Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Objective
Qualifications
POSITIVE SKILLS ASSESSMENT
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST
VOLUNTARY SERVICES
References
Timeline
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VICTORIA OPOKU

Berekum

Summary

I'm a Compassionate nurse with Eight( 8 ) years of working experience in providing safe and individualised care to patients with different needs and cultural backgrounds.I'm dedicated in providing assistance to the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility as I believe in supporting my clients to live their best lives by rendering self entered care. I am exceptionally organised and have excellent time management skills meaning that I work well under pressure and can manage the needs of individual patients effectively.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Officer

Holy Family Hospital
06.2024 - Current
  • Conducted screening, assessment,care planning, patient education, diagnosing and starting treatment protocols in collaboration with other staffs and physicians.
  • Provided high-quality patient education on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering patients in their own healthcare decisions.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members through orientation and training programs, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to establish appropriate discharge planning for patients transitioning from hospital to home care settings.
  • Facilitated physical therapy exercises contributing to 30% improvement in the mobility of clients.
  • Instilled a culture of open communication with the most vulnerable patient population to dispel fear and anxiety.
  • Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.

Senior Staff Nurse

Holy Family Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2024
  • Maintained a safe environment when caring for patients to reduce risk and enhance recovery
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
  • Provided support and assistance to patients relatives during visiting hours
  • Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support including dressing, showering and toileting
  • Managed patients nutrition and hydration, by preparing and serving nutritious meals resulting in 90% satisfaction rate among patients and families
  • Administered client medication with precision to promote health
  • Used outstanding planning and prioritization skills to safely care for 10 patients at a time
  • Providing basic bedside care such as helping patients bathe, use the bathroom and perform other hygiene related activities.

STAFF NURSE

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Delivered a high-quality care to clients with disabilities, while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief
  • Prepared patients for clinical procedures providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns
  • Collaborated with a team of doctors and nurses to develop and implement personal care for each patient
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments
  • Managed medication administration for patients resulting in zero medication errors for a year
  • Assisted patients with performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises providing support when getting in and out of bed.

Education

West African Examination Council -

Serwaa Nyarko Senior High
Kumasi
05.2009

DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING -

Nurse and Midwifery Training College
Sunyani, Ghana
01.2014

Skills

  • Clinical Documentation
  • Wound dressing and removal of wound closures
  • Stoma and Nasogastric tube care and management
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Continence Care
  • Computer literacy skills
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability
  • Empathy
  • English Fluency Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Cleaning and Sanity
  • Compassion

Objective

I'm looking for a Full - time work in the role of a Personal Care Assistant in the Health or Community Industry.

Qualifications

  • DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING

POSITIVE SKILLS ASSESSMENT

Australian Nurses and Midwifery Accreditation Council (2023-2025).

  • My skills has been assessed as SUITABLE FOR MIGRATION for the nominated occupation of 423313( Personal Care Assistant)

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST

OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST (OET)

  • B in all modules( speaking, Listening, reading) and C in Writing.

VOLUNTARY SERVICES

  • Undertaking education and screening programmes for schools,churches and communities
  • Provided education on lifestyle modification to people within communities
  • Played a significant role in educating and administering COVID 19 vaccines within communities.

References

Emmanuel Baffoe

Senior Nursing Officer

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital

nanakowsow@gmail.com


Dorothy Boakye

Principal Nursing Officer

Holy Family Hospital

doro674@gmail.com

Timeline

Nursing Officer

Holy Family Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Senior Staff Nurse

Holy Family Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2024

STAFF NURSE

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2019

West African Examination Council -

Serwaa Nyarko Senior High

DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING -

Nurse and Midwifery Training College

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