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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Reference(s)
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CHRISTOPHER LARBI

CHRISTOPHER LARBI

Mississauga,Canada

Summary

Compassionate nurse professional with background in medical-surgical and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities, ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Anaesthetist (internship) - Full Time

Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Accra, Ghana
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Strictly monitored and provided care to critically ill patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) and documented care
  • Performed and documented comprehensive physical and psychological assessments including observation, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural intervention.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgery; answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Performed advanced skills such as oral and nasal intubations, difficult intravenous line placement, as needed.

Infirmarian (Part Time) / Health Team Leader

International Central Gospel Church (ICGC)
Assin Foso , Central Region
01.2019 - 10.2022
  • Conducted regular training on safety measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
  • Attended to people who suddenly fell ill at church and referred the severally ill to the appropriate health care center for timely and specialized intervention.
  • Provided health talk for specific groups, for instance, education on Prostate Cancer for the men's fellowship sect.
  • Organized occasional fitness walk which helped improve the general health of the members.
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss targets, strategies, and address any issues.

Infirmarian - Part Time

Eagle's Nest Community School
Assin Foso , Central Region
04.2018 - 10.2022

Demonstrated competency as quality nursing care such as wound dressing, minor suturing, administration of medication and monitoring it's side effects, counseling / education on condition were rendered to student, staff and all stakeholders of the organization.

Senior Staff Nurse - Full Time

St. Francis Xavier Hospital
Assin Foso, Ghana
08.2020 - 10.2022
  • Followed-up on client who default on their ‘review’ schedule
  • Supervised the activities of Junior nurses and students
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities with physicians, social workers, and other health professionals.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Happy Home Care
Assin North, Ghana
07.2017 - 08.2022
  • Assisted patient with activities such as taking medications, wound dressing, change of position in bed, grooming and feeding

Staff Nurse - Full Time

St. Francis Xavier Hospital
Assin Foso, Ghana
08.2017 - 07.2020
  • Engaged clients in meaningful conversations and activities while providing personal care assistance
  • Monitored and assisted with feeding to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
  • Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
  • Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
  • Treated wounds using liquids, sutures, and bandages.
  • Implemented turning and positioning procedures for bed-bound patients to prevent bedsores

Staff Nurse (Intern) - Full Time

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Hospital
Assin Foso , Central Region
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Demonstrated flexibility and learned essential skills by rotating from one ward or unit to another
  • Provided basic nursing care such as monitoring vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and changing dressings.
  • Assisted midwives and doctors to provide prenatal and postnatal care and sometimes during labor.
  • Helped maintain patient rooms, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
  • Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes and trips to restroom.
  • Provided appropriate supports to doctors during consultation.
  • Observed and participated as physical, emotional and psychological care were meticulously rendered to people with various psychiatric conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Anaesthesia

School of Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Ridge, Ghana
10.2024

Diploma in General Nursing -

Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Sekondi, Ghana
07.2015

Skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent customer relation
  • Computer Literacy
  • Available to work at all shifts (morning, afternoon, night, on call, emergency)
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Critical care nursing
  • Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)
  • Wound management
  • NG tube insertion
  • Student training
  • Compassionate care
  • Ventilator care
  • Blood transfusion administration
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Respect and cultural sensitivity
  • Nursing staff leadership

Certification

  • Bachelor of Science in Nurse Anaesthesia,2024
  • Diploma in General Nursing,2015, Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • CPR, AED and First Aid certified
  • Certificate in Emergency Care
  • Course in Dementia Care
  • Course in Healthcare Ethics and Law
  • International Driver's licence

I earned a special award for academic excellence for the 2024 academic year Group - School of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Ridge

Reference(s)

Dr. Evans Atitoh-Narh

Email Address: evans.narh@gmail.com

Mavis A. Taylor

Email Address: mavistaylor2016@gmail.com

Timeline

Nurse Anaesthetist (internship) - Full Time

Greater Accra Regional Hospital
04.2024 - 10.2024

Senior Staff Nurse - Full Time

St. Francis Xavier Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2022

Infirmarian (Part Time) / Health Team Leader

International Central Gospel Church (ICGC)
01.2019 - 10.2022

Infirmarian - Part Time

Eagle's Nest Community School
04.2018 - 10.2022

Staff Nurse - Full Time

St. Francis Xavier Hospital
08.2017 - 07.2020

Happy Home Care
07.2017 - 08.2022

Staff Nurse (Intern) - Full Time

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Hospital
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Bachelor of Science in Nurse Anaesthesia,2024
  • Diploma in General Nursing,2015, Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • CPR, AED and First Aid certified
  • Certificate in Emergency Care
  • Course in Dementia Care
  • Course in Healthcare Ethics and Law
  • International Driver's licence

I earned a special award for academic excellence for the 2024 academic year Group - School of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Ridge

Bachelor of Science - Anaesthesia

School of Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Diploma in General Nursing -

Nursing and Midwifery Training College
CHRISTOPHER LARBI