BRIDGET ADU-KONADU
Warrington,UNITED KINGDOM
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in patient care and geriatric care, specialising in vital signs monitoring, clinical documentation, and HIPAA compliance. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and proficiency in patient assessments, medication dispensing, and immunisation administration. Skilled in catheter care and palliative care, with a focus on home health care and EMR/EHR systems. Committed to maintaining documentation accuracy and delivering high-quality patient evaluations. Aspires to advance within the healthcare sector by leveraging comprehensive skills to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shastacare
Edmonton, Alberta
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Health Care Aide
Shasta Care Community
Edmonton
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
Senior Caregiver
Qualicare Home Health
Edmonton
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities for regulatory compliance purposes.
Health Care Aide
Wild Rose Caregivers
Edmonton
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided total hygiene care to 36 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Nurse
Breman Sda Hospital,ghana
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Nurse
SDA Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
GARDEN CITY UNIVERSITY
GHANAAssociate of Science - Nursing Midwifery
SDA NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COLLEGE
GHANA KUMASIHigh School Diploma -
ASANTEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GHANA, KUMASISkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Catheter care
- EMR / EHR
- Patient evaluations
- Palliative care
- Home health care
Languages
English
Affiliations
- CLPNA
Languages
3
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) .
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ALBERTA Board of Nursing.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- CERTIFIED HEALTH CARE AIDE(ALBERTA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- First Aid Certification
- MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
- HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shastacare
02.2025 - 10.2025
Health Care Aide
Shasta Care Community
02.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Caregiver
Qualicare Home Health
02.2024 - 05.2025
Health Care Aide
Wild Rose Caregivers
01.2024 - 12.2024
Nurse
Breman Sda Hospital,ghana
02.2021 - 11.2023
Nurse
SDA Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Midwifery
SDA NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
ASANTEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
GARDEN CITY UNIVERSITY