Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Digital Skills
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Abigail Agyei Boafo

Kumasi

Summary

I am an experienced community health nurse and caregiver with six years of dedicated service, specializing in providing compassionate and specialized care to a diverse range of individuals facing various health challenges. My expertise covers a spectrum of conditions, including autism, dementia, Alzheimer's, physical and learning disabilities, palliative care, and long-term ventilation support. I have developed a deep understanding of the unique needs of each group I have worked with.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Assistant

SONIA CAREPLUS GHANA
02.2021 - Current
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments.

Senior Community Health Nurse

Rev Walker Mission Hospital
07.2019 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family, and client facility staff.
  • Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.

• Provide patient care under direction of nursing staff

• Administer prescribed medications to patients.

• Sterilize and prepare medical tools and equipment used in clinical procedures.

• Provide companionship and basic care to patients in and out of the hospital(Community).

• Provide teen clients with adolescent services.

• Periodic reporting using an online tool

• Visit elderly, disabled, and nursing mothers in their homes to provide for their health needs.

• Offer family planning services.

• Domiciliary care for dementia and other mental health-related patients

• Run outreach clinics for kids who need help with their wellbeing

• Administration of vaccines to the general public and children aged 0 to 5 years

Community Health Nurse

SDA Hospital
11.2006 - 07.2019
  • Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family, and client facility staff.
  • Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions
  • Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
  • I attended educational workshops to maintain my current competency and licensure in the nursing specialty.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Education

Certificate - Introduction To Caregiving

Alison.com
01.2023

CARE CERTIFICATE (STANDARDS 1 TO 15) - Care Standards 1 To 15

Caredemy.co.uk
10.2022

Certificate - Community Health Nursing

Nurses And Midwifery Training College
Adansi-Fomena, Ghana
11.2014

High School Diploma -

Suhum Senior High Technical School
06.2009

Skills

  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Patient handling and support
  • Pressure and Sore Management
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Autistic Child Care
  • Elderly Care
  • Mobility Support
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Dental Care

Digital Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Power Point
  • Social Media

Timeline

Care Assistant

SONIA CAREPLUS GHANA
02.2021 - Current

Senior Community Health Nurse

Rev Walker Mission Hospital
07.2019 - Current

Community Health Nurse

SDA Hospital
11.2006 - 07.2019

Certificate - Introduction To Caregiving

Alison.com

CARE CERTIFICATE (STANDARDS 1 TO 15) - Care Standards 1 To 15

Caredemy.co.uk

Certificate - Community Health Nursing

Nurses And Midwifery Training College

High School Diploma -

Suhum Senior High Technical School
Abigail Agyei Boafo