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Charles Abrokwa

Techiman

Summary

A nurse and Certified Dementia Care Professional with over five (5) years experience in elderly care. Knowledgeable about hospice and palliative care with strong sense of patient comfort and safety. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Committed to maintaining strong rapport with physicians, patients and staff. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families with the highest level of privacy and confidentiality. Skillfully assesses health status and monitors all aspects of patient care and develops patient care plans.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Staff Nurse (RN)

Holy Family Hospital
05.2022 - Current
  • Provided total hygiene care to 9 elderly patients per shift by assisting with skincare, dressing, grooming, shaving, teeth brushing, bathing, and toileting.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on dementia patient care instructions.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
  • Monitored elderly patients for signs of dementia.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recorded amounts consumed in logbook.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Cared for patients wound using aseptic techniques.

Registered Nurse

Holy Family Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2022
  • Assessed patients pain level using the pain rating scale.
  • Monitored and documented patients blood glucose levels and intervened appropriately.
  • Turned unconscious patients two (2) hourly which reduced pressure sores by 68% in July 2021.
  • Maintained patient privacy and kept all information confidential.
  • Performed patient-focused care for Dementia clients.
  • Assisted weak elderly patients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections.

Registered Nurse

St. Joseph Hospital
05.2018 - 03.2019
  • Administered first aid and CPR in emergency situations.
  • Collected specimens such as urine, faeces or sputum for analysis.
  • Prepared beds and maintained the patients rooms.
  • Accompanied patients, provided companionship and performed other duties related to patient care and comfort.
  • Assisted clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene.
  • Supervised patients exercise routines and leisure activities.

Nurse Intern

St. Joseph Hospital
04.2017 - 05.2018
  • Supported patients with weighing, lifting, turning, positioning as well as supplying and emptying bedpans.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, grooming, feeding, changing clothes, and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, fluid intake and output and reported any changes to nursing staff.
  • Observed and monitored patients status and reported any unusual findings to the charge nurse.
  • Cleaned and sterilized equipment.
  • Transported patients between care facilities.

Education

Registered General Nurse - Nursing

Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Sekondi
08.2016

Skills

  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Dementia Patient-Focused Care
  • Work Ethic
  • Empathy
  • Activities of Daily Living

Certification

  • Registered General Nurse - Nurses And Midwifery Council of Ghana
  • Diploma In Nursing - Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Sekondi
  • Certified Dementia Care Professional - International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
  • Canadian Remote Access for Dementia Learning Experiences+ (CRADLE+) - Conestoga College
  • Caregiver Certificate - American Caregiver Association
  • Adult and Child First Aid and CPR - Malta Red Cross
  • LEAP Personal Support Worker Certificate - Pallium Canada
  • Food Safety (Food Handler) Certificate - SafeCheck Canadian Food Safety Certification
  • WHMIS for Workers - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
  • Diploma In Autism - Institute of Mental Health UK
  • Management of Long-Term Care Facilities - World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Infection Prevention And Control (IPC) - World Health Organization
  • Alberta Health Care Aide Directory - Active Status

Timeline

Senior Staff Nurse (RN)

Holy Family Hospital
05.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Holy Family Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2022

Registered Nurse

St. Joseph Hospital
05.2018 - 03.2019

Nurse Intern

St. Joseph Hospital
04.2017 - 05.2018

Registered General Nurse - Nursing

Nursing And Midwifery Training College

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