Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Hobbies
References
Declaration
Timeline
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Dora Sedinam Nyabi

Accra

Summary

Skilled nursing professional with 6+ years of experience and passion in caregiving, dedicated to giving patients, including the elderly and those with intellectual disabilities the best possible medical and behavioral care. Advocate for patients and their families with empathy and compassion. Competent in evaluating and communicating information about a patient's health status, building a climate of trust, and providing safe, compassionate care for both acute and long-term patients with a focus on enhancing their capacity for independent living. My nursing background and abilities enable me to provide a wide range of caring tasks in both scheduled and unstructured settings, greatly enhancing the health and wellbeing of my patients.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

Pentecost Hospital, Madina
Accra, Ghana
03.2022 - Current
  • Administering medications and monitoring responses.
  • Performing various nursing interventions such feeding, bathing, grooming and vital sign monitoring
  • Assessing physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients and reporting findings to care team to inform decision
  • Monitoring patients' conditions and reporting changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with the health team.
  • Assisting patients in using mobility devices and turning bed ridden patients regularly.
  • Establishing strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Updating patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Acting as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs are met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
  • Promoting a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
  • Provision of skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Explanation of course of care and medication side effects to patients and family in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Performing frequent checks on medical equipment and making necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Following all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches..
  • Using therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention in redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Ensuring patients are nursed in a clean and safe environment.
  • Use of diversional therapies such as music, gentle exercise, massage and individual and social support to promote cognitive, mental and physical well-being.
  • Observing and documenting patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Disability Support Worker

CarePlus Ghana
Accra, Ghana
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted patients in carrying out essential daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, grooming, tooth brushing, medicine administration, and restroom use.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate clients' care plans
  • Supported the client's physical and mental health with routine checks, administering prescriptions and measuring blood pressure.
  • Provided a safe environment for the client by monitoring their surroundings for potential dangers such as fire hazards and tripping hazards.
  • Provided a diverse range of activities such as arts & crafts or games for clients who can't go outside.
  • Identified needs and developed plans for improving the quality of life for those suffering from disabilities or mental health issues.

Elderly Caregiver

Private Home
Tema, Ghana
11.2019 - 12.2020
  • Administered prescribed medication while keeping chart
  • Maintained clients progress notes for the family and care team.
  • Offered companionship and emotional support to the client.
  • Kept patients living environment clean, neat and free from safety hazards
  • Ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs and maintained self-esteem and general wellness.
  • engaged client in activities such as walks and easy games
  • Prepared meals and ensured client followed nutritious meal plan
  • Accompanied client for appointments and community activities

Caregiver

Sheltering Arms Nursing And Home Healthcare
Accra, Ghana
07.2018 - 08.2019

Cared for 2 -4 patients.

  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain

cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to supervisor.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

Narh Bita College
Tema, Ghana
07.2022

Diploma - Nursing

Narh Bita College
Tema, Ghana
06.2019

High School Certificate - General Science

New Juabeng Senior High School
Koforidua, Ghana
12.2011

Skills

  • Medication management
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • House keeping
  • CPR,AED, First Aid
  • Meal preparation
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Time management and organization
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving and critical thinking ability
  • Observation and attention to details

Certification

1. Diploma in caregiving

2024

2. Certified Domiciliary care Support worker

2024

3. CPR, AED and First Aid Certified

2024

Affiliations

1. Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana

2. Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association.

Hobbies

  • Cooking
  • Reading
  • Walking

References

Firdaus Issah

Nurse Manager

Pentecost Hospital Madina

Email: firdausissah23@gmail.com

+233272187366

Cris-Sandra Armah

Nurse Supervisor

Pentecost Hospital Madina

Email: camarh34@gmail.com

+233557545400

Declaration

I hereby declare that the information provided in this resume is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Pentecost Hospital, Madina
03.2022 - Current

Disability Support Worker

CarePlus Ghana
01.2021 - 02.2022

Elderly Caregiver

Private Home
11.2019 - 12.2020

Caregiver

Sheltering Arms Nursing And Home Healthcare
07.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

Narh Bita College

Diploma - Nursing

Narh Bita College

High School Certificate - General Science

New Juabeng Senior High School
Dora Sedinam Nyabi