Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Hobbies and Interests
Conferences
References
Publications
Languages
Languages
Certification
Websites
References
Timeline
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Brenda A. Nyarko

Amherst,MA

Summary

A highly dedicated registered Nurse, Currently pursing my PhD at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. I also have a three-year master’s degree with research from the Central South University determined to help improve the life of humanity through teaching and research. I am able to remain calm under pressure and to execute my nursing procedures effectively and professionally. I am a fast learner, team player, goal oriented and ever willing to learn. I am seeking to utilize my nursing care knowledge and patient care skills to provide effective healthcare services to patients.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant (RA)

Eliane Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation
09.2023 - Current

Assistant lecturer

Regentropfen College of Applied Sciences
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted senior lecturers in curriculum development, lesson planning, and preparation of instructional materials
  • Delivered lectures, facilitated discussions, and conducted practical sessions for nursing courses
  • Supervised and provided guidance during clinical or laboratory experiences
  • Graded assignments, exams, and assessments, offering constructive feedback to students
  • Provided academic support to students through office hours, tutorial sessions, and addressing their queries
  • Engaged in research and scholarly activities, including conducting studies, publishing papers, and presenting at conferences
  • Participated in administrative tasks such as attending meetings, contributing to program development, and assisting with admissions and registration processes
  • Stayed updated with advancements in nursing education and practice through professional development activities
  • Mentored and advised students on course selection, career paths, and academic goals
  • Served as a mentor for junior faculty members and nursing students

Nursing Officer

Tamale Teaching Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Ensure that planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking into account the views of the patient and their relatives
  • Ensure that plans of care for patients are written and updated and that all observations, documentation and communication are accurate ensuring that appropriate care is given accordingly
  • Patient observation and reporting
  • Administering prescribed medication and reporting on patient’s response
  • Ongoing education of patient and relatives on disease condition and providing the needed psychological support
  • Formulate, initiate, and revise patient care as condition warrants
  • Participate in the ward rounds
  • Allocate task based on skill of staff
  • Supervise staff and students in the ward/unit
  • Evaluate nursing care and ensure continuity of care
  • Take responsibility for the protection of patients’ valuables during the shift
  • Perform delegated assignment by the ward/unit manager

Nursing Officer (National service)

St Dominic Hospital
, Ghana
04.2017 - 03.2018
  • Conducting physical assessments of patients by checking vital signs
  • Administering blood product transfusion and intravenous infusions and checking for adverse reaction
  • Attending in-service training session on blood transfusion, medication and documentation
  • Monitoring critically ill patients assigned by my supervisor and preparing observation report on the vital signs and response to treatment
  • Assisting in patient care and perform regular clinical tasks to maintain regulated health standards
  • Documenting data related symptoms, treatments, response to medication and altered medical intervention

Volunteer Nurse

Boadua Health Centre
Akwatia, Ghana
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Health Education: Educate patients on appropriate ways to prevent health problem
  • Rehabilitation
  • Advocacy
  • Health promotion
  • Counseling
  • Home visit
  • School health services
  • Child welfare clinic
  • Family planning services

Volunteer

Springboard Ghana
Tamale, Ghana
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Data entry
  • Records keeping

Volunteer

Marie-Stopes Ghana
Tamale, Ghana
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Advocacy
  • Health and reproductive education
  • Distribution of hand books, pamphlets and other items on reproductive health

Intern

Tamale Central Hospital
Tamale, Ghana
07.2013 - 08.2013
  • Screening of malnourished children
  • Taking care of inpatient malnourished clients
  • Registering of new births and their mothers
  • Preformed other duties assigned to me

Student Volunteer

Addoe community
Brong Ahafo, Ghana
05.2012 - 07.2013
  • Collection of data on socio-demographic characteristics of Addoe community
  • Analysis of secondary data of the Addoe municipality

Education

Master of Nursing - with Research

Central South University
07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University for Development Studies
07.2016

PhD - Nursing

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA

Skills

  • Team player
  • Coordination
  • Research paper writing
  • Publication preparation
  • Computer literacy
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Multi-tasking
  • Multi-skilled

Affiliations

  • Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS)
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Baking
  • Listening to music

Conferences

  • The 8th Xiangya Nursing International Academic Conference, 10/22/21 - 10/24/21
  • Xiangya International Students’ Academic Seminar, 07/10/22 - 07/14/22, Changsha, China
  • The International Council of Nurses virtual conference, 11/02/21 - 11/04/21, Online platform
  • Xiangya Leann Nursing Quality Management Conference, 09/23/22 - 09/24/22, China
  • Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) 36th Annual Scientific Sessions, 04/04/24 - 04/05/24

References

Upon request

Publications

  • The effect of educational interventions in managing nurses' alarm fatigue: An integrative review, Nyarko, B. A., Nie, H., Yin, Z., Chai, X., & Yue, L., Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16479
  • Evaluating Knowledge, Practices, and Barriers of Paediatric Pain Management among Nurses in a Tertiary Health Facility in the Northern Region of Ghana: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study, Wuni, A., Salia, S. M., Mohammed Ibrahim, M., Iddriss, I., Nyarko, B. A., Nabila Seini, S., Tonsagri, I., & Mohammed, J., Pain research & management-Hindawi, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8846599
  • Nurses' alarm fatigue, influencing factors, and its relationship with burnout in the critical care units: A cross-sectional study, Nyarko BA, Yin Z, Chai X, Yue L., Aust Crit Care, 08/12/23, 10.1016/j.aucc.2023.06.010
  • Prevalence, Management, and Impact of Dysmenorrhea on the Lives of Nurse and Midwife Trainees in Northern Ghana, Wuni, A., Nyarko, B. A, Mohammed Ibrahim, M., Abdulai Baako, I., Mohammed, I. S., & Buunaaisie, C., Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8823525
  • Knowledge and management practices of infant teething symptoms among mothers in a tertiary facility in Ghana, Wuni, A., Iddrisu, M., Angliengmene, A. A., Salia, S. M., Chanayireh, L., Mohammed, I. S., Nyarko, B. A., ….Doat, A. R., Pan African Medical Journal, 2024, 10.11604/pamj.2024.47.65.40792

Languages

  • English
  • Twi

Languages

English
Professional
Twi
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Registered Nurse MA, License Number: RN10007798
  • Registered Nurses, Ghana, License Number:16BN03418810

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Research Assistant (RA)

Eliane Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation
09.2023 - Current

Assistant lecturer

Regentropfen College of Applied Sciences
01.2022 - Current

Nursing Officer

Tamale Teaching Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022

Nursing Officer (National service)

St Dominic Hospital
04.2017 - 03.2018

Volunteer Nurse

Boadua Health Centre
01.2016 - 01.2017

Volunteer

Springboard Ghana
01.2015 - 01.2016

Volunteer

Marie-Stopes Ghana
01.2015 - 01.2016

Intern

Tamale Central Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2013

Student Volunteer

Addoe community
05.2012 - 07.2013
  • Registered Nurse MA, License Number: RN10007798
  • Registered Nurses, Ghana, License Number:16BN03418810

Master of Nursing - with Research

Central South University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University for Development Studies

PhD - Nursing

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Brenda A. Nyarko