Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Equipmenthandled
Trainingseminars
References
Languages
Timeline
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CLARISSA PRAISE ADJETEY

Kelowna,BC

Summary

Experienced and compassionate nurse with a strong background in direct patient care, triage, and coordination. Skilled at managing high-stress situations and difficult patients, while maintaining composure. Builds rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication and excellent customer service. Dedicated Registered Nurse focused on individualized care plans and achieving patient goals. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2023
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning
  • Triaging patients according to the required color coding
  • Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental well-being
  • Prepares equipment/supplies and examination rooms for patient examination
  • Quickly respond to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors, and clinicians to ensure consistent communication and promote continued best care practices
  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care
  • Provide physical support to assist patients to perform activities of daily living, such as bathing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, and walking
  • Administering oxygen as prescribed
  • Mentoring students and newly recruited nurses.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Staff Nurse

Volta River Authority Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Maintaining a safe ward environment for patients
  • Upholding patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws
  • Recording vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood, pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose level
  • Records chief complaints, takes health information and performs routine tests and procedures including venipuncture
  • Accurately and efficiently administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations
  • Providing emotional support and advice to patients pertaining to their health
  • Inserting both male and female indwelling catheters
  • Perform wound care assessment and management based on wound type
  • Feeding patients via Nasogastric tube and stoma care
  • Effective communication and collaboration with patient, family, and healthcare team
  • Using principles of patient and family-centered care to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with patient and family, team members, department, and medical personnel.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.

Trainee Nurse

Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Assist in chest tube and NG tube insertions
  • Changed and tidied patient rooms and bed linens
  • Updating clients' medical records and other paperwork
  • Performing visual acuity tests on patients using the Snellen chart
  • Proper disposal of waste
  • Educating patient and family about treatment options
  • Ensured that the patient's physical, psychological, and social needs are met
  • Worked in all directorates (Medicine, Surgery, Theatres, Emergency, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry, ENT, Eye Clinic, and Public Health) of the hospital.
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Family Health University College
Accra-Ghana
11.2023

High School Diploma -

Korle-Bu Nursing & Midwifery Training College
Accra-Ghana
06.2017

Skills

  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Patient record management
  • Falls and fracture prevention
  • Stroke Awareness
  • Risk Assessment
  • Fluid and Nutrition
  • Basic life support
  • Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Certification

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, 01/15/2024
  • Basic Life Support, 01/15/2024
  • Registered General Nurse, 03/28/2018
  • Nursing and Midwifery Council Of Ghana, 01/01/2021

Equipmenthandled

  • Stethoscope
  • Oxygen Cylinder
  • Phototherapy machines
  • Nebulizer
  • Glucometer
  • Infusion pump
  • Oxygen mask
  • Ambubag
  • Suction machine
  • Cardiac Monitor
  • Thermometer
  • Blood pressure Machine

Trainingseminars

  • How to monitor Blood Glucose Levels - 08/29/2019 (Ghana, Online)
  • Effective Triaging System and Tews - 09/10/2020 (Korle Bu Teaching Hospital)
  • Psychological Support For Patients Under Quarantine/Isolation - 10/23/2020 (Ghana, Online)

References

  • Hannah Oforiwah Owusu, Principal Nursing Officer, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital-Ghana, Hannahoforiwahowusu@Gmail.Com
  • Pearl Adade, Principal Nursing Officer, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital-Ghana, p.adade@kbth.gov.gh

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2023

Staff Nurse

Volta River Authority Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2020

Trainee Nurse

Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Family Health University College

High School Diploma -

Korle-Bu Nursing & Midwifery Training College

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