PAULINA BADU
Accra,
Summary
Compassionate nursing assistant with extensive experience providing comprehensive care to patients, including bathing, feeding, and wound treatment. Highly attentive and resourceful in monitoring patient health, ensuring well-being at all times. A reliable team member and effective communicator, consistently demonstrating initiative and self-motivation. Experienced nursing professional delivering quality care in various medical settings. Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritize tasks enable effective coordination of patient care. Known for organizational skills and ability to stay focused in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Family Caregiver
03.2023 - Current
- Provided daily care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions
- Assisted with mobility and physical therapy exercises
- Coordinated medical appointments and transportation
- Managed dietary needs and meal preparation
- Offered companionship and emotional support
- Maintained detailed health records and communicated with healthcare professionals
Research Assistant
Spot study
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Followed up with research study participants to acquire additional data or resolve data inaccuracies
- Collection of fetal samples
- Maintained accurate records of interviews, ethically maintaining confidentiality of subjects
- Collection of patients data
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
Registered Nurse Assistant
Strong Tower Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs
- Assisted with medicine and stock counting, ordering and replenishing
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care
- Enhanced patient care by adhering to privacy regulations.
- Reduced risk of infections through diligent monitoring of vital signs and strict adherence to infection control protocols.
Nurse Assistant
Mampong Municipal Hospital
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
Nurse Assistant
Lapaz Community Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
Certificate Of Higher Education - Nurse Assistant Clinical
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Mampong-Ashanti 11.2021
WASSCE - General Arts
Aggrey Memorial Senior High School
Cape Coast04.2016
Skills
- Collaborative Team Member
- Patient care and support
- Medication management and assistance
- Basic nursing skills
- Health monitoring
- Time management
- Effective communication with healthcare professionals
- Emotional support and counseling
- Hygiene control
- Special needs assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Administering medications
- Blood pressure measurement
Certification
Registered Nurse Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/01/98
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Family Caregiver
03.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Spot study
04.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse Assistant
Strong Tower Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2022
Nurse Assistant
Mampong Municipal Hospital
12.2019 - 02.2020
Nurse Assistant
Lapaz Community Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2019
Certificate Of Higher Education - Nurse Assistant Clinical
Nursing and Midwifery Training College
WASSCE - General Arts
Aggrey Memorial Senior High School
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