Dorcas Dela Abena Ametwee
Stoke-on-Trent,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong focus on patient-centred care and a caring bedside manner. Skilled in relationship-building, ensuring effective communication and trust with patients. Committed to maintaining high standards of health and sanitation to promote overall well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health Care Assistant
Safer Hands Care
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
01.2025 - Current
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment in patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
Nurse
Ngleshie Amafrom Polyclinic Health Service Ghana
Accra
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Recorded the medical history and symptoms of patient
- Checked and monitored the vitals of patients
- Administer medication to patients and dress woynds
- Provide pre operative and post operative care to patient
Registered General Nurse
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Ridge Accra
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Recorded the medical history and symptoms of patients
- Checked and monitored the vitals of patients
- Educate women on the essence of antenatal and postnatal clinic
- Administer medications to patients and dress wounds
- Assist in delivery of babies and placenta
- Screened and monitored the health of new mothers and babies.
- Participated in pain management for children
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care to patients
- Monitor fluid intake and output of patients
- Check and monitor vitals of patients
- Evaluated the mental health needs of patients.
General Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Ridge, Accra
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Assessed and noted down patients’ conditions before surgery
- Prepared patients for surgery
- Ensured that the operating room was always sterilized
- Monitored patients’ progress post-surgery
- Changed dressings, insert catheters, and starts IVs
- Administered medications as guided by the Surgeon
Public Health Nursing
Ghana Police Hospital
Cantonments, Accra
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Provided nursing services and healthcare education at homes and community clinics
- Provided maternity and children guidance as well as facilitating interventions when needed
- Conducted immunization programs as well as promoted disease prevention and control measures
Basic Nursing
University of Ghana Hospital
Legon, Accra
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Worked closely with senior health professionals to ensure consistent communication with patients in promoting best care practices.
Education
BSc - Nursing
Wisconsin International University College
08.2016 - 06.2020
Home Science - undefined
Pentecost Secondary School
09.2012 - 05.2014
Skills
- Attention to details, flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Prioritization and problem-solving skills
- Effective organization and planning
INTERESTS
Cooking, Reading, Traveling and Watching Movies
IT SKILLS
MS Word, and Microsoft Excel
Affiliations
- Cooking Reading Traveling Watching Movies
Certification
International English Language Testing System Certificate
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Ewe
Native
Twi
Fluent
Ga
Fluent
REFEREES
Safer Hand Care Solutions
admin@saferhandcare.co.uk
01782438115
Ngleshie Amafrom Polyclinic Health Service Ghana
NAPC5358@gmail.com
+233243545997
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Safer Hands Care
01.2025 - Current
Nurse
Ngleshie Amafrom Polyclinic Health Service Ghana
07.2021 - 05.2022
Registered General Nurse
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2021
General Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
Greater Accra Regional Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2019
Public Health Nursing
Ghana Police Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2018
Basic Nursing
University of Ghana Hospital
06.2017 - 07.2017
BSc - Nursing
Wisconsin International University College
08.2016 - 06.2020
Home Science - undefined
Pentecost Secondary School
09.2012 - 05.2014