Eriq Dakurah
Somerville,NB
Summary
A Knowledgeable nursing professional equipped with training and background required to handle fast-paced patient demands in a palliative environment. Expert care manager, treatment planner and patient advocate. Relates well to patients of all background. A Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detailed-oriented.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Officer
Tamale Teaching Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Protecting patients and minimized liabilities by championing safe nursing practices and procedures
- Implementing targeted nursing interventions while balancing needs of multiple patients and optimizing available resources
- Meeting coverage demands while controlling labor costs with well-organized and efficient schedules
- Offering palliative support to patients with complex and long-term health concerns
- Determining most effective strategies to serve patients through in-depth analyses of patients and current situations
- Delivering expert preventive care by promoting positive lifestyle choices
- Spearheading realignment with consistent, evidence-based nursing practices
- Assessing patient's health condition and administered medications accordingly.
- Maintaining accurate records of patient care, treatments and procedures.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitoring vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate of patients.
- Educating patients on preventive health care practices and disease management strategies.
Nephrology Nurse
Tamale Teaching Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Achieving optimal patient outcome by carefully monitoring condition and delivering comprehensive support
- Preparing patients for dialysis appointments, completing intake processes and giving instructions
- Advising patients on at-home care and preventive lifestyle choices
- Delivering evidence-based, cost-effective care following facility policies
- Assisting in developing educational material geared towards increasing public awareness about kidney diseases prevention measures.
- Administering medications and dialysis treatments for advanced kidney problems.
- Responding to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Training junior nurses and students in proper nursing techniques
- Maintaining accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, interventions and responses in medical records.
- Evaluating effectiveness of treatments administered to nephrology patients based on clinical indicators.
- Working with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans.
- Providing individualized nursing care to patients with kidney diseases, such as chronic renal failure and end-stage renal disease.
- Assessing patient's condition by gathering pertinent information from medical records, interviews, physical examinations and laboratory results.
- Performing dialysis treatments for patients with acute or chronic renal failure.
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
CONSAR Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Conducted risk assessments and developed strategies to reduce or eliminate health and safety hazards.
- Developed, implemented and monitored occupational health and safety programs.
- Provided training on safe work practices and procedures to staff members.
- Investigated incidents, accidents and near misses; identified root causes; recommended corrective actions.
- Maintained records of hazardous materials in the workplace; ensured proper storage, labeling, disposal and transport of such materials.
- Inspected premises for hazards; reported findings to management teams for corrective action as needed.
- Monitored employee activities to ensure that they are adhering to established safety protocols.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety matters.
- Reported regularly on progress made towards achieving organizational goals related to workplace safety.
- Organized first aid training sessions for employees as per legal requirements.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Advised management on appropriate protective clothing and equipment required by employees based on their job roles.
- Participated in hazard identification exercises with other departments within the organization.
Registered General Nurse
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
- Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions
- Supported patient nutrition needs with assistive feeding and gastric tube management
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Administered oxygen and monitored respiratory performance and stability
- Collected patient data and biological samples for testing and procedures
- Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication
- Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensation
- Dressed, cleaned and redressed wounds for optimum healing
- Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques for robust infection control
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system.
- Provided direct care to surgical, medical, pediatric, geriatric, obstetric, and psychiatric patients.
Education
BHS Health Studies
York University
Toronto, ON09.2025
NEBOSH I.G.C in Occupational Health And Safety
Ebeck Systems
Takoradi, Ghana11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Registered General Nursing
Technical University College
Tamale, Ghana11.2021
Associate Membership in Nephrology Nursing
Ghana College of Nurses And Midwives
Ghana11.2020
Dip. in Registered General Nursing
Jirapa Nurses Training College
Jirapa, Ghana08.2013
Skills
- Policy improvement
- Infection prevention
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Health promotion
- Team work
- Unit management
- Treatment monitoring
- Staff scheduling
- Safety Protocols
Timeline
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
CONSAR Ltd
01.2021 - 12.2023
Nursing Officer
Tamale Teaching Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Nephrology Nurse
Tamale Teaching Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Registered General Nurse
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2017
BHS Health Studies
York University
NEBOSH I.G.C in Occupational Health And Safety
Ebeck Systems
Bachelor of Science - Registered General Nursing
Technical University College
Associate Membership in Nephrology Nursing
Ghana College of Nurses And Midwives
Dip. in Registered General Nursing
Jirapa Nurses Training College
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