FRANCISCA LAADI ADOGPAASE
ST MICHEAL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Barbados. Proven expertise in medication administration and patient assessment, coupled with strong clinical judgment. Successfully enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective care planning, ensuring optimal health outcomes for diverse patient populations. Committed to patient advocacy and infection control measures.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BARBADOS
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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Ghana Health Service
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
- Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
- Monitored vital signs closely during procedures or treatments, intervening swiftly when necessary to maintain patient stability.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare providers.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to identify potential health concerns before they escalated into more serious conditions.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles through teaching preventative measures such as proper nutrition, exercise habits, and hygiene routines.
Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
08.2015 - 09.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
LEGON - ACCRA11-2023
ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF GCNM - PAEDIATRIC NURSING
GHANA COLLEGE OF NURSES AND MIDWIVES
TAMALE 10-2021
Diploma - REGISTERED GENERAL NURSING
NURSES TRAINING COLLEGE
GHANA08-2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Tracheostomy care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Insulin medication assistance
- Seizure management
- Removing sutures
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Physical assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL BARBADOS
11.2024 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Ghana Health Service
09.2021 - 11.2024
Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
08.2015 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF GCNM - PAEDIATRIC NURSING
GHANA COLLEGE OF NURSES AND MIDWIVES
Diploma - REGISTERED GENERAL NURSING
NURSES TRAINING COLLEGE
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