Jeremiah Atongo
Bolgatanga
Summary
Hardworking and passionate community health nurse with five years experience in the health care sector and strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Care assistant position.
Organized and dependable with success at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Bongo District Hospital, Ghana Health Service
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming and medication reminders.
Community Health Nurse
Kumbosco Health Center, Ghana Health Service
10.2017 - Current
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patient and family.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Developed plan of care for patient reflecting collaboration with members of healthcare team.
Education
Diploma - Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nurses'training College
Navrongo, Ghana 08.2015
Skills
- Diet and Nutrition
- Problem Identification
- Household Cleaning
- Client Education
- Medical Terminology
- Personal Care Assistance
- Word Processing
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Independent Thinking
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Nursing Assistance
References
Abugbire Atidoo Evans
Clinical Coordinator
Bongo hospital
+233249770368
eabugbire@gmail.com
David Aberiga
Nursing officer
Kumbosco Health center
+233246310282
aberigadavid@gmail.com
Abigail Azeiku
+233247779310
abigailazeiku@gmail.com
Timeline
Community Health Nurse
Kumbosco Health Center, Ghana Health Service
10.2017 - Current
Care Assistant
Bongo District Hospital, Ghana Health Service
02.2016 - 03.2017
Diploma - Community Health Nursing
Community Health Nurses'training College
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