Patience Oko-Odoi
Feltham
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
UK STAR CARE LTD
02.2023
- Lifting of patients using appropriate techniques
- Serving of medication
- Removing and fixing of stomach bag
- Catheter care
- Responding to emergency situations
- Personal care and dignity
- Feeding of the client
- Domestic call.
Bastona Medical Center
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Lifting of patients using appropriate techniques
- Passing of intravenous line using cannula
- Wound dressing using aseptic technique
- Checking of vital signs
- Suturing of wounds.
Yeboah Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Lifting of patients using appropriate techniques
- Passing of intravenous line using cannula
- Wound dressing using aseptic technique
- Checking of vital signs
- Suturing of wounds
- General nursing care.
Danpong Medical Centre
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Vaccinate patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Strictly protects confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities
- Coordinates nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff
- Educates patients and answers questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Coordinates nursing care for patients and participates in patient and family education
- Remains calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustains focus and problem-solving in real-time
- Administers different therapies and medications in line with physician's orders and treatment plan
- Demonstrates ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Sharon community Clinic (Ghana)
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Serving of intravenous medications
- Lifting of patients using appropriate techniques
- Passing of intravenous line using cannula
- Wound dressing using aseptic technique
- Checking of vital signs
- Suturing of wounds
- Giving of intra muscular, intradermal and subcutaneous injections
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Christian Medical Centre (Ghana)
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Suturing using aseptic technique
- Ear washing using aseptic techniques
- Checking of vital signs
- Passing of intravenous line using cannula
- Wound dressing using aseptic technique
- Administration of medications
- Patient education.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Pentecost University, Accra Ghana
Skills
- Care plan management
- Mobility assistance
- Continuous education
- Personal care
- Patient Assessment
- First Aid and safety
- Vital signs
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Physician collaboration
- Fair knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel SPSS and PowerPoint
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
Introduction
An experienced trained nurse with skills in nursing, delivering therapeutic patient care, team work, classroom teaching and health education and physical abilities to manage any nursing task. Passionate about delivering caring and skilled support to every patient. I have the skills in delivering care to children and adult together with the MDT.
Occupation
Registered General Nurse
Placements
- Ridge Hospital, 2016, Assisting patients with their personal and health needs whilst on admission, Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures, Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update to Charge nurse, Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals, Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems, Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures
- Lighthouse Mission Hospital, 2017, Assisting patients with their personal and health needs whilst on admission, Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures, Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update in-charge nurse, Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals, Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems, Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures
- Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital, Cape Coast, Central Region, 2018, Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga, Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions, Management of violence and aggression to ensure safety of patients and staff, Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses, Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed
- Korle-bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Greater Accra, 2018, Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application, Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs, Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care, Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance, Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures, Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures, Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems, Helped physician's complete procedures such as lumbar punctures by supporting patients and organizing necessary supplies, Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions, Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/18/84
References
- Deborah Arkaifie Registered .Nurse UK Star care arkaifiem@gmail.com
- Dr. Theophilus Tetteh, General Physician Residence, Christian Medical Centre, +23324490552
- Midwife Bernice, Senior Midwife & Head of Maternity, Lekma Hospital, +233244252143
Timeline
UK STAR CARE LTD
02.2023
Bastona Medical Center
01.2021 - 02.2023
Yeboah Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2015
Danpong Medical Centre
01.2013 - 01.2015
Sharon community Clinic (Ghana)
01.2010 - 01.2013
Christian Medical Centre (Ghana)
01.2003 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Pentecost University, Accra Ghana