Belinda Donkoh
Cape Coast
Summary
Experienced nurse with a strong focus on patient care, medication administration, and clinical documentation, as seen by her work at Our Lady of Grace Hospital. demonstrated exceptional skill in providing kind care, greatly raising patient satisfaction. My experience and empathy guarantee excellent, individualised healthcare solutions. I am skilled in home care and proficient in patient assessment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Our Lady Of Grace Hospital
06.2016 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Home Care
Sarah Abaidoo-Ayin
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Assisted an aged in accessing necessary healthcare services by coordinating appointments, transportation arrangements, or home care solutions as needed.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices, regulatory requirements, and advancements within the field of home care nursing.
- Educated her on benefits of massage and recommended home care techniques.
- Educated on proper exercise techniques and home care routines, promoting long-term health and injury prevention.
- Educated families on proper home care techniques to support seamless transitions from hospital to home environments.
- Consistently received positive feedback from both client and their families, reflecting a commitment to providing exceptional home care services.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing attentive and personalized home care services.
- Advised patient on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by adhering strictly to discharge plans and promptly addressing any health concerns that arose during home care.
Caregiver
Gloria Mensah
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Assisted 3 children(1 autistic) with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with homework, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards, while respecting their parents' private space.
- Engaged children in recreational activities, meaningful conversation and socialization, while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support their nutritional needs.
- Transported them to doctor's apointments, events, activities and shopping trips.
- Coordinated closely with their parents regarding updates on conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Supported their daily hygiene needs by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Developed engaging activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for them throughout their day-to-day lives.
Education
Diploma In Nursing - General Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Korle-Bu
Accra, Ghana08.2014
WASSCE - Agricultural Science
Sekondi College
Sekondi, Ghana06.2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- Home care
- Long-Term Care
- Personal care needs
- Care Planning
- Compassion and Empathy
- Taking vitals
- ADL Assistance
Timeline
Nurse
Our Lady Of Grace Hospital
06.2016 - Current
Home Care
Sarah Abaidoo-Ayin
09.2014 - 02.2015
Caregiver
Gloria Mensah
08.2009 - 07.2011
Diploma In Nursing - General Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College, Korle-Bu
WASSCE - Agricultural Science
Sekondi College
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