for seamless patient care.
- Ensured high standards of hygiene within ward, promoting a clean environment for recovery.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities early on for over 25 patients.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Conducted rounds with physicians to assist with treatment and patient care.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients which facilitated smooth transitions from hospital to home environments.
- Supervised junior staff efficiently leading to improved working atmosphere.
Nurse intern
Sunyani Teaching Hospital- Sunyani , Bono Region-Ghana
Sunyani, Bono Region- Ghana
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted senior nurses, streamlined workflow in busy hospital ward.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols-maintained hygienic conditions at all times reducing risk of cross-contamination.
- Carried out wound dressings for faster healing process using sterile techniques.
- Improved patient comfort for positive experience by administering prescribed medication on time and properly.
- Gained understanding of health inequalities affecting disadvantaged and vulnerable people.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients with ailments and disabilities.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
Education
West Africa Senior High School Certificate Exam. - General Art
Emmanuel Fundation Senior High School
Sunyani- Chira/ Ghana 10.2010 - 06.2013
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Sunyani Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Sunyani/ Ghana 09.2014 - 08.2017
Skills
- Nursing care planning
- Medication Administration
- Infection control protocols
- Clinical leadership
- Wound dressing
- Elderly care
- Mobility assistance
- Toileting and grooming
- Personal care
- Feeding of helpless patient
- Team work
- Desire to learn
- Flexible and adaptability
- Punctual
Timeline
Senior staff nurse
St. Martin’s Catholic Hospital Hospital- Agroyesum, Asante Region- Ghana
09.2020 - 03.2025
Nurse intern
Sunyani Teaching Hospital- Sunyani , Bono Region-Ghana
04.2018 - 03.2019
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Sunyani Nursing and Midwifery Training College
09.2014 - 08.2017
West Africa Senior High School Certificate Exam. - General Art
Emmanuel Fundation Senior High School
10.2010 - 06.2013
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