BERNARD DUAH KWAKU
Summary
Compassionate professional with solid foundation in healthcare and nursing principles, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Skilled in patient care and medical documentation, ensuring high standards and compliance with healthcare regulations. Committed to improving patient outcomes and creating positive healthcare environment.
Motivated and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with a strong academic foundation and clinical training. Passionate about providing patient-centered care and supporting positive health outcomes. Eager to apply clinical skills, critical thinking, and empathy in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Patient-oriented State Registered Nurse with background in home health and long-term care seeking to leverage expertise to take next career step with respected organisation. Highly skilled in delivering direct patient care, actualising individualised treatment plans and helping patients meet recovery goals. Demonstrated success in improving patient satisfaction and administrative workflows.
Accomplished Registered Nurse with about 7years of experience. Handles high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Able to operate in high-pressure environments to best meet patient needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Rdgistered Nurse
First Care Services (Orchard House Nursing Home)
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
2025.08 - Current
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Administer medications and treatments safely.
- Monitor patient progress and vital signs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Educate patients and families on health management.
- Ensure infection control and patient safety standards.
- Respond to emergencies and provide critical care when needed.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Health care assistant
First Care Services (Orchard House Nursing Home)
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
2024.01 - 2025.07
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within care home setting to foster sense of community spirit among them .
- Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Provided basic health education to patients for proper self-care post discharge.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by NHS.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
Carer worker
Ruby 24 hour Care
Luton, Luton
2023.06 - 2023.12
- Administered medication accurately to patients following doctor's instructions.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients by engaging them in conversation and recreational activities.
- Participated actively in team meetings to discuss care plans and progress reports for each client.
- Actively promoted dignity and respect amongst all service users, upholding their rights at all times.
- Liaised effectively with family members, providing updates on their loved one's health status.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Demonstrated flexibility whilst covering shifts at short notice due to staff shortages or emergencies.
- Prepared nutritious meals for clients, promoting healthier eating habits.
- Attended regular training sessions, continually updating knowledge on health conditions common amongst elderly population.
- Enhanced patient comfort by performing personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times with empathy and understanding.
Registered staff nurse
Ghana Health Service ( Asonomaso Government Hospital)
Asonomaso, Ashanti Region
2021.04 - 2023.06
- Administered prescribed medications, alleviating symptoms.
- Achieved successful treatment outcomes by meticulously following doctor's instructions.
- Provided emotional support to patients' families during tough times.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring data integrity.
- Educated patients about their conditions to promote self-care post-discharge.
- Complied strictly with infection control protocols, preventing cross-contamination in ward.
- Upheld highest standards of professional ethics whilst dealing with sensitive information.
- Devised personalised nursing care plans for each assigned patient.
- Delivered high-quality nursing services to enhance patient satisfaction.
- Conducted regular ward rounds, promoting health and wellbeing of patients.
- Conducted health education sessions for family members of chronic disease patients.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills whilst handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously in fast-paced environment.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, maintaining calm under pressure.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication with patients to understand their needs better.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
Registered nurse
KNUST HOSPITAL
OFORIKROM, KUMASI
2019.02 - 2021.03
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
- Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
- Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families.
- Educated and counselled patients on diagnoses, chronic disease management and treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PENTECOST UNIVERSITY
ACCRA 06.2018
Skills
- Care planning
- ICU experience
- Palliative Care Knowledge
- Intravenous therapy expertise
- Dementia care
- Medication Administration
- Catheterisation
Affiliations
- Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
Timeline
Rdgistered Nurse
First Care Services (Orchard House Nursing Home)
2025.08 - Current
Health care assistant
First Care Services (Orchard House Nursing Home)
2024.01 - 2025.07
Carer worker
Ruby 24 hour Care
2023.06 - 2023.12
Registered staff nurse
Ghana Health Service ( Asonomaso Government Hospital)
2021.04 - 2023.06
Registered nurse
KNUST HOSPITAL
2019.02 - 2021.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PENTECOST UNIVERSITY