Anita Opoku Afriyie
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring, honed at Bechem Government Hospital. Excelled in medication administration and providing emotional support, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in both technical and compassionate aspects of patient assistance, demonstrating a commitment to healthcare excellence and patient well-being. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
BECHEM GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
AHAFO-GHANA
08.2021 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Enaged patients to do exercise
- Assist with person care such as toileting
- Educating patients about personal hygiene, improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Helped the mobile to use the bathroom
- Reducing risk of patients infected and cross-contaminated by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
Nursing Assistant
CHRIST SOTERIA CLINIC
KUMASI-GHANA
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patients
- Creating variety of activities for patients for recreation and leisure purpose
- Assisting my staff nurses in wound dressing procedures
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Educating patients about personal hygiene
- Enaged patients to do exercise
- Lift patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy
- Assist nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patients recovery
- Assist patients with personal care such as toileting
- Served patients with nutritious and well balanced foods to promote good health
- Monitor vitals signs such as pulse,temperature,blood levels etc
- Serve nutritious meals according to patients dietary needs
Education
Certificate In Nursing - Nursing
Dunkwa Nursing And Midwifery Training College
11.2018
WASSCE - General Arts
ADUMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
06.2009
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Patient Focused Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Infection Control
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant-Bechem Government Hospital (August 2021) Current Working
Licensed Nursing And Midwifery Certificate
Licensed Training Certificate (Dunkwa Nursing Training College)
Certificate in West Africa Examinations Council
Certificate in First Aid( Florence Academy)
Certificate in Basic Life Support ( Florence Academy)
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
BECHEM GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
08.2021 - Current
Nursing Assistant
CHRIST SOTERIA CLINIC
03.2019 - 03.2020
Certificate In Nursing - Nursing
Dunkwa Nursing And Midwifery Training College
WASSCE - General Arts
ADUMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL