Alieu Dampha
Staff Nurse
MUSSELBURGH
Summary
A dedicated and highly skilled nursing professional with close to two decades of experience in health and social care. Developed key transferable skills and competencies that are very relevant to modern day health care delivery. As a compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and their families, always ready to draw on the ability to forster human centric approach to health care delivery, tailored to the needs of the patients. Strong passion to serve and a great awareness of performance and professional standards of the nursing and care fields. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
National Health Service (NHS), Lothian
09.2021 - Current
- Administered with regular success medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Phlebotomist
National Health Services (NHS), Grampian
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Clinical Support Worker
National Health Service (NHS), Various
02.2009 - 12.2015
- Assisted therapists with therapeutic interventions designed to promote functional independence among patients dealing with physical challenges or disabilities.
- Assisted clinical staff with the implementation of individualized care plans for improved patient outcomes.
- Facilitated timely communication between medical professionals, contributing to seamless coordination of care efforts.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive and effective treatment strategies for patients.
- Supported the mental health needs of clients by providing empathetic listening and nonjudgmental encouragement during difficult moments.
- Participated actively in regular team meetings, offering valuable insights based on firsthand observations and experiences with patients under care.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
- Provided vital emotional support to patients and families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
- Supported nursing staff with routine procedures including wound care, medication administration, and vital sign monitoring for consistent quality of care delivery.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Ministry of Health, The Gambia
09.2005 - 12.2008
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gambia College, School of Nursing & Midwifery
Banjul 04.2001 -
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Reading, traveling, volunteering, jogging
- Builds interest reading mainly nursing and medical publications and journals to keep at pace with innovations in health care delivery
- Loves traveling to discover new places, mainly on holidays
- Commits to providing voluntary community services and charitable works, at spare times
- Ensure regular physical exercises through morning and occasional evening jogging, to keep and maintain a healthy life style
Timeline
Staff Nurse
National Health Service (NHS), Lothian
09.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
National Health Services (NHS), Grampian
01.2016 - 08.2021
Clinical Support Worker
National Health Service (NHS), Various
02.2009 - 12.2015
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Ministry of Health, The Gambia
09.2005 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edinburgh Napier University
04.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gambia College, School of Nursing & Midwifery
04.2001 -
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