Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Unique Skills
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Fawzia Abubakari Sakande

Flat 1, 61 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent

Summary

I am a registered general nurse seeking for a pre registered nurse position where I can use my nursing skills and responsibilities acquired through my training and working experience to help take care of patients under my care. I possess good working experience and have a strong desire to work on the sick seeking for treatment by assessing, diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation of care in any given organization through the skills and knowledge acquired to impact into their lives. I am committed to providing a high quality of health care service delivery to every patient and client that I work with. I am currently looking for employment in an open, friendly, and professional environment or organization where ideas are shared, and opportunities made available.

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Carer

Graham Care
06.2023 - Current
  • As a registered general nurse over the years, I performed various tasks including but not limited to the below:
  • Ensuring that patients' hygiene was maintained by performing tasks like bed bath, assisted bath, oral care, hands and feet, and hair daily
  • Maintaining a clean and safe environment was also part of my responsibility
  • This responsibility included frequent bed linen and bed making changes, which involved making various types of beds, both occupied and admission beds
  • The patients' surroundings were kept free from obstacles and any other hazards to prevent falls
  • Maintaining skin integrity was also vital due to incapacitated patients' various health conditions such as Stroke, Guillain Barre Syndrome, Acute Demyelinating Encephalomyelitis, Meningitis, and Pott's disease
  • Tasks performed included 2 hourly repositioning in bed, treatment of pressure areas and dressing of pressure sores aseptically
  • Daily skin observations and documentation were also paramount
  • Elimination and feeding were attended to as needed
  • Different forms of feeding including nasogastric tube feeding, feeding through gastrostomy tubes and spoon-feeding
  • Medication and medicine management was one of my vital roles as the Nursing Sister In charge of my shift
  • An accurate method of medication was observed by using the 5 'Rs' of medication, and accurate documentation was ensured
  • Routes of medication included oral, intravenous, subcutaneous injections, and intramuscular injections
  • Insertion of suppositories and pessaries were also well done
  • Various vital observations include checking blood sugar levels, maintaining an input and output chart, maintaining a digoxin chart, seizure chart, etc
  • 4-hourly monitoring of vital signs, i.e., temperature, pulse, respiration, and Blood pressure, was routine for every patient on admission
  • Assisting in procedures such as lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, abdominal paracentesis and wound debridement
  • Patient education
  • Other senior nursing tasks I performed included taking part in general ward rounds and updating the changes book, setting emergency IV lines, passing of urethral catheters, passing of nasogastric tubes, supervising junior staff and mentoring nursing students

Registered General Nurse (Staff Nurse)

Lekma Hospital
01.2015 - 04.2023
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Enrolled Nurse

Ada East District Hospital
05.2013 - 01.2015
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Education

Diploma in Registered General Nursing -

Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Teshie
09-2020

Certificate in Nursing -

Western Hills School of Nursing
Ofankor, Accra
09-2009

Skills

  • High Level of Professionalism
  • Good At Establishing Rapport
  • Confident
  • Problem Solving
  • Great Communication Skills
  • Can Work Without Supervision
  • Mobility support
  • Compassionate care
  • Medication administration
  • Recreational activities
  • Oxygen administration
  • Case management

Unique Skills

  • High level of professionalism
  • Good at establishing rapport
  • Confident
  • Problem solving
  • Great communication Skills
  • Can work without supervision

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/08/87

General Portfolios

  • Ensuring that patients' hygiene was maintained by performing tasks like bed bath, assisted bath, oral care, hands and feet, and hair daily.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe environment, including frequent bed linen and bed making changes.
  • Maintaining skin integrity through repositioning, treatment of pressure areas, and dressing of pressure sores.
  • Attending to elimination and feeding needs, including nasogastric tube feeding and spoon-feeding.
  • Managing medication and ensuring accurate documentation using the 5 'Rs' of medication.
  • Administering medication via various routes including oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
  • Performing vital observations and monitoring vital signs for every patient on admission.
  • Assisting in procedures such as lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, abdominal paracentesis, and wound debridement.
  • Providing patient education.
  • Participating in general ward rounds, setting emergency IV lines, and supervising junior staff.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Watching movies
  • Reading

Timeline

Senior Carer

Graham Care
06.2023 - Current

Registered General Nurse (Staff Nurse)

Lekma Hospital
01.2015 - 04.2023

Enrolled Nurse

Ada East District Hospital
05.2013 - 01.2015

Diploma in Registered General Nursing -

Nursing And Midwifery Training College

Certificate in Nursing -

Western Hills School of Nursing
Fawzia Abubakari Sakande