Patricia Sackey
Highbridge And Burnhaam
Summary
Patient-focused Care Assistant and Support Worker offers strong background in psychiatric care. Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
National Autistic Society
Brent Knoll
10.2023 - Current
- Support residents with meal and snacks
- Improve residents comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences
- Assist with residents hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes
- Ran errands for residents, do shopping, and pick up other necessities
- Supervise residents on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assist patients with hygiene needs
- Lift residents using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy
- Safeguarding residents from falls and accidents by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free environment
- Providing emotional support during difficult moments in illness or recovery journey, fostering trust among residents and caregivers
Mental Health Nurse
Adoagyiri Health Center
Nsawam- Adoagyiri
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs
- Enhanced quality of care for patients through continuous assessment, monitoring, and adjustment of treatment plans
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up support for patients transitioning to community-based services
- Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations
Staff Nurse
Bosuso Health Center
Bosuso
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
National Service Personnel
Eastern Regional Hospital
Koforidua
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information
- Educated patients and families on health promotion strategies, disease prevention, and self-care management techniques
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
Education
Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
Nurses' Training College
Pantang, Greater Accra08.2017
High School Certificate -
S.D.A Senior High School
Swedru- Jukwaa, Central Region, Ghana05.2011
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Mental health awareness
- Suicide Prevention
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- ADL Assistance and Resident Support
- Care Plan Adherence
- Mobility Assistance
- First Aid and Safety
- Bed Making
- Excellent communication
- Reliable
- Dependable
- Team player
Certification
- Mental Health,,Dementia & Learning Disability Awareness delivered by Care Skills Training.24 February 2024.
- Administering Medication in Residential\
- Service (Online) March 2021, 08/01/2025
- PMVA training, 03/25/24, 03/27/24
- Mandatory and Statutory (practical) Training, 09/01/23, 09/30/23
- Online Training Course (Distance Learning), 10/01/23, 10/31/23
- The Care Certificate, 03/01/22, 03/31/22
- Certificate, Malnutrition in Demented Patients, 04/01/19, 04/30/19
- Certificate, Mental health in Men, 05/01/19, 05/31/19
- Certificate, Chest compression, 05/01/19, 05/31/19
References
Available on request
Languages
C1 Advanced
Disclaimer
I Patricia Sackey, declare that all information given about me is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Support Worker
National Autistic Society
10.2023 - Current
Mental Health Nurse
Adoagyiri Health Center
02.2022 - 08.2023
Staff Nurse
Bosuso Health Center
09.2020 - 02.2022
National Service Personnel
Eastern Regional Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
Diploma - Mental Health Nursing
Nurses' Training College
High School Certificate -
S.D.A Senior High School
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