Dennis Adjei
Limerick City
Summary
Resourceful Staff Nurse with 6 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Staff Nurse
University Hospital Limerick
Limerick City , Ireland
2023.03 - Current
- Responded quickly and efficiently to various medical emergencies within the Emergency Department.
- Utilized clinical expertise in order to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ED setting.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels as required.
- Initiated resuscitation measures including cardiopulmonary resuscitation when needed.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with diverse populations from all age groups.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Staff Nurse
St Camillus Hospital
Limerick
2021.09 - 2023.03
- Delivering exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes and maximize chances of benefiting from rehabilitation post stroke or fall
- Manage patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely maneuver patients
- Used outstanding planning and prioritization abilities to safely care for the patients in my care
- Accurately recorded patient medical information and vital signs to provide continued best possible care
- Conducted electrocardiograms to quickly and accurately assess patients
- Collected blood samples with excellent phlebotomy skills.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Akomaa Memorial Adventist Hospital
Kumasi , Ghana
2018.04 - 2021.08
- Triaged incoming patients based on injury levels
- Emergency management of all emergencies that is brought into the ER
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Education
BACHELOR of SCIENCE: General Nursing SECOND CLASS UPPER -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
05.2017
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination : General Science -
Opoku Ware School
05.2013
Skills
- Caseload management
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Task Prioritization
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication and IV administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Reliability
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/10/95
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Publications
Pilot Mobile Phone Intervention in Promoting Type 2 Diabetes Management in an Urban Area in Ghana: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Asante, E., Bam, V., Diji, A. K.-A., Lomotey, A. Y., Owusu Boateng, A., SarfoKantanka, O., Oparebea Ansah, E., & Adjei, D., The Diabetes Educator, 46, 5, 455-464, 2020
Volunteer Experience
Voluntary Teaching Assistant, KNUST Department of Nursing, Kumasi, 09/2017, 03/2018, Taught Basic Nursing, Scheduled and assigned nursing students to various hospitals for clinical placement, Clinical Supervision of Nursing Students, Assisted in departmental researches, Examination invigilation and marking of examination scripts
References
- Laura Foley, CNM3, University Hospital Limerick, laura.foley@hse.ie
- Tom Paul, CNM2, St. Camillus Hospital, tom.paul.@hse.ie
- Theresa Nyarko Nkrumah (Mrs.), Nurse Manager, Akomaa Memorial Adventist Hospital, Box 332, Bekwai-Ghana, (+233) 208529052
Timeline
Emergency Department Staff Nurse
University Hospital Limerick
2023.03 - Current
Staff Nurse
St Camillus Hospital
2021.09 - 2023.03
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Akomaa Memorial Adventist Hospital
2018.04 - 2021.08
BACHELOR of SCIENCE: General Nursing SECOND CLASS UPPER -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination : General Science -
Opoku Ware School
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