Sarkodie Kwabena Owusu
Northampton
Summary
Dedicated Staff Nurse with more than Two years of experience caring for patients. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining strict cost controls. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs. Hardworking Staff Nurse well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Northampton General Hospital
Northampton
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
Health Care Assistant Bank
Northampton General Hospital
Northampton
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
Health Care Assistant
Top Workforce Recruitment
Northampton
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service ( Bekwai Municipal Hospital
EJISU
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce symptom or condition re-emergence.
Rotational Intern
National service Scheme (St john of God Hospital Duayaw Nkwanta)
Duayaw Nkwanta
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
- Worked with teams to support goals and build experience.
- Adhered to all procedures and policies.
- Worked in various departments to gain hands-on experience, including the Emergency department and the Males Medical department.
- Helped to perform common and skilled procedures.
- Applied clinical safety procedures to protect patients and staff.
- Asked questions about tasks to learn techniques and how to operate without supervision.
Student Nurse
Ghana Health Service (Ejisu Government Hospital)
Ejisu/ Kumasi
10.2014 - 11.2014
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Sunderland
Sunderland10-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Registered General Nursing
College of Health Sciences Yendi
Yendi, Ghana08.2017
High School Diploma -
Effiduase Senior High/ Commercial School
Effiduase / Kumasi, Ghana05.2013
Skills
- Admission and Discharge
- Medication and IV Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Wound Care
- Disaster Site Triaging
- Infection Control
- Student Precepting
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Northampton General Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant Bank
Northampton General Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Top Workforce Recruitment
06.2023 - 03.2024
Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service ( Bekwai Municipal Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2022
Rotational Intern
National service Scheme (St john of God Hospital Duayaw Nkwanta)
04.2018 - 03.2019
Student Nurse
Ghana Health Service (Ejisu Government Hospital)
10.2014 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Sunderland
Some College (No Degree) - Registered General Nursing
College of Health Sciences Yendi
High School Diploma -
Effiduase Senior High/ Commercial School
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