Paulina Obeng
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Accomplished Senior Nursing Officer with a proven track record at Ghana Health Service, enhancing patient care through clinical leadership and ethical practice. Skilled in electronic medical records and staff mentoring, I've significantly improved nursing operations and patient outcomes. My approach fosters collaborative growth and efficiency in healthcare delivery. Healthcare professional prepared for senior nursing responsibilities with history of impactful patient care and team leadership. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic healthcare environments while maintaining high standards. Reliable in collaborative settings and flexible to meet evolving needs, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
Energetic and compassionate with dedication to patient care and collaborative team player. Expert in patient assessment and care planning, with strong foundation in clinical procedures. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Nursing Officer
Ghana Health Service
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continual learning and growth.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency in daily nursing operations.
- Improved best practices across nursing staff by collecting literature, presenting findings during meetings and adopting new methods to reduce costs and improve delivery and quality of care.
- Established effective communication channels between nurses, physicians, ancillary staff members, resulting in improved collaboration throughout the entire healthcare team.
- Enhanced staff performance through comprehensive training programs and continuous professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated with physicians and staff to facilitate admissions, evaluating admission criteria and patients' symptoms to determine need for psychiatric consultation and related care.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify areas for potential improvement in patient outcomes and overall hospital performance.
Nursing Officer
Ashiaman Municipal Hospital
04.2019 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
- Optimized resource utilization in the ER by managing supplies inventory levels and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ashaiman Municipal Hospital
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Optimized resource utilization in the ER by managing supplies inventory levels and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Health Care Assistant
Tema General Hospital
04.2010 - 07.2016
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and families for seamless transitions.
- Contributed to team meetings with insights on patient care plans, ensuring unified approach to health management.
- Supported patients'' physical therapy goals through guided exercises and range of motion activities.
- Supported healthcare teams in emergency situations, demonstrating agility and readiness to respond to patient needs.
- Maintained clean and organized patient environment, reducing risk of infections and enhancing patient well-being.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans and contributing to patient recovery.
- Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on healthcare best practices and emerging trends.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Monitored and recorded patient vitals, providing critical data for healthcare professionals to assess patient health.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Health And Allied Sciences
Ho, Ghana01-2019
Certificate - Health Assistant Clinical
SDA Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Asanta, Axim - Ghana11-2009
High School Diploma -
Breman Asikuma Secondary School
Breman Asikuma, Ghana07-2005
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Nursing management
- Clinical management
- Patient confidentiality
- Medical documentation
- Electronic medical records
- Ethical practice
- Staff scheduling
- Staff mentoring and coaching
- Care planning
- Patient assessment
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 35 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved patient fall which led to patient safety.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Wound Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- New Mexico State Driver's License
- Suturing and Suturing Techniques
- Acute Flaccid Paralysis
- Beyond Vital Signs
- Management of Diabetes
- Effective wound dressing
- Management of Fracture
- Customer Care
- Hypertension Management
- Care Certificate (Standards 1 to 15) - Caredemy, UK
- Management of Colorectal Cancer
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Effective Documentation for Senior Nurses
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Nursing Officer
Ghana Health Service
03.2024 - 07.2024
Nursing Officer
Ashiaman Municipal Hospital
04.2019 - 02.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ashaiman Municipal Hospital
08.2016 - 03.2019
Health Care Assistant
Tema General Hospital
04.2010 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Health And Allied Sciences
Certificate - Health Assistant Clinical
SDA Nursing And Midwifery Training College
High School Diploma -
Breman Asikuma Secondary School
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