BLESSED OKYERE AGYEKUM
Grimsby,United Kingdom
Summary
NMC-registered Adult Nurse with over six years of clinical experience across acute medical, surgical, emergency, orthopaedic, community, mental health, and residential care settings. Demonstrates strong competence in rapid patient assessment, clinical decision-making, escalation of deterioration, medication administration, wound management, and delivery of safe, evidence-based nursing care. Currently working within NHS inpatient mental health services as a Healthcare Support Worker with Navigo, providing direct patient care, undertaking observations, supporting risk management, and using SystmOne electronic records. Confident in MDT working, safeguarding, and maintaining high standards of documentation in line with the NMC Code. Seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse position within acute NHS services (A&E; / Medical / Surgical).
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Healthcare Support Worker
Navigo NHS Services
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
2025.12 - 2026.06
- Provide direct patient care within inpatient mental health services, ensuring dignity, safety and person-centred support.
- Undertake physical observations (NEWS2), recognising and escalating deterioration promptly.
- Support Registered Nurses with clinical procedures, admissions, discharges and care delivery.
- Implement risk management plans including enhanced observations and patient safety monitoring.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and recovery-focused care.
- Maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne.
- Develop therapeutic relationships using effective communication and de-escalation skills.
Registered Nurse
St. Martins de Porres Hospital
Agormanya, Odumase, Ghana
2020.09 - 2023.07
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, pain scoring and risk evaluation.
- Administered medications safely in accordance with treatment plans.
- Delivered wound care, infection prevention and pressure area management.
- Recognised and escalated deteriorating patients.
- Maintained accurate nursing documentation.
- Educated patients and families on treatment and discharge care.
- Collaborated with MDTs to ensure coordinated outcomes.
Lead Registered Nurse
Newlands Medical Centre
Koforidua, Eastern Region, Ghana
2019.04 - 2020.08
- Led and coordinated nursing team activities to ensure safe, effective, and efficient patient care delivery
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualised patient care plans based on clinical needs
- Managed patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory diseases
- Administered medications, immunisations, and treatments in accordance with clinical guidelines and protocols
- Supervised and supported junior nursing staff, ensuring adherence to professional standards and best practice
- Maintained high levels of clinical governance and ensured compliance with infection prevention and safety policies
Rotational Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Koforidua, Eastern Region, Ghana
2018.04 - 2019.04
- Rotated across multiple departments, including Accident & Emergency, medical, surgical, outpatient, and obstetrics and gynaecology units
- Delivered direct nursing care to patients presenting with acute illnesses, trauma, and surgical conditions
- Performed rapid clinical assessments and responded effectively to medical emergencies
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care, including pain management, wound care, and patient monitoring
- Supported safe patient admissions, transfers, and discharge planning processes
- Escalated clinical concerns appropriately and worked closely with senior clinicians to ensure patient safety
Senior Care Assistant
HICA Group
2024.12 - 2025.11
- Delivered high-quality personal care in line with care plans.
- Monitored health status and escalated concerns.
- Administered medication following policy.
- Maintained accurate documentation.
- Supported MDT communication.
Healthcare Assistant
The Wolds Care Home
2024.01 - 2026.06
- Provided personal care, mobility support, nutrition and hydration.
- Observed and reported changes in condition.
- Supported safe medication administration.
- Assisted in care planning and documentation.
- Maintained dignity and person-centred care.
Support Worker
Nurtio
2023.11 - 2025.06
- Supported clients with daily living and emotional wellbeing.
- Promoted independence and recovery-focused care.
- Built therapeutic relationships.
- Reported concerns to senior staff.
Education
BSc Nursing - Nursing
Narh-Bita College
Ghana 2017.10 - 2019.06
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Narh-Bita College
Ghana 2014.09 - 2017.08
Skills
- Rapid patient assessment and clinical prioritisation
- Recognition and escalation of deteriorating patients (ABCDE approach)
- NEWS2 monitoring and escalation using SBAR communication
- Medication administration and medicines management
- Acute and emergency nursing care
- Wound care, dressings, pressure area care, infection prevention
- Care planning, implementation and evaluation
- Safeguarding adults and children
- Intravenous therapy support and clinical monitoring
- Accurate clinical documentation (SystmOne)
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient education and discharge planning
- Risk assessment and patient safety management
- SystmOne Electronic Patient Record System, NEWS2 tools, clinical documentation systems
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Adult) – Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- PIN: Available upon request
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Manual Handling
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Safeguarding Adults & Children
- Information Governance (GDPR)
- Fire Safety Awareness
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Health & Safety Awareness
- Conflict Resolution
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
DRIVING LICENCE
Full UK Category B (Automatic)
Affiliations
- Continuous professional development in acute and emergency nursing practice , Evidence-based clinical learning and improvement , Community health promotion and wellbeing initiatives , Physical fitness and mental health awareness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Healthcare Support Worker
Navigo NHS Services
2025.12 - 2026.06
Senior Care Assistant
HICA Group
2024.12 - 2025.11
Healthcare Assistant
The Wolds Care Home
2024.01 - 2026.06
Support Worker
Nurtio
2023.11 - 2025.06
Registered Nurse
St. Martins de Porres Hospital
2020.09 - 2023.07
Lead Registered Nurse
Newlands Medical Centre
2019.04 - 2020.08
Rotational Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Hospital
2018.04 - 2019.04
BSc Nursing - Nursing
Narh-Bita College
2017.10 - 2019.06
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Narh-Bita College
2014.09 - 2017.08