Doreen Adjei
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in patient care and wound management, honed at the Ministry of Health. Excelled in medication and IV administration, significantly enhancing patient safety and recovery outcomes. Known for exceptional compassion and empathy, fostering patient comfort and promoting healing. Instrumental in developing new clinical documentation, improving care delivery and patient satisfaction.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
09.2020 - 11.2024
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - General Nursing
University of Ghana
Accra09.2023
Diploma In Nursing - General Nursing
Nightingale School of Nursing
Accra, Ghana08.2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Critical care
- Taking vitals
- Tracheostomy care
- Intake and discharge
- Relationship building
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Procedure preparations
- Personal care needs
- Health screening
- Geriatric nursing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Heartsaver/CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Computer Work (Microsoft Office: Ms. Word &Power Point)
- African Leadership Xcelerator (ALX), AI Augmented Professional Development Skills in the Digital Age; March, 2024- July, 2024-Certificate
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing,- September, 2023
- Diploma in Nursing - August, 2017
- Coursework/Training in Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
- New York Infection Control Certificate
Additional Information
WES Evaluation Report
References : Available upon request
INTEREST
Reading
Caregiving
Research
Cooking
Sports
Traveling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health
09.2020 - 11.2024
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - General Nursing
University of Ghana
Diploma In Nursing - General Nursing
Nightingale School of Nursing
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