PRISCILLA YAA ASANTEWAA
College Park
Summary
Senior Enrolled Nurse with extensive experience at Gbawe SDA Hospital, specializing in medication administration and patient assessment. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Proficient in crisis intervention and infection control, ensuring safety and compliance in high-pressure environments. Dedicated to delivering exceptional nursing care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Enrolled Nurse
Gbawe SDA Hospital
Gbawe
09.2022 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population in both in-patient and out-patient departments.
- Accurately administer medications, including injections and IV fluids, ensuring patient safety and protocol adherence.
- Monitor, assess, and record patient vital signs, providing immediate attention to abnormalities or emergencies.
- Prepare patients for surgeries and assist in their post-operative care, ensuring hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support.
- Manage catheterization and wound care procedures with sterile techniques to prevent infections.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and families.
- Conduct patient orientation upon admission, explaining procedures, expectations, and rights.
Staff Nurse
Anthon Memorial Hospital
Ghana
09.2019 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care including patient hygiene, vital signs monitoring, feeding, and administering medications.
- Assist physicians during examinations and procedures while maintaining patient dignity and comfort.
- Perform infection control practices such as sterilization of instruments and maintaining a clean clinical environment.
- Document patient information accurately in nursing charts and ensure continuity of care during shift changes.
- Support palliative and long-term care patients with compassion and patience.
Enrolled Nurse
Royal MMR Hospital
Dansoman
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Facilitated admission, discharge, and referral processes while ensuring thorough patient education and engagement.
- Assisted during deliveries and provided postnatal care under supervision, supporting mothers with breastfeeding and hygiene.
- Dressed wounds, monitored patient recovery, and maintained fluid charting and treatment schedules.
- Collaborated with laboratory and pharmacy units to ensure timely diagnostics and drug administration.
- Provided mental and emotional support to patients dealing with chronic illness or trauma.
Education
Nursing Assistant Clinical Certificate -
Saviour Church Nursing & Midwifery Training College
Osiem, Ghana01.2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- IV therapy
- Surgical assistance
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Care planning
- Infection control
- Patient documentation
- Emotional support
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Crisis intervention
- Seizure management
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct nursing care
- Nursing assessments
- Blood transfusion administration
- Outpatient care
- Nursing staff development
- Electronic health records management
- Critical care nursing
- Mental health care
- Patient safety monitoring
- Patient care and education
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care
- Surgical care
- Home health care
- Patient assessment and care
- Clinical risk assessment
- Compassionate care
- Maternal-newborn care
- Care plan implementation
- Wound management
- Discharge planning
- Catheter maintenance
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Inpatient care
Professional References
- Selase Ansong, General Supervisor, Royal MMR Hospital, +233 261 740 809
- Deborah Asante, Nursing Supervisor, Gbawe SDA Hospital, +233 24X XXX XXX (Please confirm full number)
Facility Experience
- St. Joseph Hospital, Koforidua, 01/01/16, 02/29/16, Nursing Assistant
- Hawa Memorial Saviour Hospital, 07/01/16, 08/31/16, Nursing Assistant
- Pantang Psychiatric Hospital, 01/01/17, 01/31/17, Nursing Assistant
- Osiem CHPS Compound, 02/01/17, 03/31/17, Nursing Assistant
Clinical Internships And Training
- Rotated through medical, surgical, maternity, psychiatric, and public health units.
- Gained hands-on experience with vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene, wound dressing, and community outreach.
License And Certification
Registered Nursing Assistant, Ghana, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana, NAC17805
Timeline
Senior Enrolled Nurse
Gbawe SDA Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Royal MMR Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2022
Staff Nurse
Anthon Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Nursing Assistant Clinical Certificate -
Saviour Church Nursing & Midwifery Training College
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