Patient Care Health

SKILLS AND STRENGTHS

Hard Skills:

Dental nursing and

chairside assistance

Patient care and hygiene

Infection prevention and

control

Medical documentation

and patient recording

Equipment sterilization

and maintenance

Emergency response

and first aid

Soft Skills

Empathy and

compassionate patient

interaction

Strong teamwork and

collaboration

Effective verbal and

written communication

Attention to detail

EDUCATION

National Diploma (ND)

Certified Nursing

Assistant

Kwara State College of

Nursing, Kwara State

2022

National Diploma (ND)

Dental Surgery

Technician

Osun State College of

Health and Technology,

Osun State, 2017.

CERTIFICATIONS

First Aid, CPR and AED

Certificate

Movalue School,2024

Health Care Training

Certificate (Standard 1 -

15) - Reed, 2023

Self care in Early

Childhood Special

Education Training

Certificate - Alison 2022

Caregiving Skills

Dementia Care Training

Certificate - Alison 2022

Health and Safety for

Caregiving - Alison 2022

Understanding

Medication for Caregiver

Alison 2022

Anaphylaxis

Management bite sized

learning - Alison 2022

MARYAM A. BAKARE

Phone: +234**********

Email: maryambakare27@gmail com

Address: Lagos State, Nigeria.

SUMMARY

A Compassionate and detail-oriented Healthcare Assistant and Dental Nurse with over three years of experience providing top quality patient care, assisting in dental procedures, and ensuring patient comfort. Skilled in infection control, medical documentation, and chairside assistance, with a proven ability to support healthcare professionals in delivering excellent services. Adept at maintaining a safe and hygienic environment while ensuring compliance with healthcare policies and infection prevention guidelines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills allow for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Health Care Assistant Dental Nurse

Finesse Specialist Dental Clinics and Surgery, Lagos, Nigeria January 2021 – Present

Assisted in the successful completion of 500+ dental procedures, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety.

Maintained a 95%+ patient satisfaction rating through exceptional patient care and communication.

Supported patients with hygiene, mobility, and feeding assistance, ensuring their overall well-being.

Ensured strict compliance with infection prevention and control protocols by sterilizing equipment and maintaining a clean environment.

Assisted in medical documentation by accurately recording patient information and observations to guide healthcare decisions.

Provided post-procedure care, including monitoring recovery and offering appropriate patient education.

Collaborated with dentists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to streamline patient care and clinic operations.

Health Care Assistant (Volunteer)

Budo Specialist Hospital, Lagos State, Nigeria.

January 2022 – October 2022

Delivered compassionate patient care by assisting with personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility support.

Assisted nurses and doctors in monitoring patient conditions, ensuring timely reporting of changes in health status.

Maintained a clean and sterile healthcare environment to prevent infections and ensure patient safety.

Provided support during medical procedures, ensuring patients remained calm and comfortable.

Managed patient records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Educated patients and families on post-care routines, hygiene, and medication adherence.

Worked collaboratively with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and optimize hospital workflow.

LANGUAGE

English: Fluent

REFERENCE

Available Upon Request

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