NNYENEIME UDO BASSEY

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Enugu, Nigeria

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Professional Profile

A versatile professional with over seven years of hands-on experience caring for patients, documenting care, and providing treatments as a certified health care assistant. Proven ability to solve complex problems and remain calm in emergency situations. Capable of working with patients of all ages and demographics. Caring, sympathetic, and committed to providing high-quality, culturally sensitive care.

Education/Certifications

Professional Certificates (Healthcare Courses)

(CDP Approved)

Nursing studies- Patient Care Hygiene Certificate

Caregiving Skills- Dementia care Certificate

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Certificate

Elderly Care and Caring for the disabled Certificate

Caregiving Diploma

Mental Health Diploma

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PURE AND APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY

University of Calabar, Calabar (2010-2011)

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY

University of Calabar, Calabar (2004-2008)

WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

Government Science Secondary School, Calabar (1997 - 2003)

Career Summary

Health Care Assistant, St Leo Hospital, Enugu (April 2019- Till Present)

Assisting patients with enquires and responding to all requests promptly and effectively

Supporting with patient care, non-clinical support and infection control

Conducting blood pressure monitoring, urine and blood testing analysis

Maintaining accurate patient records in line with practice guidelines

Carrying out basic NHS health checks including weight, pulse, height and temperature, also providing associated lifestyle advice

Providing assistance to support the nurses and doctors team in case of emergencies

Assisting the nurse with general patient check-ups, immunizations and vaccine, and blood testing preparations

Preparing equipment/supplies and cleaning examination rooms, preparing for patient examinations

Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheel chairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming

Accompanying clients to doctor’s offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation assistance and companionship

Handling specimens and critical waste correctly while following established decontamination policies.

Mental Health and Social Care Associate, Prime Care Hospital, Enugu (August 2016- February 2019)

Learning individual’s specific needs to provide the most appropriate one-on-one care

Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discuss observations

Safeguarding patients

Participating in staff meetings to review operational effectiveness, changes in policies and procedures and in-service training increasing productivity

Administering medications

Providing administrative and emotional support to clients and families

Updating patient’s risk assessments and daily dairies, ensuring all their needs are met.

Advocate (Volunteer)

Save the Children Campaign, Nigeria (March 2015-June 2016)

Help in preparation of community service movements

Assist teachers with encouraging the growth of personal and social development

Develop healthy positive relationships with teenagers and children

Assist in training of teenagers of varying ages in arts and crafts

Educating teenagers on basic personal hygiene and self-care

Help to maintain safe friendly and enriching atmosphere for children and teenagers.

LABOURATORY TECHNICIAN

NOBOG Medical Center (November 2009- January 2015)

Assist in receiving, labelling, processing and analyzing samples (blood, urine and mucus)

Putting new items or experimental procedures through their paces.

Designing and carrying out laboratory tests in accordance with standard operating procedures

Using, cleaning, and maintaining a wide range of equipment.

Chemical and other material handling and storage

Compressed gas cylinder handling

Administrative responsibilities include keeping notes and recording procedures of patients test results.

INTERNSHIP

Miriam Abacha Specialist Hospital, Sokoto (August 2008- July 2009)

One-on-one interaction with patients at different points through their treatment journeys

Conducted non-invasive tests

Assist in investigations of test results and meet patients in person to support their treatment experiments and record findings

Preparing and refining chemicals compounds for medical use

Collaborating with other department members to design and conduct

experiments

Assisted in the day to day activities of the hospital

Conducted all activities in a professional and ethical manner.

Skills

Collecting specimens, occult blood tests, glucose test and urinalysis

Vested in medical terminologies- Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology

Monitoring vital signs, charting examination methods

CPR and standard first Aid

Computer usage

Patient scheduling

Data management

Empathy

Leadership skills

Mental health support

Patient management

Health promotion

Motivational team player

Fluent in English Language

Strong Verbal and written communication Can work independently without supervision.

References

Available on request

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