MARY AKYAMA OWUSU
Nsawam
Summary
Empathetic healthcare worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting ,stimulating and varied lifestyle for clients. Offers enhanced care with flexible approach for client. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and companionship to client through physical and emotional support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
VOLUNTARY NURSE
NSUMIA COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANING SERVICES
07.2024 - Current
- Assisting clients in regular exercise such as walking to promote strength and balance.
- Administering bedside and personal care.
- Assisting client in feeding and planning of therapeutic diets to promote health.
- Administering prescribed medication to over 5 clients per shift.
- Providing companionship and improving interpersonal communication.
- Monitoring vital signs and documenting any changes.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
REGISTERED NURSE
NSAWAM GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted over 10 clients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming and toileting.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Promoted clients socialization and companionship.
- Monitored vital signs and documented any changes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT CLINICAL
KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Straightened crumple bed linens and arranged client bedside neatly.
- Plan therapeutic menu and serve nutritious diet.
- Aided client with walking and limb exercise to improve strength and balance.
- Supported needs of over 10 clients during admission.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT CLINICAL
NSAWAM GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Ensured any changes in need are reported and documented within the client care plan.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure disease ,diabetes ,Parkinson's disease, dementia and muscular dystrophy.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for over 10 client per shift.
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT CLINICAL
KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted client with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing ,feeding, grooming and toileting.
- Performed routine wound care and change sterile and non-sterile dressings on schedules.
- Monitored and recorded over 10 clients vital signs during admission.
TEACHING ASSISTANT
NAVA PRIMARY AND JHS SCHOOL
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Instructed children in personal hygiene and social development.
- Supervised and cared for children over 15 students whiles helping them with classwork.
- Observed behavioural change.
TEACHING ASSISTANT
TENDER CARE SCHOOL
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Disciplined children according to the methods of the school and attended to their emotional well-being.
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment in the school and also organized activities such as games to enhance their well-being.
- Managed over 15 students in a class.
Education
Diploma in Nursing
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KUMASI11.2022
Registered General Nursing
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING SCHOOL
KORLE BU09.2022
High School Diploma -
ASAMANKESE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ASAMANKESE06.2014
Skills
- Good hygiene practice
- Geriatric care
- Client focus
- Pediatric care
- Taking observation
- Organized
- Team player
- Patience
- Safeguarding
- Punctuality
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Receiving positive feedback from clients and their families for caring attitude.
- Maintained a perfect attendance record with no absences in one year.
- Achieving high standards of hygiene ,health and safety with zero incidents.
Timeline
VOLUNTARY NURSE
NSUMIA COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANING SERVICES
07.2024 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
NSAWAM GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
06.2023 - 06.2024
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT CLINICAL
KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL
03.2022 - 06.2022
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT CLINICAL
NSAWAM GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
10.2021 - 12.2021
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT CLINICAL
KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL
12.2019 - 02.2020
TEACHING ASSISTANT
NAVA PRIMARY AND JHS SCHOOL
01.2016 - 11.2018
TEACHING ASSISTANT
TENDER CARE SCHOOL
08.2014 - 12.2015
Diploma in Nursing
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Registered General Nursing
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
ASAMANKESE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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