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Diana Koempai

Kingston upon Hull,East Riding of Yorkshire

Summary

I am currenly in UK. I am a Surinamese nurse. My CV is based on my performance in Suriname. I am only allowed to work as a care assistant in the UK for now since I first have to equate my diplomas to UK standards. I have 23 years experience in healthcare.


Healthcare is my passion.

I worked as a nurse in Suriname at the Academic Hospital of Paramaribo.

I have provided my services in internal medicine for 15 years and have been working at the National Kidney Dialysis of the Academic Hospital of Paramaribo since 2018.


In August 2023 I moved to the UK

Overview

23
years of professional experience
24
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Destiney Social Care Provider
Sheffield

Care assistant
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.

Academic Hospital Suriname
Paramaribo, Suriname

Dialysis nurse
07.2017 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Monitored patient status and adjusted equipment to support comfort.
  • Oversaw dialysis treatment from start to finish.
  • Trained junior nurses on industry best practices and patient care regulations.
  • Sanitised dialysis equipment between appointments to reduce risks.
  • Recorded patient medical history and vital signs in electronic charts.
  • Delivered care in line with clinical guidelines for continued practice compliance.
  • Primed dialyser and bloodlines in preparation for patient appointments.
  • Collated and stored data for patient records with strict confidentiality and sensitivity.
  • Cleaned and dressed permanent and temporary catheters.
  • Monitored and reported replenishment needs for dialysis supplies.
  • Explained post-treatment home care needs and medication self-administration.
  • Assessed access points to provide safe and efficient cannulation.
  • Provided pre- and post-procedure care to hemodialysis patients.
  • Identified irregular dialysis reactions and notified medical team members.
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
  • Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
  • Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
  • Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
  • Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
  • Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.

Academic Hospital Suriname
Paramaribo, Suriname

Nurse
09.2000 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
  • Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
  • Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
  • Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
  • Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Education

Destiney Social Care Provider
Sheffield

GCSEs from Healthcare
09.2023

University overview

  • I did in September 2023 the FLEXEBEE courses ( Care Certificate courses)
  • Palliative and End of Life course
  • Emergency First Aid Awareness course
  • Managing Challenging Behaviour course
  • Mental Health Awareness course
  • Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Awareness course
  • Diet and Nutrition course
  • GDPR Awareness course
  • Moving and Handling People Awareness course

In Service Academic Hospital Suriname
Suriname

SVQ Level 3 from Healthcare
09.2004 - 08.2023

University overview

  • In 2004 I graduated to become a Registered Surinamese Nurse

Elsje Finck Sanichar College (COVAB)
Suriname

Higher National Diploma from Healthcare
07.2018 - 07.2023

University overview

  • In Februari 2023 I graduated and become a Dialyse Nurse

Skills

  • I am able to establish a nursing diagnosis and provide adequate quality care to the care recipient
  • Work on shift/ in a team
  • Always willing to learn
  • I can deal with stress
  • Take initiatives and know my responsibilities
  • More than 20 years of experience in internal medicine
  • Documentation development
  • Elderly care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal care
  • Disability care
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Social care
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Medication administration


Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Destiney Social Care Provider
GCSEs from Healthcare
09.2023
Care assistant
Destiney Social Care Provider
08.2023 - Current
Elsje Finck Sanichar College (COVAB)
Higher National Diploma from Healthcare
07.2018 - 07.2023
Dialysis nurse
Academic Hospital Suriname
07.2017 - 07.2023
In Service Academic Hospital Suriname
SVQ Level 3 from Healthcare
09.2004 - 08.2023
Nurse
Academic Hospital Suriname
09.2000 - 07.2023

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