vivian bekalli asaah
Akwatia
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in nursing care, including medical-surgical settings. Experienced in delivering personalized, patient-centered care to promote safety and improve health outcomes. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail facilitate collaboration with healthcare teams for high-quality care. Committed to treating patients and colleagues with respect, honesty, and dignity, regardless of background. Strives to make a positive impact through empathetic care and effective communication. Dedicated to excellence, focusing on delivering compassionate care and upholding the highest standards of practice.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR NURSING OFFICER (THEATRES)
St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, Akwatia
06.2022 - Current
- Prepare and set up the operating theatre for surgical procedures
- Perform scrub and circulatory duties during surgical procedures
- Maintain strict aseptic techniques to prevent and control infections
- Handle and preserve specimens properly for laboratory investigations
- Appraise and evaluate the performance of staff under supervision
- Actively advocate for and prioritize patient safety throughout the surgical phase
- Accurately document all procedures and interventions carried out
- Facilitates continuous personal and professional development programs for staff
SENIOR STAFF-NURSING OFFICER (SURGICAL WARDS)
St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, Akwatia
06.2013 - 05.2022
- Plan and implement patient assessment and personalized care plan
- Administered medications via oral, intravenous, and intramuscular routes and monitored patients for side effects
- Assisted with diagnostic procedures such as ECGs, chest tube insertion, and endoscopy
- Provided airway suctioning and oxygen therapy for patients
- Provided wound assessment and care under aseptic technique
- Collected urine, stool, and sputum specimens for laboratory investigations
- Performed venipuncture, intravenous therapy, and blood transfusions
- Preparing patients for surgical procedures and managing post-op patients
- Care of peripheral and central venous catheters
- Inserted Nasogastric tube and monitored patients on NG feeds and TPN
- Urethral catheterization and care of urethral catheters
- Performed basic life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergency conditions
- Monitored and recorded patients’ vital signs and escalated deteriorations appropriately
- Main continuous personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the profession
STAFF NURSE – (MEDICAL WARDS)
St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, Akwatia
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Care of unconscious patients
- Admitted and discharged patients using discharge protocols and plans
- Managed various medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and stroke
- Monitored intake and output and corrected fluid deficit in patients
- Assessed patients airway, breathing, and circulation and intervened as required
- Maintained a sterile environment to prevent infections
- Provided health education to patients and their families
Education
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - undefined
School of Peri-operative & Critical Care Nursing
Accra01.2019
DIPLOMA IN NURSING - undefined
Holy Family Nurses’ Training College
Nkawkaw01.2011
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
St. Roses’ Girls’ High School
Akwatia01.2007
BASIC CERTIFICATE - undefined
St. Roses’ Girls’ Junior High School
Akwatia01.2004
Skills
- Planning and organizing
- Trustworthy
- Emotional resilience
- Team player
- Problem-solving skills
- Empathy
- Excellent communication
- Flexible
- Adaptability
- Time management skills
Timeline
SENIOR NURSING OFFICER (THEATRES)
St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, Akwatia
06.2022 - Current
SENIOR STAFF-NURSING OFFICER (SURGICAL WARDS)
St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, Akwatia
06.2013 - 05.2022
STAFF NURSE – (MEDICAL WARDS)
St. Dominic Catholic Hospital, Akwatia
02.2012 - 05.2013
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - undefined
School of Peri-operative & Critical Care Nursing
DIPLOMA IN NURSING - undefined
Holy Family Nurses’ Training College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
St. Roses’ Girls’ High School
BASIC CERTIFICATE - undefined
St. Roses’ Girls’ Junior High School
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