She has extensive experience in the surgical field, having started her nursing career in and specializing in perioperative nursing after training in Ghana.
Professionally known as Matron Deen, she plays a critical role in improving surgical care at her hospital, where her leadership and experience have been vital for the training and development of new nurses. Her collaboration with international organizations like Mercy Ships highlights her commitment to enhancing healthcare standards and surgical capacity in her community.
Matron Deen spent several days on board, shadowing nurses, nursing managers, and other hospital personnel to experience the ins and outs of not only surgical services, but processes like hospital administration, scheduling, patient intake, outpatient structure, and patient flow, vital in keeping a hospital running smoothly. Through her learning with Mercy Ships, Matron Deen has developed her own management style for her team at Connaught.
She has also lobbied members of her own team to participate in simulation training aboard the Global Mercy , so that local nurses gain valuable experience and knowledge they can then apply to their daily work to improve patient care:. The collaboration between Mercy Ships and the Ministry of Health helps to highlight surgery as a crucial medical specialty in Sierra Leone.
By providing access to free surgical procedures and focused training, the partnership aims to save lives and improve the overall quality of healthcare. The long-term engagement with Mercy Ships is expected to have a significant positive impact on the healthcare system in Sierra Leone. Enhanced training and exposure to international standards of care will lead to better health outcomes and a more robust surgical system nationwide. Training like this indirectly saves thousands of lives.
