Ibrahim Dorkurgu Mamani
Vernon Hills
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 11 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering experience in emergency and medical surgical nursing environment.
Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure medical-surgical environment. Expertise in patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging strong communication and clinical skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Unit
Tamale Teaching Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Assisted in the development of unit-specific protocols for common medical-surgical procedures, improving efficiency and standardizing practice across the team.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Tamale Teaching Hospital
07.2015 - 02.2018
- Committed to facility-worked extra shift and double shift when needed
- Exhibited motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient
- Utilized the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS) to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Performed clinical tasks according to the hospital’s policies and procedures
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Prioritized assignments
- Delegated appropriate assignments to appropriate staff
- Provided care to surgical patients both in the pre- and post-operative states
- Assessed patients and developed individualized care plan
- Implemented care plan while monitoring and evaluating patient care outcomes
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Monitored laboratory values and test results while keeping physician updated of critical values
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Administered prescribed orders and/or medications (oral, IV, IM, Subcutaneous, topical) included but not limited to: intravenous infusions, blood and blood products, tube feedings, Foley catheter insertions and removals, NG tube insertions and removals, oxygen therapies
- Monitored for allergic and drug reactions
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assessed safety needs of patients and developed risk precautions
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Engaged in patient and family teaching
- Managed caseload of 6 to 10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual's needs.
- Documented all care given to patients
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Involved in sutures removal and wound dressing using aseptic techniques
- Floated ICU, emergency department, pediatric, psychiatry and rehab units during periods of increased patient volumes and/or staffing shortage
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
Registered Nurse – Accident and Emergency Unit
Tamale Teaching Hospital
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Took care of a variety of trauma and emergency patient, ranging from gun shots to road traffic traumatic injuries, burns, cardiac and medical problems
- Managed cases of snake bites
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed clinical tasks according to the hospital’s policies and procedures
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Prioritized assignments
- Delegated appropriate assignments to appropriate staff
- Provided care to surgical patients in the preoperative states in the ER
- Assessed patients and developed individualized care plan
- Implemented care plan while monitoring and evaluating patient care outcomes
- Monitored laboratory values and test results while keeping physician updated of critical values
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Monitored intake and output
- Administered prescribed orders and/or medications (oral, IV, IM, Subcutaneous, topical) included but not limited to: intravenous infusions, blood and blood products, Foley catheter insertions and removals, NG tube insertions and removals, oxygen therapies
- Monitored for allergic and drug reactions
- Managed patients with pain
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Assessed safety needs of patients and developed risk precautions
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Floated ICU, pediatric, psychiatry and rehab units during periods of increased patient volumes and/or staffing shortage
Education
Master of Philosophy - Nursing (MPhil Nursing)
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra, Ghana01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University For Development Studies
01.2016
Registered General Nurse - Associate
Nurses’ and Midwifery Training College
01.2010
Skills
- Nursing experience for more than10 years
- Ensures a holistic patient care by involving patient, family and the health care team in decision making
- Easily adapt to stressful or changing environment
- Easily learn new skills
- Relate well to people from all cultural and religious backgrounds
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate and caring
Certification
Registered Nurse (No -041579792) - Illinois Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse (No- RGN 9373) - Ghana, West Africa
Objectives
To render a selfless and compassionate nursing care to all manner of clients and their families as my knowledge, skills and education may deem fit, and to acquire new skills through work.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Unit
Tamale Teaching Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Tamale Teaching Hospital
07.2015 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse – Accident and Emergency Unit
Tamale Teaching Hospital
07.2012 - 06.2015
Registered General Nurse - Associate
Nurses’ and Midwifery Training College
Registered Nurse (No -041579792) - Illinois Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse (No- RGN 9373) - Ghana, West Africa
Master of Philosophy - Nursing (MPhil Nursing)
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University For Development Studies
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