ALBERT SEIDU
Springfield,IL
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Monitor patients after surgery, answer questions, and provide home care strategies.
- Adhere to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Create, implement, and evaluate patient care plans with the medical team.
- Maintain strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws, and prevent information breaches.
- Advocate for patient needs with the interdisciplinary team, and implement the outlined treatment plans.
- Assess patient needs, prioritize treatment, maintain patient flows, and assist physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Monitor vital signs, administer injections, and provide assistance with medical procedures.
- Observe strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitor and manage various treatment and care interventions.
- Instruct patients on proper self-care techniques at home, following discharge from the hospital.
- Educate patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Coordinate discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
37 Military Hospital
Accra, Greater Accra
04.2018 - 12.2024
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
- Monitored patient conditions to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
37 Military Hospital
Accra, Greater Accra
10.2014 - 03.2018
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper post-operative homecare techniques.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Implemented evidence-based practice standards into daily practice decisions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Presbyterian Hospital
Bawku, Upper East
05.2010 - 09.2014
- Provided emotional support to families of orthopedic patients during hospitalization period.
- Assisted physical therapists with development of rehabilitation programs designed specifically for each patient's needs.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient assessment results, treatment plans and discharge planning.
- Educated patients on post-operative instructions, wound care, nutrition and exercise regimens.
- Performed physical assessments to evaluate musculoskeletal system and identify potential abnormalities or changes in condition.
- Monitored surgical sites for signs of infection and maintained optimal wound hygiene.
- Assessed orthopedic patients for pain levels, mobility needs and other related issues.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing safe, high quality care within scope of practice.
- Managed acute pain issues by administering intravenous medication as prescribed by physician orders.
- Promoted patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and educating on orthopedic concerns.
- Taught patients how to use devices, care for wounds and prevent complications with proper care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Conducted home visits prior to discharge from facility; provided education regarding safety measures at home environment.
- Identified potential risk factors associated with orthopedic conditions; implemented interventions as needed.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Education
Diploma - General Nursing
Presbyterian Nursing And Midwifery Training Coll
Bawku, Upper East10-2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- RN
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Springfield Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
37 Military Hospital
04.2018 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
37 Military Hospital
10.2014 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Presbyterian Hospital
05.2010 - 09.2014
Diploma - General Nursing
Presbyterian Nursing And Midwifery Training Coll
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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