MAVIS AKOSUA AFARI
CAVERSHAM READING
Summary
Patient-oriented State Registered Nurse with background in home health and long-term care seeking to leverage expertise to take next career step with a respected organization. Highly skilled in delivering direct patient care, realising individualised treatment plans, and helping patients meet recovery goals. Demonstrated success in improving patient satisfaction and administrative workflows.
To deliver first class health care, support and assistance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Carer
Sparkle Allied Medical Service Ltd
- Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
- Assisted with daily meal prep, promoting nutritious options for optimal health and wellbeing.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Managed and updated client records, ensuring accuracy for dependable health and wellbeing monitoring.
- Established and maintained positive exercise and social routines based on service user needs.
- Collaborated with external support providers, aiding continuity between caregivers.
Obuasi Health Care Assistant/Support Worker
St Thomas General and Maternity Clinic
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Monitor and help clients, Personal Care.
- General housekeeping. Encourage independency. Work according to care plan.
- I have also been working voluntary to help those who cannot afford to pay for support for both young, And the old with learning disability, vulnerable children with challenging behaviours.
Student Nurse Assistant
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs, and bandages.
- Proactively applied safeguarding principles to maximise patient safety.
- Bathed, changed, and fed patients with ailments and disabilities.
- Cleaned and treated patient wounds with guidance from head nurse.
- Completed shifts alongside university-based learning.
Quality Support Worker and Health Care Assistant
Private Client, Home Care, St Joseph Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Collaborated closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs Administered medication with meticulous mindfulness.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimise discomfort Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule.
- Personal care and hygiene, Promoting independency, Maintaining household duties and checking blood sugar, cooking, budgeting and trips out.
Health Care Assistant
Obuasi Government Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients. Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents. Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
Education
Basic Education Certificate Examination - English, Maths, Science, Social Studies
Kings International School
01.2004
Nursing and midwifery training - undefined
Pantang Nursing and midwifery training college
04.2015
Secondary School Certificate Examination - English, Maths, Science, Literature, Economies
Tweneoboa Kodua Secondary School
12.2008
Skills
- Quality patient care
- Clinical Observations
- Computer literate
- Secure manual handling
- Personal care
- Emotional patient support
- Practical patient Support
- Healthcare support
- Cannulation
- Basic life support
References
Available on request
Training
- Abuse awareness
- First aid
- Health and safety at work
- Safeguarding
- Moving and Handling
Timeline
Obuasi Health Care Assistant/Support Worker
St Thomas General and Maternity Clinic
01.2017 - 01.2018
Student Nurse Assistant
Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Quality Support Worker and Health Care Assistant
Private Client, Home Care, St Joseph Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2015
Health Care Assistant
Obuasi Government Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2011
Carer
Sparkle Allied Medical Service Ltd
Nursing and midwifery training - undefined
Pantang Nursing and midwifery training college
Secondary School Certificate Examination - English, Maths, Science, Literature, Economies
Tweneoboa Kodua Secondary School
Basic Education Certificate Examination - English, Maths, Science, Social Studies
Kings International School
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