Registered Nurse Care Experience

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MARY KONADU MARFO

Accra - Ghana

+233********* adynt1@r.postjobfree.com

Personal Summary

A compassionate and enthusiastic international registered nurse with effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to handle difficult situations. Able to carry out range of care duties with genuine interest in caring for elderly people. Possess the ability to deal with personal sensitive care task. Provide care in a friendly, reliable and professional manner. Committed to flexible working pattern and able to work as part of a team. Demonstrate willingness to adaptation and innovation. Able to use own initiative, prioritise workload and remain calm while working under pressure. Skills

Drug Administration

Vital signs and care plan management

Monitoring and records keeping

First aid and basic life support

Safe guarding and manual handling

Home management and personal care

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Team working and organisational skills

Active listening and observation skills

Leadership and supervisory skills

Dementia awareness and elderly care.

Experience

Registered Nurse

Akramaman Health Centre

Administering medication following policies and procedures. Assisting and encouraging patients to perform daily living activities such as toileting, bathing, feeding, dressing and undressing.

Communicating clearly with patients, taking into account individual needs and ability. Monitoring and documenting vital signs like blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels

Supporting service users with limited mobility or physical disability, using provided aids effectively. Working collaboratively with other multi-disciplinary team members to deliver as effective care as possible, managing care plan needs, updating and completing daily records as mandated. Making beds and changing bed linens to promote patient's comfort. Motivating and helping residents engage in social activities within the facility Creating a pleasant environment for patient whilst promoting the dignity, privacy and independence of care users.

Ensuring clean and safe care environment at all times by keeping wards clean. Observing, managing and reporting to senior staff any changes which indicates an alteration in the general wellbeing and safety of a service user.

Attending and participating in meetings, external training courses and appraisals. 09/2020 - 04/2022

05/2019 - 08/2020

2014-2017

2008-2012

2005-2008

Registered Nurse

Effiduase District Hospital

Provided care for residents dealing with cognitive impairments and implement behaviour management strategies detailed in their care plans

Empathised with patients individually, respected their dignity and met everyone's needs courteously. Provided patient-centered care and protected their health and wellbeing, used time and resources efficiently and effectively.

Prioritised and managed workload with limited supervision, worked to meet deadlines and time-scales. Assisted patients to take care of their personal hygiene, taking medication, drinking while honoring their dignity.

Assisted patients to rest and sleep comfortably by attending to their comfort needs and providing a safe environment.

Supported meal services by assisting residents with eating, serving snacks and drinks according to their specific needs, and adhering to safe food handling protocols Assisted patients in all aspects of their care needs such as physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Educated patients about at- home treatment plans

Assisted with admission, dischage and transfer of patient. Ensured all machines and equipments are in good working order and reported any faults immediately. Personal Carer

Johnson Home Care

Assisted the Residents in rising from bed, washing, dressing, bathing and general personal hygiene. Offered personal care services like oral and dental hygiene, skin care, nail upkeep, and the cleaning of glasses and hearing aids

Observed physical well-being and reported any significant changes in Resident’s well-being to the Senior Carer.

Attended to sick Residents and performed such task as may be required e.g. serving meals on a tray, and attending to other aspects of hygiene as necessary. Used the equipment for manual handling of Residents. Assisted Residents when required in retiring to bed. Assess and implement aged care within your defined job scope. Helped to serve meals to the Residents and assisted more dependent Residents when necessary e.g. cutting up food for a blind Resident or by feeding him/her. Ensured that each Resident had adequate clothing and reported deficiencies. Accompanied and assisted Residents on trips, outings and hospital appointments. Organised and participated in activities such as music, reading, games, going to the park and parties for the Residents.

Kept an eye on the standards of health and safety in the home. Sustained a good level of communication with residents’ families. Education

Diploma in Nursing

Nursing and Midwifery Training College Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Pass

West African Senior School Certificate Examination Kwahu Ridge Senior High School

Pass

Basic Education Certificate Examination

St Dominic R/C Basic School

Pass

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