LISTOWEL TENGEMAH BOAK-YA
BOLGATANGA
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and medical records management, honed at A.M.E ZION HOSPITAL (CHAG). Excelled in maintaining privacy and confidentiality, significantly enhancing patient relations through empathetic communication and meticulous attention to vital signs monitoring. Achieved high patient satisfaction by focusing on personalized care and infection control. Respectful Healthcare professional well-versed in direct care to over Number patients per shift, including vital signs monitoring and hygiene assistance. Kind and personable with Number years of experience in healthcare roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
A.M.E ZION HOSPITAL (CHAG)
04.2019 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
BACHELOR OF NURSING - GENERAL NURSING
UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
TAMALE -GHANACERTIFICATE OF NURSING - NURSE ASSISTANT
NALERIGU NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COLLEGE
NALERIGU -NORTH EAST GHANA 11.2016
WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL CERTIFICATE - GENERAL ARTS
BOLGATANGA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BOLGATANGA -GHANA 06.2013
BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE - GENERAL STUDY
GAARE-GBANE JUNIOR HIGH
TONGO-GHANA04.2009
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- ADL support
- Infection Control
- Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
A.M.E ZION HOSPITAL (CHAG)
04.2019 - Current
BACHELOR OF NURSING - GENERAL NURSING
UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
CERTIFICATE OF NURSING - NURSE ASSISTANT
NALERIGU NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COLLEGE
WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL CERTIFICATE - GENERAL ARTS
BOLGATANGA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE - GENERAL STUDY
GAARE-GBANE JUNIOR HIGH
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