Amponsah Dankwah
Bristol
Summary
Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
St. Monica Trust
United Kingdom, Bristol, Keynsham
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organised living spaces for residents , ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Enhanced resident recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted residence with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Improved resident comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Facilitated communication between resident families, and healthcare teams to maintain an open dialogue about ongoing care needs.
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families throughout the caregiving process, building trust and rapport.
- Developed strong relationships with residents families, providing guidance on how they could best assist their loved ones throughout the caregiving journey.
- Implemented care plans designed by healthcare professionals to ensure consistency in treatment and support for each client.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
Ghana, Nyinahin Government Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
Ghana, Bibiani Government Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene techniques and equipment sterilization procedures.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Promoted a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and participating in regular staff meetings.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Improved patient outcomes by continuously assessing conditions and adjusting care as necessary.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult times.
Education
Nursing
UK NMC Registration Applied
United Kingdom Care Certificate - Care
Train Healthcare Group
United Kingdom 2024
Diploma - Public Health Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana 2022
Diploma - Nursing
College of Health Sciences
Ghana2021
Certificate - General Arts, Science
Senior High School
Ghana2017
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Client Confidentiality
- Dementia Care
- End of life care
- Respectful and Compassionate
- First aid and safety
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Disability Support
Timeline
Care Assistant
St. Monica Trust
01.2024 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
01.2023 - 11.2023
Staff Nurse
Ghana Health Service
01.2022 - 12.2023
Nursing
UK NMC Registration Applied
Care Certificate - Care
Train Healthcare Group
Diploma - Public Health Nursing
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Diploma - Nursing
College of Health Sciences
Certificate - General Arts, Science
Senior High School