James Kwabla Shardey
#25 Calendars Park, Christ Church.
Summary
A focused and dedicated PACU nurse with 5 years of experience providing compassionate post-anesthesia care and managing patient recovery. Has a track record to monitor patient status, manage pain levels, and communicate effectively with care teams ensuring reliable and effective care. James has worked in a variety of nursing environments and is able to take on challenging nursing roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered General Nurse (PACU)
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Barbados
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient immediate post-operative vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for prompt intervention.
- Administered medications for pain, nausea, and other issues to maximize patient comfort.
- Cared for and managed patients receiving ventilatory support post operatively.
- Assessed patients for post operative complications such as bleeding, and managed them according to ward protocol.
- Rendered post operative nursing care to general surgeries, orthopaedic, cardiothoracic, neurological, urology, dental, ophthalmological, obstetrics and gynaecological surgeries.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical procedures and best practices.
- Promoted patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures within the clinical setting to minimize the risk of cross-contamination and maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
Registered General Nurse (Critical Care- Recovery room)
Kwahu Government Hospital
Atibie, Ghana
05.2020 - 10.2024
- Managed patients' airway post-operatively using airway adjuncts.
- Hemodynamic monitoring of patient vital signs using the cardiac monitor.
- Oxygen therapy was administered to patients requiring them post-operatively.
- Monitored fluid intake and output ensuring fluid balance post-operatively.
- Cared for the critically ill patients till fully recovered in the recovery room.
- Maintained adequate detailed reports and records using the Lightwave information management system.
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity during interactions.
Registered General Nurse -Staff nurse (Accident and Emergency Department)
Kwahu Government Hospital
Atibie, Ghana
11.2014 - 11.2017
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Promoted and safeguarded the well-being and interest of patients in the A&E.
- Male and female catheterization was done for patients who needed them as part of their care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Making patient’s beds, admitted and discharged many patients per hospital policy.
- Venipuncture for IV access.
- Dressed surgical and non-surgical wounds aseptically.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and escalating concerns to medical staff promptly.
Education
Registered General Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Koforidua, Ghana06-2012
Bachelor of Science - Critical Care Nursing
University of Cape Coast, (Critical Care Nursing School)
Accra, Ghana12.2019
Skills
- Good and effective communication skills
- Technical skills in using specialized equipment for airway management
- Skilled in venipuncture
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- Pre and post operative care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft office
Accomplishments
Nursing
- Actively participated in advanced cardiac life support which aided the successful resuscitation of 4 cardiac arrested patients in 2025.
- Spear headed the use of the Early Warning Score System in the recovery room of kwahu government hospital which improved care and aided the unit to record zero mortality in 2023.
- By dint of hard work, I was awarded the “Best Nurse” of Kwahu government hospital, Ghana in 2017.
Certification
- Basic Life Support, Bemuah Royal Hospital, Accra, Ghana. March, 2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Bemuah Royal Hospital, Accra, Ghana. July, 2024
Additional Information
1. Sis. JoeAnn Wilkinson
Nursing officer (PACU)
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados.
Tel: +12462491323
Date: Nov 2024 to date
Relationship: Direct supervisor
2. Dr. Nana Osei
Obstetric and Gynaecological specialist.
Kwahu Government Hospital , Ghana
Tel: +233207953732
Date: Nov. 2014 to Nov. 2024
Relationship: Clinical Coordinator.
Timeline
Registered General Nurse (PACU)
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Registered General Nurse (Critical Care- Recovery room)
Kwahu Government Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2024
Registered General Nurse -Staff nurse (Accident and Emergency Department)
Kwahu Government Hospital
11.2014 - 11.2017
Registered General Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Bachelor of Science - Critical Care Nursing
University of Cape Coast, (Critical Care Nursing School)