Derrick Boateng
Kumasi
Summary
Hardworking individual committed to patient care and natural talent for communication. Eager to learn and grow while positively impacting patient outcomes and satisfaction. Demonstrates natural gift for prioritizing needs and optimizing schedules. Dedicated Nurse with extensive experience in social work and healthcare management. Highly skilled in coordinating care for individuals with complex medical needs, focusing on patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
ANINIWAAH MEDICAL CENTER
10.2023 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- 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.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Special Needs Gerontological Care Coordinator
Seventh Day Adventist Church - Ghana
01.2018 - 01.2020
- I was responsible seeking the warfare of students who are visually impaired, hearing impaired and mobility challenges Organizing Special needs day celebrations as part of the Community Based Rehabilitations Visitations throughout the week Cooking for them when appropriate Group studies when necessary Games Featuring each of them in church programmed / activities Organizing Car to convey them to and fro church every Saturday Supporting them with personal hygiene/ care Providing support to elderly and paying attention to their needs (physical, psychological and emotional support).
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Completed resident assessments in accordance with current regulations and guidelines.
Teacher
Mr. Eric Agyemang - Reach-Out Baptist Educational Complex, Ahwiaa Overseas
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programmes
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Prioritized strategies to develop responsible, independent learners
- Planned and organized classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
Nursing Caregiver and Secretary
Nana Deborah Safe's Havens (children's Home) - Kumasi, Ghana
04.2015 - 05.2019
- As a caretaker and a secretary at Nana Deborah Safe's havens, responsible for taking all the children's daily activity records, going for seminars in relation to the upbringing of the kids, training them morally and spiritually Maintained patient dignity throughout personal care, creating positive, trusted relationships Provided an early morning inspection and assessment on their physical and documented, reported and treated any anomalies Transported a child to and from medical appointments and personal engagements to enable accessibility and provide extra assistance Prepared monthly budget for the Home, shopping and stocking the home with the necessary food stuffs Clearly and accurately recorded support received, enabling continuity of care with alternate caregivers Built and nurtured positive relationships with Children, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation Helped children maintain social connections, transporting to personal meetings or on outings Coordinated regular exercise for children to support health and wellness goals Supported children mental health with reading, games and activities.
Education
Diploma in General Nursing Registered General Nursing -
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi, Ghana12.2023
Certificate in First Aid - First Aid
FLORENCE ACADEMY
UNITED KINGDOM05.2024
Skills
- Fast learner
- Group Leader
- Behavior modelling
- Good therapeutic communication skills
- Treatment plan development
- Care Act 2014 knowledge
- Care planning and rostering
- Case management
- Disease management education
- Hardworking
- Service user rapport building
- Behavioral therapy techniques
- Individual care and support plans
- Hardware diagnosis
- Software diagnosis
Accomplishments
- Recognised by management for good behaviours, good communication with patients leading to increased break even
- Built and nurtured students-teacher relationships to grow the confidence level by 20%
- Coordinated 2 special public and private events to foster sense of belonging and confidence
- Improved the inclusiveness of students with disabilities in all church activities
- Built some sense of responsibility in students with disabilities like cooking, laundry and cleaning
Languages
English
Personal Information
Nationality: GHANAIAN
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing video games
- Playing soccer
Timeline
Nurse
ANINIWAAH MEDICAL CENTER
10.2023 - Current
Teacher
Mr. Eric Agyemang - Reach-Out Baptist Educational Complex, Ahwiaa Overseas
02.2018 - 12.2019
Special Needs Gerontological Care Coordinator
Seventh Day Adventist Church - Ghana
01.2018 - 01.2020
Nursing Caregiver and Secretary
Nana Deborah Safe's Havens (children's Home) - Kumasi, Ghana
04.2015 - 05.2019
Diploma in General Nursing Registered General Nursing -
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Certificate in First Aid - First Aid
FLORENCE ACADEMY
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