Senior Nurse with 8 yrs experience

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a Diploma in Nursing from [Name of Nursing School, e.g., Accra Nursing and Midwifery Training College], Ghana. Over [X years, e.g., 5 years] of experience delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced hospital settings, specializing in medical-surgical, maternal, and child health nursing. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and health education, with a proven record of improving patient outcomes and fostering community health. Committed to upholding clinical standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care.

Registered Nurse Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana January 2022 – Present

• Deliver high-quality patient care to an average of 20 patients per shift in a fast-paced medical-surgical ward, ensuring timely administration of medications, wound care, and vital signs monitoring.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, pharmacists, and laboratory technicians, to develop and implement individualized patient care plans, improving patient outcomes by 15% as measured by recovery rates.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, post-discharge care, and preventive health practices, enhancing patient compliance and reducing readmission rates.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and Ghana Health Service standards.
• Train and mentor 10 junior nurses and nursing students, fostering professional development and adherence to clinical best practices.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations, including administering CPR and stabilizing patients during critical incidents, contributing to a 95% success rate in emergency interventions.

Staff Nurse 37 Military Hospital, Accra, Ghana June 2019 – December 2021

• Provided comprehensive nursing care in the general ward, specializing in maternal and child health, supporting over 300 safe deliveries and postnatal care cases annually.
• Conducted health assessments, administered vaccinations, and managed infectious disease cases, reducing infection rates by 10% through strict adherence to infection control protocols.
• Assisted in minor surgical procedures, including wound suturing and dressing, ensuring zero post-operative infections during tenure.
• Organized community health outreach programs, educating over 500 community members on malaria prevention, hygiene, and nutrition, in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service.
• Supervised inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability of essential equipment and reducing stockouts by 20% through efficient resource management.

Nursing Intern Ridge Regional Hospital, Accra, Ghana August 2018 – May 2019

• Supported senior nurses in providing care to patients in the pediatric and outpatient departments, gaining hands-on experience in patient assessment and triage.
• Administered medications and monitored patient progress under supervision, achieving 100% accuracy in medication administration.
• Participated in health screening programs, including blood pressure and diabetes checks, serving over 200 patients during community health fairs.
• Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment, adhering to infection control and safety protocols.