Prince Assure Nketia
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse from South Health Campus, skilled in medication administration, patient assessments, wound care, and crisis intervention. Enhances outcomes with evidence-based, compassionate care, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
South Health Campus
11.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
Holy Family Hospital Techiman
04.2019 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana 11.2018
WASSCE - General Science
Kumasi High School
Kumasi, Ghana 06.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Hospice and palliative care
- Acute care expertise
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
- Seizure management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- NCLEX RN
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
South Health Campus
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Holy Family Hospital Techiman
04.2019 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University For Development Studies
WASSCE - General Science
Kumasi High School
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