LARBI ANGELA
Accra,Ghana
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University of Ghana Medical Center
Legon, Ghana
12.2024 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Nursecare Health Consult
Accra, Ghana
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments administered, and other pertinent information for thorough recordkeeping.
- Improved patient quality of life by delivering compassionate and empathetic support during home visits.
- Fostered patient independence and self-management skills by teaching families how to assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility exercises.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hobat Hospital
Tesano, Ghana
02.2023 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Achimota Hospital
Achimota, Accra
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valley View University
Oyibi01.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Advanced Excel
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Respiratory maintenance
- Metabolic function monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Quality improvement
- Family support
- Patient monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Emergency interventions
Language
English
Certification
New Mexico RN license
Basic Life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University of Ghana Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Nursecare Health Consult
07.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hobat Hospital
02.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Achimota Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valley View University