Constance Abugah
Dubai
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic care and rigorous infection control protocols. Adept at critical thinking and problem identification, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring both patient well-being and efficient care delivery. Skilled in CPR and patient education, my approach boosts recovery rates and fosters patient independence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Private Residence
Dubai, UAE
02.2024 - Current
- Prepare meals and snacks and feed client.
- Assist client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhance the quality of life for my special needs client by providing compassionate care and attention.
- Assist client in achieving daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement
- Ensure timely administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by medical professionals
- Develop strong relationships with client and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
- Increase client's independence with consistent skill-building exercises and positive reinforcement.
- Provide transportation to appointments, outings, or activities as needed, ensuring the safety of the client at all times.
- Effectively collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop appropriate care plans for client.
- Monitor client’s overall health and well-being and note significant changes.
- Launder items, change sheets and make bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Registered Nurse
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Cape Coast, Ghana
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital
Takoradi, Ghana
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Responsible for the continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
- Administered medication including oral, intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous drugs
- Monitored and managed pain levels using the pain rating scale.
- Administered and managed blood and blood products transfusions
- Airway management including suctioning, Oxygen administration and Nebulisation
- Fed helpless and bedridden patients
- Provided a high standard of compassionate patient centred care
- Engaged in the Insertion and removal of urethral catheter
- Implemented nursing care plans to reflect the needs of patient
- Planned effective discharge of patients from admission and liaised with the appropriate team as necessary
- Dressed various types of wounds
- Responded to emergencies and provided CPR when needed.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients’ Nasogastric tube.
- Maintaining patient’s Confidentiality
Education
Diploma In General Nursing - General Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Tamale.
Tamale, Ghana09.2018
Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Wheelchair Transfers
- Seizure Management
- Fast Learner
- Attentive to People
- Childcare experience
- Team Collaboration
- Excellent Decision-Making
- Caring Companionship
- CPR Certification
- Clear Communication
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Identification
- Wound Care
- Time Management
- Records Maintenance
- Personal Oxygen Delivery
- Needs Assessment
Certification
- Academic IELTS (Overall Band 7.5) - February 2024
- Basic Life Support Certificate, Alison - 26th December,2023
- Diploma in General Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Tamale -December,2018
- West African Senior School Certificate, West African Examinations Council -June, 2014
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Private Residence
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
04.2021 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2021
Diploma In General Nursing - General Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Tamale.