Abdulai Yakubu
Takanini
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 15 years in multi-specialty hospital settings in Ghana, including Medicine, Surgery, Emergency, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Urology. Currently participating in the Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) at Legacy Healthcare in Takanini, New Zealand, under an Occupational Registration Visitor Visa. Proficient in leadership, mentoring, and delivering evidence-based nursing care. A collaborative team member, empathetic caregiver, effective communicator, and committed healthcare professional ready to elevate patient care and safety in New Zealand.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Currently undertaking CAP (Competency Assessment Programme)
Legacy Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
Medical Ward
Tamale Teaching Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Assist in developing nursing protocols and staff training
- Supervise and orient new nursing staff
- Examine, educate, and administer treatment to patients
- Serve as Examiner for Ghana Nursing & Midwifery Council practical exams
Urology Ward
Tamale Teaching Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided leadership and supervision to nursing staff
- Ensured safe, respectful, and dignified care for patients
- Preceptor for nursing students; evaluated nursing interventions
Emergency Department
Tamale Teaching Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Triage, resuscitation, BLS & ACLS
- Managed trauma, ventilator use, blood gas analysis, wound care
- Active role in mass casualty response
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department
Tamale Teaching Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Antenatal/postnatal support, breastfeeding guidance, hygiene education
- Assisted midwives in delivery and complication readiness
Intern/National Service
Tamale Teaching Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Patient care support, hygiene, feeding, and documentation
Education
BSc. Nursing -
University of Cape Coast
01.2020
Diploma in Registered General Nursing - undefined
Nurses’ & Midwives’ Training College
01.2008
Skills
- Emergency care expertise
- Clinical nursing expertise
- Patient medication management
- Wound care management
- Safety and wellness oversight
- Infection prevention strategies
- Personal hygiene and feeding support
- Diverse patient engagement
- Experience with EHR management
- Disaster response planning
Certification
- Ngā Paerewa Te Tiriti eLearning – Ministry of Health, NZ (Feb 2024)
- Foundations in Cultural Competency – Ministry of Health, NZ (Feb 2024)
- Basic Neonatal Resuscitation – Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana (May 2014)
- Malaria Case Management – MOH Ghana (April 2014)
- Medical Gas System Training – Nassetti Ltd. (Feb 2012)
- Fire Safety Training – Floriaan BV. (Feb 2012)
Timeline
Currently undertaking CAP (Competency Assessment Programme)
Legacy Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
Medical Ward
Tamale Teaching Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Urology Ward
Tamale Teaching Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
Emergency Department
Tamale Teaching Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2018
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department
Tamale Teaching Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
Intern/National Service
Tamale Teaching Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
Diploma in Registered General Nursing - undefined
Nurses’ & Midwives’ Training College
BSc. Nursing -
University of Cape Coast
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