Care Assistant Staff Nurse

Geoffrey Osei Anokye

Takoradi +233********* ******************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Hardworking staff nurse well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgement. SKILLS

Monitoring vital signs

Patient Care Assessment

Patient Examination

Procedure Assistance

Medication Administration

Preventive Health

Decision Making

Medication Administration

Compassionate and Caring

Attention to Detail

EXPERIENCE

04/2021 to Current Staff Nurse

Wassa Manso Health Centre – Wassa Manso, Ghana

Help patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Incorporating business unit and health system’s goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction.

Coordination with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

Delivering information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

Referring patients to specialized health resource or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.

Educating nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.

Giving health talk to institutions.

07/2020 to 02/2021 Care Assistant

Imperial Nursing and Homecare Services – Accra

Assisted patients with personal care by bathing, dressing and grooming.

Communicated with patients’ family members and friends to answer questions and explain care tasks.

Made beds, organized rooms and lightly cleaned to maintain sanitary living environments.

Transferred patients to and from beds, chairs or wheelchairs using principles of body mechanics and equipment such as gait belts.

Guided individuals to restroom for toileting and cared for incontinence needs

Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.

Monitored individuals to identify and address specific care needs.

Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, behavioral condition and injuries.

Created safe and positive living situation for clients by communicating with families and other staff about concerns or challenges.

Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.

Maintained clean and well-organized environment to client happiness and safety.

04/2019 to 03/2020 Rotational Nurse

St Martin’s Catholic Hospital- Agroyesum,Kumasi

Recorded patients’ condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effect.

Triaged patients and provided general assistance for basic and advance needs.

Observe and carry out physician and nursing orders.

Monitored patients respiratory activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.

Coordinate care with physician and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.

Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients’ mental and physical health.

Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.

Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.

Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patients’ assessments.

Counseled patients’ and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

08/2015 to 09/2018 Registered Community Health Nursing(Diploma) Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Twifo Praso 10/2009 to 05/2013 General Science

Assin Manso Senior High School

LANGUAGES

Akan (First Language)

English (Proficient)

REFERENCE

Will be made available on demand.

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