Nana Aba Impraim
Ballyra
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in emergency response readiness, healthcare quality assurance, insulin administration competence, and colostomy maintenance. Demonstrates a strong commitment to improving patient care and ensuring high standards of medical practice. Aims to leverage skills and experience to contribute effectively to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff nurse
Brookhaven Nursing home
Ballyragget, County Kilkenny
08.2023 - Current
- Assess the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of the residents, monitor and identify any changes in their health that may require additional intervention.
- Review and update each resident's care plan to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to verify any recent changes in the residents' medical conditions or treatment.
- Administer prescribed medication with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring proper dosage and monitoring residents for any adverse reactions or side effects.
- Maintain accurate and up to date medical records, including residents ‘medical histories, treatment plans, progress notes, medication records and any incidents or changes in health status.
- Keep family members and nominated persons informed of any significant changes in their loved one's health, especially new diagnoses or treatment adjustments.
- Keep residents engaged with their care plans and encourage their participation in daily routines or activities.
- Ensure the safety of residents by identifying and managing potential hazards (e.g. falls, choking risk, improper use of medical equipment as well as implementing strategies to reduce risk.
- Assist with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and eating, ensuring that residents’ personal care needs are met with dignity.
- Provide emotional support to residents, offering comfort and companionship, helping them cope with health challenges and promoting their mental and emotional well-being
- Supervise other healthcare staff, such as nursing assistants, ensuring that care standards are maintained and that staff are trained properly to provide quality care.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
Nursing officer
Kwesimintsim Hospital
Takoradi, Ghana
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Conducted regular ward rounds, anticipating complications and adjusting treatments accordingly.
- Provided emergency medical assistance swiftly during critical situations saving many lives of children.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through personalised care plans.
- Monitor vital signs, administer medications, track changes in a child’s condition, and collaborate with doctors to ensure treatments are appropriate for the child’s age and needs.
- Assess the and manage pain of child ensuring the child is as comfortable as possible during their stay.
- Provide reassurance and comfort to children and families, helping them feel safe and secure in an unfamiliar hospital environment, using play therapy distraction, or simple explanations to reduce fear and anxiety.
- Assess developmental milestones and growth patterns, adapting care plans to the child's age and stage.
- Educate parents and caregivers about the child’s condition, treatment plan and home care needs, also promote healthy habits and prevention measures like vaccination or nutrition.
- As part of the multidisciplinary team, I work with paediatricians, specialists, and other social workers to provide comprehensive care for the child.
- Advocate for the child’s best interest, ensuring that their voice is heard, especially in situations where the child is too young or unable to fully communicate their needs.
- Participates in clinical ward audit
- Adhere to existing health and safety policies or guidelines. e.g. the use of personal protective equipment
Senior staff nurse
Kwesiminstim Hospital
Takoradi, Ghana
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Undertake assessment, planning and implementation for addressing patient’s care problems
- Evaluate patient’s responses to interventions and modify care plans as needed.
- Monitor vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, oxygen saturation),monitor lab results and observe any changes in the health status, identify early signs of complication and respond accordingly.
- Give bed bath to very ill patients and ensure prevention of pressure sores
- Administer prescribed medications, injections and treatment adhering to all the rights of medications.
- Educate patients and families about their conditions, medications and self-care techniques, providing information on lifestyle modifications, such as diet, exercise and stress management, to improve health outcomes.
- Keep patient records current by documenting the care provided, noting any changes in the patient's condition, and recording relevant observations.
- Offer support to patients and families on managing illness, listen to their concerns, and help them cope with their diagnosis or hospital stay.
- I coordinate care by communicating with the healthcare team, including doctors, specialists and therapies to create and implement personalised care based on patients’ diagnosis and needs.
- X. Perform wound dressing using non touch techniques and obtaining of specimen for lab investigations.
Staff nurse
Kwesimintsim Hospital
Takoradi, Ghana
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Prepare patients scheduled for surgery pre-operatively.
- Inform patients about what to expect before, during, and after the surgery. This includes any required fasting, medication adjustments, and post-surgery care instructions.
- Receiving patients from the recovery unit, monitoring postoperative vital signs, setting up and administering patient-controlled anaesthesia, receiving postoperative orders, orienting patients to the unit, and reviewing patient care plans as needed.
- Dressing of wound using aseptic techniques, ensuring proper wound care and healing
- Decontamination and processing of instruments after use.
- Assisting patients with mobilization after recovery
- Changing of colostomy bag and care of the stoma
- Keep thorough records of surgical process, patient’s reactions, medications administered and any issues or complications that arise during or after the surgery.
Rotation Nurse
Ga West Municipal Hospital
Amasaman, Ghana
10.2010 - 08.2012
- Checking vital signs of patients including temperature, heart rate, respiration, Blood pressure, oxygen saturation.
- Assessing the needs of patients and updating care plans
- Upheld patients trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during care.
- Update and implement treatment plan in collaboration with doctors.
- Maintained accurate up-to-date patient records, maximizing data accuracy
- Establish positive rapport with patient and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes
Education
Higher National Diploma - Diploma in Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Korle-Bu 10.2007 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship
College of Health and Wellbeing
Kintampo , Ghana 09.2017 - 09.2019
Skills
- Emergency response readiness
- Healthcare quality assurance
- Insulin administration competence
- Colostomy maintenance
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Staff nurse
Brookhaven Nursing home
08.2023 - Current
Nursing officer
Kwesimintsim Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship
College of Health and Wellbeing
09.2017 - 09.2019
Senior staff nurse
Kwesiminstim Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2020
Staff nurse
Kwesimintsim Hospital
08.2012 - 08.2015
Rotation Nurse
Ga West Municipal Hospital
10.2010 - 08.2012
Higher National Diploma - Diploma in Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
10.2007 - 10.2010
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