Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Clinical Placements
Timeline
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EDNA OTUBEA OFFEI

Midland

Summary

Experienced Registered Practical Nurse bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills. Monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality as per Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). Possess excellent communication skills and ability to build a therapeutic relationship with clients Effectively work independently and also as part of a team Working knowledge of Microsoft word, email, excel, PowerPoint Membership in good standing with the regulatory body in Ontario (CNO)

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse

Hillcrest Village Care Center
09.2019 - Current
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized care to meet residents' physical and emotional needs.
  • Communicate with relatives regarding the care and condition of residents as required.
  • Provide resident care and participate in resident teaching as required.
  • Encourage active participation of residents in all therapy programs and recreational activities such as games and exercises.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of an appropriate plan of care for residents.
  • Liaise with attending physicians, psychiatrists, consultants, social workers, clergy, relatives or responsible persons, nursing, dietary, activity staff, etc. to ensure effective resident care is provided.
  • Administer medications including injections and narcotics.

Registered Practical Nurse

Chartwell Westbury Long Term Care Residence
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Provides direct resident care as outlined in the resident plan of care, including but not limited to administration of medications, completion of treatments and resident teaching related to care needs.
  • Provides direction to Personal Support Workers on the care team.
  • Participates in shift report with members of the care team, ensuring all members are informed of changes in resident status.
  • Ensures all medications and treatments required by residents are received.
  • Ensures narcotic medications are stored and accounted for according to facility's policy and procedure.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatment and care of residents.

Personal Support Worker

GEM Healthcare Services
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • Ensuring that communication skills and language used with a client is appropriate for client needs.
  • Providing emotional, social support to the client.
  • Utilizing proper body mechanics and transfer techniques to carry out safe transfer of clients.
  • Help clients with personal hygiene; help with showers, baths, shampoos.

Registered General Nurse (Intern)

Agogo Presbyterian Hospital, Ghana
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Monitoring patients' vital signs and providing necessary interventions where necessary.
  • Decontamination and cleaning instruments in readiness for sterilization.
  • Collaborating effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team to deliver quality care to patients.
  • Plans for, delivers and evaluates nursing interventions such as medication administration, pain control.
  • Developing and maintaining excellent communication and therapeutic relationships with patient and family members.
  • Providing emotional support and counselling for patients and families.
  • Administration of IV fluids, oral and IV medications.

Education

College Graduate Certificate - Nursing Leadership and Management

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
01.2017

College Graduate Certificate - Coronary Care Nursing

Seneca College of Arts and Applied Technology
01.2016

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Nursing

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Ghana
01.2013

Skills

  • Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to build a therapeutic relationship
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word
  • Working knowledge of email
  • Working knowledge of Excel
  • Working knowledge of PowerPoint
  • Membership in good standing with the regulatory body in Ontario (CNO)
  • Patient assessment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Health education
  • Time management
  • Adaptation to change
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Catheter care
  • ADL assistance

Volunteer Experience

Registered General Nurse, Centre for Hearing and Speech Services, University Of Education Winneba, Ghana, 02/01/15, 12/01/15, Ear examination (otoscopy) and education of clients on care of the ear., Ear irrigation., Participating in school and community screening exercises organized by the centre., Registration of new clients and providing basic ear care for clients., Ensuring maximum comfort and safety of clients., Establishing and ensuring delivery of client-centered care.

Clinical Placements

  • Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, ON, 07/01/16, 08/01/16, Safe administration of medications., Physical assessments and appropriate planning, intervention and evaluation.
  • Juansa Health Centre, Ghana (Public Health), 01/01/13, 02/01/13, Community entry and studies., Family planning services and child immunization., School health education/ School hygiene inspection., Organization of child welfare clinics.
  • Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana, 05/01/12, 05/01/13, Assisting with advanced nursing procedures., Assessment and dressing of surgical and non-surgical wounds., Education of clients on disease condition., Caring for critically ill patients., Preparing nursing care plans for patient centered care., Triaging., Pre-operative and post-operative care of patients.
  • National Accident and Emergency Centre, Ghana, 05/01/11, 06/01/11, Assisting with advanced nursing procedures., Assessment and dressing of surgical and non-surgical wounds., Education of clients on disease condition., Caring for critically ill patients., Preparing nursing care plans for patient centered care., Triaging., Pre-operative and post-operative care of patients.

Timeline

Registered Practical Nurse

Hillcrest Village Care Center
09.2019 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse

Chartwell Westbury Long Term Care Residence
06.2019 - 09.2019

Personal Support Worker

GEM Healthcare Services
09.2017 - 09.2019

Registered General Nurse (Intern)

Agogo Presbyterian Hospital, Ghana
01.2014 - 01.2015

College Graduate Certificate - Nursing Leadership and Management

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

College Graduate Certificate - Coronary Care Nursing

Seneca College of Arts and Applied Technology

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Nursing

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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