ELIZABETH ACORLOR
Personal Support / Nursing
Ontario
Summary
I have worked as a registered mental health nurse for 6 years in both general and psychiatric hospitals. I rendered nursing care to patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions, patients psychosocial, emotional, and intellectual disabilities and colleagues who may need psychological support. I have also acquired the skills in conducting Mental Health State Examination, therapeutic communication skills, offered psychoeducation to clients who were admitted on the ward and outpatient settings. I truly value mental health and love the satisfaction that comes when helping people with psychological problems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Personal Support Worker/Unregulated Care Provi(UCP)- Part Time
Westwood Retirement Home
1 2024 - Current
- Assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting
- Observation and reporting any change in resident status
- Assists in administering medications for residents as scheduled
- Transfers and mechanical lifting.
Practicum Placement
Community Care at Westwood Retirement
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents by performing light housekeeping
- Initiated and participated in leisure activities with residents
- Companionship
- Bed making - Open, Close and Occupied Bed
- Transfers and mechanical lifting
- Assisted in light housekeeping
- Assisted in administering medications for residents as scheduled
- Checking of vital signs for residents.
Practicum Placement
Long Term Care at Hillel Lodge
6 2024 - 7 2024
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents by performing light housekeeping
- Initiated and participated in leisure activities with residents
- Companionship
- Bed making - Open, Close and Occupied Bed
- Transfers and mechanical lifting
- Assisted in light housekeeping
- Assisted in administering medications for residents as scheduled
- Checking of vital signs for residents.
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Ghana Health Service
08.2017 - 12.2023
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Caregiver
BriVal Foundation
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Maintained the medication plan and ensure clients take medication on time
- Performed housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a clean environment
- Performed basic first aid and emergency care during critical situations
- Provided compassionate, friendly, and emotional support to clients.
Education
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Willis College of Business, Technology And Healthcare
Ottawa Campus 05.2024 - 05.2024
Diploma - Nursing
Nurses Training College, Pantang
Accra, Ghana 08.2012 - 05.2015
Skills
Healthcare Program Planning
Community Program Referrals
Medication Prescribing and Administration
Treatment Plan Modification
Mental and Physical Assessments
Accurate Documentation
Monitoring Vital Signs
Assessment Techniques and ICD Codes
Patient Care Assessment
Therapy and Counseling
Certification
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care: Support persons with responsive behaviors
References
- Mirabelle Clarey, PSW Instructor, (613) 233-1128, mirabelle.clarey@williscollege.com
- Mrs. Catherine Agbokpa, Senior Nursing Officer, +233246493812, agbokpacatherine@gmail.com
Timeline
Practicum Placement
Community Care at Westwood Retirement
07.2024 - 08.2024
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care: Support persons with responsive behaviors
06-2024
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Willis College of Business, Technology And Healthcare
05.2024 - 05.2024
First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
02-2024
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Ghana Health Service
08.2017 - 12.2023
License, Registered Mental Nurse
12-2015
Caregiver
BriVal Foundation
10.2015 - 07.2017
Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Training
08-2015
Diploma - Nursing
Nurses Training College, Pantang
08.2012 - 05.2015
Personal Support Worker/Unregulated Care Provi(UCP)- Part Time
Westwood Retirement Home
1 2024 - Current
Practicum Placement
Long Term Care at Hillel Lodge
6 2024 - 7 2024
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