EVANS OPOKU WARE
Kumasi
Summary
Diligent and compassionate nursing professional with a demonstrated six years of working experience in patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs, and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable, with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
STAFF NURSE
BIBIANI MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
BIBIANI
09.2020 - Current
- Administered medications in line with care plans and nursing team guidance.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions, and patient activities for up-to-date client records, which promoted patient satisfaction.
- Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
- Support clients with meal preparation, medication management, and household tasks, promoting independence and well-being.
- Checked blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate of patients to assess vital signs and monitor conditions.
- Provide personalized care and support to individuals within the community, including the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and those requiring assistance with daily living activities.
- Accompany clients to appointments, outings, and social activities, ensuring their safety and well-being in the community.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client homes and care environments, prioritizing risk reduction, health, and hygiene.
- Organized activities and exercises to promote physical and mental well-being.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity, and self-esteem.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing, and replaced bandages to prevent infections. (Theater support staff)
- Worked with compassion and empathy, prioritizing well-being and dignity for optimal patient comfort.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
AHMADIYYA MUSLIM HOSPITAL
TECHIMAN
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Applied moving and handling procedures to support surgical unit at the theatre.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritizing risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Prioritized patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Provided life-saving support to patients in emergency situations.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Contributed to holistic planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality patient care.
Education
DIPLOMA - GENERAL NURSING
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
Seikwa, Ghana01.2017
WASSCE CERTIFICATE - General Science
OPOKU WARE SCHOOL
Kumasi, Ghana01.2013
Skills
- Elderly care
- Health assessment and monitoring
- Mobility support
- Medication administration
- Oversight of care initiatives
- Patient assessment
- Patient care
- Personal care assistance
- Calm under pressure
- Patient safeguarding
Additional Information - Computing Skills
- Ms Word
- Ms Excel
- Ms Power Point
Personal Information
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Marital Status: Single
References
- DR. AKWASI ADU-GYAMFI, Head of Administration, Bibiani Government Hospital, +233244823798, pajerx@hotmail.com
- DR. KEVIN KWABENA KWAKWA, Clinical Coordinator/Medical Officer, Bibiani Government Hospital, +233597231847, S.kwakwa.kk@uccsms.edu.gh
Communication Skills
- English, Very well
- French, Beginner
Timeline
STAFF NURSE
BIBIANI MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
09.2020 - Current
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
AHMADIYYA MUSLIM HOSPITAL
09.2018 - 07.2020
DIPLOMA - GENERAL NURSING
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
WASSCE CERTIFICATE - General Science
OPOKU WARE SCHOOL