Bridget Nyarkpo
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ghana Health Service
Suhum, Eastern Region Ghana
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Rotation Nurse
Ghana Health Service
New Tafo- Akim, Eastern Region Ghana
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Student Nurse Mental Health Affiliation
Ghana Health Service
Pantang , Greater Accra
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help patients address common issues such as addiction recovery, anger management, grief counseling.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules, and making adjustments commensurate with patients' conditions and responses under supervision.
- Counseled patients on healthy coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
Education
GED -
Australian Community And Management College
Gosford, NSW10-2024
GED -
Holy Family Nurses Training College
Nkawkaw, Ghana08-2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Care plan implementation
- Direct nursing care
- End-of-life care
- Patient positioning
- Clinical skills
- Medical records management
- Privacy and confidentiality
Certification
registered general nurse certificate 28/03/2018
national service certificate 5/05/2019
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ghana Health Service
09.2020 - 06.2024
Rotation Nurse
Ghana Health Service
06.2018 - 03.2019
Student Nurse Mental Health Affiliation
Ghana Health Service
06.2015 - 07.2015
GED -
Australian Community And Management College
GED -
Holy Family Nurses Training College
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