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PAULINA YAWA EWOADE

Daytona Beach,FL

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 14 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Patient Care specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Patient Care Technician I position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Staff Nurse

Ghana Health Service
04.2009 - 03.2024
  • Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.
  • Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements.
  • Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene techniques and equipment sterilization procedures.
  • Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and participating in regular staff meetings.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions, and bronchoscopies.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives within the department, resulting in streamlined workflows and increased efficiency.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures, mitigating potential risks to patients and staff members.
  • Enhanced community health by participating in local outreach programs, providing education and resources to vulnerable populations.
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Education

University Diploma - Public Health Nursing

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
11.2018

College Certificate - Public Health Nursing

Community Health Nurses' Training School
Esiama, Western Region, Ghana
11.2008

High School Certificate - General Science

Tsito Secondary Technical School
Tsito, Volta Region, Ghana
06.2004

Skills

  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Geriatric Care
  • Pediatric Care
  • Disease Prevention
  • Obstetric Care
  • Documentation
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Community health
  • Family Education
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Preventive health
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Timeline

Senior Staff Nurse

Ghana Health Service
04.2009 - 03.2024

University Diploma - Public Health Nursing

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

College Certificate - Public Health Nursing

Community Health Nurses' Training School

High School Certificate - General Science

Tsito Secondary Technical School
PAULINA YAWA EWOADE