Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Awards
References
Personal Information
License
Certification
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MUSTAPHA ABDUL-RAHIM

MUSTAPHA ABDUL-RAHIM

Registered Nurse
St James,Westmoreland

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Tamale Teaching Hospital, excelling in patient care and effective communication. Proven ability to implement infection control measures and provide pre/post-operative care, enhancing patient outcomes. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and dedication to improving health through quality nursing practices.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Nurse

Ministry of Health and Wellness
St Micheal
11.2024 - Current
  • Counseled patients on lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
  • Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
  • Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Senior Nursing Officer

Tamale Teaching Hospital
Tamale
10.2018 - 10.2024
  • Company Overview: It is a government facility (tertiary), and the only teaching hospital in the three northern regions of Ghana with a bed capacity of about 860, and serves as a referral center for the six regions in the northern part. The facility renders the following services to the general public: Outpatient care, admission of all cases, Maternity, Theatres, Emergency medical/Surgical care, Ambulance, Dental, Eye, ENT, Intensive care Unit, Neurosurgery, Urology, NICU, Orthopedics, Oncology, Dialysis, Radiography, Laboratory, Anesthesia, Pharmacy, Mental health, Family planning, etc
  • Planned nursing care was delivered safely and effectively to the satisfaction of patients and relatives.
  • Assessed care needs of patients, developed, and implemented plans of nursing care accordingly.
  • Formulated, initiated, and revised patient care as condition demands.
  • Participated in ward rounds and making an input into patients' care.
  • Assigned task to staff based on staff skills.
  • Supervise staff and students in the ward in managing renal, cardiovascular, and hematological diseases.
  • Evaluated care and ensured continuity of care by instituting nurses care plan.
  • Took responsibility of protection of patient's valuables during shift.
  • Performed assignment delegated by ward manager.
  • Maintained and ensured effective communication with senior ward manager, other staff, patients, and visitors.
  • Participated in the organization of ward meeting and contributing at meetings.
  • It is a government facility (tertiary), and the only teaching hospital in the three northern regions of Ghana with a bed capacity of about 860, and serves as a referral center for the six regions in the northern part. The facility renders the following services to the general public: Outpatient care, admission of all cases, Maternity, Theatres, Emergency medical/Surgical care, Ambulance, Dental, Eye, ENT, Intensive care Unit, Neurosurgery, Urology, NICU, Orthopedics, Oncology, Dialysis, Radiography, Laboratory, Anesthesia, Pharmacy, Mental health, Family planning, etc
  • Cases Handled: End stage kidney disease, heart failures, myocardial infarction, anemia, diabetes, liver disease.

Part-Time Nurse

Newlife Medical Centre
Tamale
06.2011 - 10.2024
  • Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
  • Carried out physician orders.
  • Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, dress wounds, and monitors vital signs.
  • Instructs and educates patients and families on conditions.
  • Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with the healthcare team.
  • Managed patients' personal hygiene.
  • Maintained wound hygiene using aseptic technique.
  • Cases handled: Adults Diabetes, hypertension, gastroenteritis, malaria, enteric fever; Children with malnutrition, malaria, dysentery, gastroenteritis.

Senior Staff Nurse

Tamale Teaching Hospital
Tamale
03.2015 - 09.2018
  • Prepared of annual staff performance appraisal reports.
  • Assisted the unit in-charge in managing the unit.
  • Counseling patients and families on disease conditions and preventive measures.
  • Drew and supervised staff schedules and duties.
  • Managed adult female with hypertension, diabetes, liver diseases, kidney diseases.
  • Read reports and took note of critical cases, do chart rounds, and ensure treatment has been given.
  • Assessed and monitored patient progress and watched for sudden or subtle changes.
  • Cases Handled: Pneumonia, pleural effusion, RVI, Meningitis, Steven Johnsons Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, etc.

Staff Nurse

Tamale Teaching Hospital
Tamale
12.2010 - 04.2015
  • Assessed and planned care for all clients currently in the ward.
  • Ensure all equipment are clean/sterilized and ready for use.
  • Ensured that machines function properly.
  • Performed other official duties assigned by the Ward Manager/Unit In-Charge.
  • Elimination including catheterization, post op wound care.
  • Obtaining specimens e.g., bodily fluids, wound swabs, blood.
  • Administration of drugs and monitoring of side effects.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs (Pulse, temperature, BP, respiration) and FBS/RBS.
  • Cases Handled: Labour, post partum haemorrhage, cervical prolapse, post operation cases, etc.
  • Special Equipment: ultrasound machine, Fetoscope, Pulse oximeter, suction machines, cardiac monitors, pulse ox meter, infusion pump, suction apparatus, glucometer.

Registered Nurse, Intern/National Service

Tamale Teaching Hospital
Tamale
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Undertook ward activities under the supervision of a senior nurses.
  • Handed and took over ward.
  • Served patients medications.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs.
  • Managed emergency adult and pediatric patients.
  • Dressed wounds with aseptic technique.

Voluntary Service Nurse

Salaga Government Hospital
Salaga
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Perform other official duties assigned by senior nurses.
  • Bed making and bathing of patients (assisted and unassisted bath).
  • Elimination including catheterization, bowel, and stoma care.
  • Feeding e.g., oral, nasogastric, or parenteral feeding.
  • Obtaining specimens e.g., bodily fluids, wound swabs, blood.
  • Administration of drugs and monitoring therapeutic and side effects of drugs.
  • Simple and complex dressings under supervision.
  • Monitoring of vital signs (Pulse, temperature, BP, respiration).
  • Cases handled: Adults and Children with snake bite, child malnutrition, malaria, gastroenteritis, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Ghana
Legon
01.2018

Diploma - General Nursing

Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Tamale
01.2009

Skills

  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment
  • Basic life support training
  • Infection prevention and Control Training
  • Pre/post-operative care

Languages

  • English
  • Dagbanli
  • Hausa

Awards

Outstanding nursing roles (Performance) in the midst of the pandemic (Covid-19), Tamale Teaching Hospital - Department of Internal Medicine, 2020

References

  • Mrs. Adam Abdul-Aziz, Deputy Director of Nursing Service, Tamale Teaching Hospital, +233242106723, adam.abdul-aziz@tth.govt,gh.
  • Mr. Amidu Farouk, Deputy Director of Nursing Service,Nurses and Midwifery Training college,Tamale +233243314207, amidufarouk@gmail.com

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/16/86
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Ghanaian
  • Marital Status: Married

License

Professional member of Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association., 11AM25103006, RGN 9416

Certification

  • Certified [diploma in general nursing, NMTC,Tamale 2009
  • BSC,General Nursing,University of Ghana.2018

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Ministry of Health and Wellness
11.2024 - Current

Senior Nursing Officer

Tamale Teaching Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2024

Senior Staff Nurse

Tamale Teaching Hospital
03.2015 - 09.2018

Part-Time Nurse

Newlife Medical Centre
06.2011 - 10.2024

Staff Nurse

Tamale Teaching Hospital
12.2010 - 04.2015

Registered Nurse, Intern/National Service

Tamale Teaching Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010

Voluntary Service Nurse

Salaga Government Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Ghana

Diploma - General Nursing

Nursing and Midwifery Training College

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