Oppong Mercy

To work in an institution as a registered nurse where I can utilize my full potential with the help of the health care team towards optimum patient care. Total of 18 months of Clinical Experience with Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG).

Certified

Professional in Healthcare Management with good knowledge of computer desktop operation and exposure to Ghana Healthcare System, Electronic Medical Records, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Criteria, and Discharge Planning.

Staff Nurse - Breman SDA Hospital - Ashanti Region, Kumasi, Ghana

(2025-06 - 2026-06)

Staff Nurse in Medical unit, 48 hours per week, 4-8 patients. Acute Care Clinic.

• Educating patient on medication prior to discharge
• Dusting of the ward and its annexes
• Head to Toe assessment
• Assessing and Proper Carrying out of Doctor's orders
• Medication administration
• Intravenous therapy
• Blood Transfusion
• Blood Sugar monitoring
• Suctioning
• Infection Control
• Ostomy and Wound Care
• Pain assessment and management
• Pressure Ulcer Prevention
• Coordination with Team members
• Patient transfer and transport

Nurse - Damongo Health Center - Northern Region, Tamale, Ghana

(2024-03 - 2024-04)

Nurse in General area, 48 hours per week, 5-10 patients. Inpatient clinic.

• Educating patient on medication prior to discharge
• Dusting of the ward and its annexes
• Head to Toe assessment
• Assessing and Proper Carrying out of Physician's orders
• Medication administration
• Intravenous therapy
• Blood Sugar monitoring
• Suctioning
• Infection Control
• Wound Care
• Pain assessment and management
• Pressure Ulcer Prevention
• Coordination with Team members
• Patient transfer and transport

Nurse - Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital - Central Region, Cape Coast, Ghana

(2024-01 - 2024-01)

Nurse in Medical/Surgical unit, 48 hours per week, 6-9 patients. Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital.

• Dressing of wound using aseptic techniques
• Medication Administration
• Offer Personal Hygiene
• Examining patient from head to toe
• Mouth care for patient
• Decontamination of all used instruments

Nurse - Bole Government Hospital - Northern Region, Tamale, Ghana

(2023-10 - 2023-04)

Nurse in Medical/Surgical unit, 48 hours per week, 4-6 patients. Acute Inpatient Hospital.

• Administration of prescribed medication
• Performing oral care and bed bath
• Monitoring of vital signs
• Dusting of the ward and its annexes
• Head to Toe assessment
• Assessing and Proper Carrying out of Physician's orders
• Medication administration
• Intravenous therapy
• Blood Sugar monitoring
• Suctioning
• Infection Control
• Wound Care
• Pain assessment and management
• Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Nurse - Saint Annes Hospital - Northern Region, Tamale, Ghana

(2015-12 - 2016-02)

Nurse in Medical/Emergency unit, 48 hours per week, 2-6 patients. Inpatient Clinic.

• Monitoring of vital signs
• Administration of medications
• Dusting of the ward
• Admission of patient
• Education of patient and family on condition
• Orientation of patient to the ward and its annexes

Diploma - Nursing - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2022-01 - 2024-08)

High School Certificate - College of Accountancy (2017-09 - 2020-09)