Harriet Sarkodie
Registered Nurse (RN)
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About
A caring and dedicated Registered Nurse with experience supporting patients across acute, medical, surgical, and palliative care environments. Brings a calm, thoughtful approach to patient assessment, medication administration, and infection prevention while working closely with healthcare teams to ensure safe, quality care. Deeply interested in gerontology and palliative care, with a strong commitment to professional growth in Canada.
Experience
Registered Nurse at NURSE NEXT DOOR (2026-02 – Present)
- Provided direct care and support to clients with mental health needs
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed
- Monitored clients' mental health status and reported changes
- Supported clients with daily living activities and skill development
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
- Contributed to a safe and supportive environment for clients and staff
- Responded to emergency situations such as crisis interventions, suicidal ideation, and aggressive behaviors
- Implemented harm reduction strategies to minimize risk of harm to self or others, including overdose prevention and naloxone administration
- Applied de-escalation techniques and emergency response protocols to ensure client and staff safety
Personal Support Worker at Dilamphis care community services (2024-09 – 2026-01)
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for my clients.
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing and provided support with mobility and transfers.
- Administered medications as prescribed and monitored any side effects of medications under supervision.
- Assisted patients with feeding and hydration needs and making sure they meet dietary requirements.
- Responded to emergency situations and codes and followed established protocols.
- Ensured clients safety and security and assisted in errands.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate records of patients and communicated to healthcare professionals and family members.
Registered Nurse at Ngleshie Amanfrom Hospital (2021-03 – 2024-07)
- Delivered patient-centered nursing care across medical and surgical departments.
- Administered IV, IM, SC, and oral medications in accordance with prescriptions.
- Monitored post-operative patients' vital signs, pain, and recovery progress.
- Assisted in procedures such as IV insertions, catheterizations, wound dressing, and suture removal.
- Maintained infection control standards and sterilized instruments.
- Provided health education to patients and families on disease management and recovery.
- Contributed to efficient ward operations through documentation, supply management, and team collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Central University (2020)
Associate of Science in Nursing – Community Health Nursing Training School (2010)