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Edith Sally  Koomsoon

Edith Sally Koomsoon

Southampton,Hampshire

Summary

Empathetic Healthcare worker with a sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating a trusting, stimulating, and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

What I find most rewarding in my twelve (12) years career as a nurse is that I have the opportunity to help people in their most vulnerable and unexpected moments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Health Care Worker

Nezrachi Healthcare Ltd.
Southampton, SO18 2RZ, Hants
05.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated execution of comprehension care plans with nurses, doctors and occupational therapists.
  • Wrote clear and accurate clinical notes in line with departmental standards and procedures.
  • Assisted [Number] residents with personal care activities including toileting, bathing, dressing and undressing.
  • Maximised dignity and independence of service users by encouraging residents to practise skills within their capability.
  • Applied moving and handling procedures to safely assist service users with restricted mobility.
  • Routinely performed enteral feeds and administered nebulised medication.
  • Served meals and beverages to residents and assisted in feeding as appropriate.
  • Followed directions outlined by [Job title] to provide individualised care to [Number] service users with complex medical needs.
  • Performed light domestic duties to support residents in supported living maintain clean and orderly living space.
  • Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
  • Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
  • Employed active listening and interpersonal skills to provide reliable emotional support to [Number] [Type] residents.
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
  • Accompanied client to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.

Principal Enrolled Nurse

Ghana Health Service - Kwesimintsim Hospital
Takoradi, Western Region
10.2019 - 04.2023
  • Evaluated quality of care, performing [Frequency] audits to identify service opportunities and weaknesses.
  • Guaranteed patient safety, handling instruments and equipment in accordance with infection-control protocols.
  • Enabled continuity of nursing care by providing clear, comprehensive handover during the transition to the next shift.
  • Promoted patient-centered care when dealing with medical needs, receiving [Number]% patient satisfaction score.
  • Coordinated care for patients, collaborating with other departments and health care providers to achieve the best outcome.
  • Improved treatment outcomes by educating patients and families about disease-specific information and follow-up care.
  • Oversaw medicine management, ensuring medicines were correctly received, stored, and administered for effective use.
  • Facilitated smooth nursing operations by monitoring stock levels and placing orders in line with anticipated needs.
  • Completed shifts alongside university-based learning.
  • Monitored patient conditions, continuously assessing vitals to ensure ongoing quality care.
  • Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care, increasing patient satisfaction.
  • Built clinical knowledge and leadership skills to effectively diagnose patients.
  • Supervise new Enrolled Nurses, support care staff, and student nurse trainees in nursing care activities.
  • Educate patients and relatives where appropriate.
  • Participate in developing training plans for support care staff and Enrolled Nurses.
  • Participate in developing training plans for support care staff and Enrolled Nurses.
  • Maintain effective communication with colleagues, patients/

clients and visitors as applicable and encourage them to ask questions.

Administer non-parenteral and parenteral medication.

Attend meetings as required in connection with nursing care.

  • Used stethoscope to examine heart and lungs and determine abnormalities.
  • Performed physical assessment by measuring blood pressure, pulse rate, and oxygen level.
  • Performed physical assessment by measuring blood pressure, pulse rate, and oxygen level.
  • Bathed, changed, and fed patients with ailments and disabilities.
  • Cleaned and treated patient wounds.

Senior Enrolled Nurse

Ghana Health Service - Kwesimintsim Hospital
Takoradi, Western Region
02.2015 - 10.2019
  • Provided direct and preventative nursing care to manage acute and chronic conditions of up to [Number] patients per [Timeframe].
  • Oversaw medicine management, ensuring medicines were correctly received, stored and administered for effective use.
  • Optimised patient outcomes by implementing and evaluating nursing care according to patient condition.
  • Promoted patient-centred care when dealing with medical needs, receiving [Number]% patient satisfaction score.
  • Improved treatment outcomes by educating patient and family about disease-specific information and follow-up care.
  • Facilitated smooth nursing operations by monitoring stock levels and placing orders in line with anticipated needs.
  • Guaranteed patient safety, handling instruments and equipment in accordance with infection-control protocols.
  • Maintained clinical compliance, producing accurate and complete patient records in [Software].
  • Coordinated care for patients, collaborating with other departments and health care providers to achieve best outcome.
  • Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care, increasing patient satisfaction.
  • Cleaned and treated patient wounds.
  • Drug Administration and Assisting Patient in Feeding.
  • Clipping of newborn baby chords.
  • Reported accidents, risks, and incidents in line with set procedures.
  • Bathed, changed, and fed patients with ailments and disabilities.
  • Responded to audible and visual cardiac alarms and managed the needs of patients.
  • Performed physical assessment by measuring blood pressure, pulse rate, and oxygen level.
  • Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs, and bandages.
  • Monitored patient conditions, continuously assessing vitals to ensure ongoing quality care.

Enrolled Nurse

Ghana Health Service - Axim Government Hospital
Axim, Ahanta Western Region
05.2010 - 02.2015
  • Implemented parental support program, increasing childhood immunization uptake by [Number]%.
  • Provided direct and preventative nursing care to manage acute and chronic conditions of up to [Number] patients per [Timeframe].
  • Promoted patient-centered care when dealing with medical needs, receiving [Number]% patient satisfaction score.
  • Facilitated smooth nursing operations by monitoring stock levels and placing orders in line with anticipated needs.
  • Assisted in procedures and treatments.
  • Checked vital signs and recorded daily information in the patient’s chart.
  • Assisted in supporting the delivery of health promotion activities in the community.
  • Monitored patients for early signs and or deterioration of patients' condition using appropriate physiological assessments and observations.
  • Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs, and bandages.
  • Enabled continuity of nursing care by providing clear, comprehensive handover during the transition to the next shift.
  • Improved treatment outcomes by educating patients and families about disease-specific information and follow-up care.
  • Oversaw medicine management, ensuring medicines were correctly received, stored, and administered for effective use.
  • Guaranteed patient safety, handling instruments and equipment in accordance with infection-control protocols.
  • Built positive rapport with patients from various backgrounds.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ho / Ghana
03.2018 - 04.2021

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Nurses and Midwifery Council
Accra / Ghana
05.2021 - 05.2021

Certificate in Nursing - Nursing

Western Hills School of Nursing
Accra/Ghana
03.2019 - 09.2021

Skills

  • Care management
  • Nursing care
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication administration
  • Activity planning
  • Clinical record taking
  • Elderly care
  • Personal care
  • Rapport building
  • Care plan management
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Emotional resilience
  • Cannulation
  • Good communication skills
  • Information governance
  • Enteral feeds
  • Vulnerable adult safeguarding
  • Seizure management
  • Moving and handling
  • Social care
  • Meal preparation

Languages

English
Advanced

Timeline

Health Care Worker

Nezrachi Healthcare Ltd.
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Nurses and Midwifery Council
05.2021 - 05.2021

Principal Enrolled Nurse

Ghana Health Service - Kwesimintsim Hospital
10.2019 - 04.2023

Certificate in Nursing - Nursing

Western Hills School of Nursing
03.2019 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
03.2018 - 04.2021

Senior Enrolled Nurse

Ghana Health Service - Kwesimintsim Hospital
02.2015 - 10.2019

Enrolled Nurse

Ghana Health Service - Axim Government Hospital
05.2010 - 02.2015
Edith Sally Koomsoon