Samuel Gyau
Coralville
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 15 years in medical-surgical and ICU nursing. Committed to infection control, health promotion, and enhancing patient outcomes through effective teamwork and communication. Skilled in managing diverse patient needs while ensuring safety and quality care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical nursing assistant (CNA)
Residential Alternative of Illinois Inc Windmill Manor nursing home
Coralville
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted patients in managing bathing, grooming, and hygiene needs to promote comfort and dignity.
- Facilitated patient mobility to promote independence and enhance physical health.
- Checking patient vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and blood sugar level.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate support with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Monitoring and notifying abnormal findings in resident condition to the nurse.
- Monitoring and recording food and fluid intake and output.
- Assisted patients by addressing call lights and adjusting bed rails and equipment for safety.
- Fostered patient self-esteem by treating individuals with respect and ensuring privacy.
Supply various PPEs to all the laboratory
Integrated DNA Technologies Inc.
Coralville
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Assessed decontamination of machines and surfaces before and after use to maintain safety standards.
- Verified expiration dates of samples to uphold laboratory safety protocols.
- Prepared sample bottles in laboratory to ensure readiness for testing.
RN, Medical-surgical nursing
Ghana Police Hospital
Accra
11.2011 - 06.2024
- Conducted physical assessments to identify health concerns, enabling timely interventions.
- Monitored vital signs and documented medical information to support high-quality patient care.
- Assessed and cared for patient with respiratory, cardiovascular, urological and gastrointestinal disorders.
- Provided medication and treatment per physician orders, prioritizing patient safety and well-being.
- Executed urethral catheterization to assist in managing patient urinary needs.
- Provided blood transfusions as prescribed and addressed transfusion reactions to maintain patient safety.
- Supported patient mobility and physical care, promoting dignity and a respectful environment in the health care setting.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure seamless transitions for patients and families.
RN, Intensive care unit (ICU), medical-surgical
Ghana Police Hospital
Accra
02.2015 - 11.2019
- Assessed and cared for patient critically ill and needed constant monitoring and advanced support.
- Constant monitoring patients' vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar, oxygen levels continuously.
- Monitored mechanical ventilator settings to ensure patient stability and optimal respiratory function.
- Executed suctioning procedures to clear airway and facilitate breathing.
- Administered medication (ICU level) iv, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical support to health care team, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining safe and hygienic environment by changing central line and arterial line dressings.
- Assessed patient with tube feeding or nutrition.
- Assessed patient ABGs regularly and communicated any irregularities to nursing staff.
RN-Medical-surgical nursing
St Dominic Hospital
Akwatia
08.2009 - 11.2011
- Implemented infection control protocol to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patient and staff members.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output to ensure adequate hydration and nutrition.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories and relevant information.
- Assisted patients with mobility to enhance comfort and prevent complications.
- Implemented measures to prevent falls and pressure ulcers in bedridden patients.
- Reviewed patient laboratory results and documented abnormal findings.
- Teach patient about medication, diet and disease management, lifestyle changes and follow up care.
RN-Medical-surgical nursing
Goldfield Hospital
Tarkwa
09.2010 - 02.2011
- Monitored patient vital signs to identify changes in condition.
- Tracked patient SPO2 readings to ensure safe oxygenation throughout treatment.
- Administered respiratory support (oxygen therapy).
- Administered patient medication to ensure effective pain management and recovery.
- Performed wound and post operative care.
- Performed head-to-assessment of patient on admission.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - security
University of Cape Coast
Ghana09-2022
Diploma - Film and Television Techniques
Commission of Technical and vocational education training
Accra, Ghana06-2022
Bsc - Nursing
Central University
Accra, Ghana07-2014
Diploma - Nursing
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana07-2008
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Electronic documentation
- Time management
- Work under pressure
- Client service
- Build rapport
- Interpersonal relationship maintenance
- Adaptability
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- New York State Board of Nursing Registered Professional Nurse, N38243, 03/31/29
- Iowa Board Of Nursing Clinical nursing Assistant (CNA), DCW 358275
- Ghana Nurses and Midwives council Registered Nurse, 10SG20423511
References
- Emmanuel Kyeremeh RN, University of Iowa hospital, +1(319)693-0845, kyeremmah@yahoo.com
- Dr Patrick Nurogina, Laboratory specialist - University of Iowa hospital, +1(407)-608-0451, gyipak1@gmail.com
- Thomas Salifu Nedego, Public hospital officer - Ghana Police Hospital, +233-244152975, tsndeogo@gmail.com
- Charles Viar RN-Charge nurse, Ghana Police hospital, +233-244887218, charlesnyoh@yahoo.com
Leadership Experience
- Shift Leader RN-Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 03/15 - 10/19, Ghana Police Hospital, Accra, Ghana
- Charge Nurse, RN, 12/20 - 06/22, Allied ward (medical-surgical), Ghana Police Hospital, Accra, Ghana
- Shift Supervisor RN, 09/22 - 06/24, Ghana Police Hospital, Accra, Ghana
Timeline
Clinical nursing assistant (CNA)
Residential Alternative of Illinois Inc Windmill Manor nursing home
03.2025 - 03.2026
Supply various PPEs to all the laboratory
Integrated DNA Technologies Inc.
12.2024 - 12.2025
RN, Intensive care unit (ICU), medical-surgical
Ghana Police Hospital
02.2015 - 11.2019
RN, Medical-surgical nursing
Ghana Police Hospital
11.2011 - 06.2024
RN-Medical-surgical nursing
Goldfield Hospital
09.2010 - 02.2011
RN-Medical-surgical nursing
St Dominic Hospital
08.2009 - 11.2011
Post Graduate Diploma - security
University of Cape Coast
Diploma - Film and Television Techniques
Commission of Technical and vocational education training
Bsc - Nursing
Central University
Diploma - Nursing
University of Ghana