ERNESTINA APPIAH OKYERE
Novi
Summary
To find a challenging position to meet my competencies, capabilities, skills, education and experience. I am willing to give total support to the organization that am in, with the experience and capabilities that I have in order to achieve the organization’s goals and create mutual benefits.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Henryford Health
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Senior Nursing Officer
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
09.2015 - 12.2016
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care and contribute to the efficient management of the ward/unit
- Ensure that planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking into account the views of the patients and their relatives
- Ensure that plans of care for patients are written and updated and all observations, documentation and communication are accurate ensuring that appropriate care is given
- Assess the care needs of patients, develop and implement plans of nursing care accordingly, these include;
- Administering prescribed medication and reporting on patient’s response
- Ongoing education of patient and relatives on disease condition and providing the needed psychological support
- Helping patient to adapt to their new environment
- 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
- Maintain effective communication with ward/unit manager, staff, patients/clients, and visitors
- Discuss treatment/management of condition with patient and relatives where applicable and encourage them to ask questions
- Participate in the organization of ward/unit meetings
- Attend and contribute at general staff meetings
- Effectively work with the nursing team in the ward/unit and other health workers
- Develop and maintain continuing personal and professional development to meet the changing demands in the area of nursing care
- Monitor own performance against agreed objectives and standards
- Undertake facilitative supervision of Health Care Assistants and other subordinates
- Promote team morale in the ward/unit
- Ensure availability of supplies and other logistics in the ward/unit during the shift
- Participate in roster planning and monitoring
- Maintain up-to-date records in the ward/unit
- Participate in clinical audit in the ward/unit
- Take care of own safety and ensure the safety of other staff and that of clients/patients
- Participate in quality improvement activities
- Keep up-to-date with quality developments relevant to area of work and related services
- Contribute to clinical supervision and peer review in the ward
Nursing Officer
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
10.2012 - 08.2015
Nurse Intern
Central Regional Hospital
11.2011 - 10.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERITY OF CAPE COAST
01.2011
Skills
- Excellent ability to assist in patient care, maintain healthy standards and carry out regular clinical skills
- Ability to adhere to clinical care procedures, systematize own progress plans to ensure that the objective of the health care unit are fulfilled
- Able to support clinical and other staff for good patient care as well as give education, training and mentorship
- Effective communication, interpersonal skills and outstanding people skills
Certification
- Registered General Nurse- Ghana Nurses and midwives council
- National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)2020
Training
- 2/20/2014 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- 2/27/2014 HIV/AIDS; Legal, Stigma, Discrimination and Confidentiality Issues
- 04/22/2014 Documentation and Report writing
- 05/20/2014 Medication errors
- 03/03/2015 Pain and wound management
- 05/27/2021 BLS Certification
Certification
ACLS Certification
05/28/24- 05/2026
BLS Certification
05/28/24-05/2026
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Goal-driven professional with exceptional, analytical and problem solving skills. Highly innovative, energetic and able to work under pressure. A humble self-motivated graduate with a strong passion to learn and work.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Henryford Health
07.2021 - Current
Senior Nursing Officer
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
09.2015 - 12.2016
Nursing Officer
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
10.2012 - 08.2015
Nurse Intern
Central Regional Hospital
11.2011 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERITY OF CAPE COAST
- Registered General Nurse- Ghana Nurses and midwives council
- National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)2020
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