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Joyce Asamany

Accra,Greater Accra Region

Summary

Patient-focused Nursing Assistant with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Nyaho
Accra, Ghana
03.2016 - Current
  • Built caring, supportive relationships with doctors , enhancing daily life through personalized care.
  • Cleaned, sterilized and stored clinical equipment appropriately.
  • Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Collaborated with nurses to evaluate care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
  • Diligently followed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to minimise ward infection rates.
  • Supported bed-ridden patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent sores, joint degeneration and blood clotting.
  • Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times.

Practical Attachment

PANTANG HOSPITAL
Accra, Ghana
07.2013 - 08.2013
  • Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
  • Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
  • Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
  • Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement..
  • Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.

Practical attachment

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LEGON
Accra, Ghana
07.2013 - 08.2013
  • Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
  • Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
  • Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
  • Delivered exceptional, efficient customer service to promote word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Assisted with the dressing of wounds for patients .
  • Checking of patient basic vitals and assisting with chaperoning .

Practical Attachment

ASHONGMAN COMMUNITY HOSP.
Accra, Ghana
01.2013 - 07.2013
  • Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
  • Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
  • Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.


  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
  • Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - NURSING

WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
GHANA
08.2022 -

Certificate of Higher Education - NURSING ASSISTANT

HEALTH CONCERN GHANA
GHANA
/2011 - /2013

WASSCE -

ACTION PROGESSIVE INST.
GHANA
/2009 - /2010

WASSCE - GENERAL ARTS

NKWANTA SENIOR HIGH SCH.
/2005 - /2008

Skills

  • Quality patient care
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Pain level assessment
  • Patient observations
  • Patient risk assessment
  • Basic life support
  • Clinical waste disposal
  • Patient handling and positioning
  • Emotional patient support
  • Personal care

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - NURSING

WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
08.2022 -

Nursing Assistant

Nyaho
03.2016 - Current

Practical Attachment

PANTANG HOSPITAL
07.2013 - 08.2013

Practical attachment

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LEGON
07.2013 - 08.2013

Practical Attachment

ASHONGMAN COMMUNITY HOSP.
01.2013 - 07.2013

Certificate of Higher Education - NURSING ASSISTANT

HEALTH CONCERN GHANA
/2011 - /2013

WASSCE -

ACTION PROGESSIVE INST.
/2009 - /2010

WASSCE - GENERAL ARTS

NKWANTA SENIOR HIGH SCH.
/2005 - /2008
Joyce Asamany