Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
Generic

GLORIA ADWOA NKANSAH

Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in basic nursing procedures, injury dressing, and medication administration. Demonstrates strong decision-making aptitude and compassionate empathy, ensuring high-quality patient care. Proficient in crisis intervention support and safeguarding policy knowledge, with a focus on epilepsy awareness and first aid. Committed to maintaining wound care and monitoring vital signs to promote patient well-being. Aspires to further enhance skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Support care worker

Havilah Care Limited
Milton Keynes
09.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient comfort by promptly responding to requests or concerns.
  • Helped organise engaging recreational activities to enhance the social skills of patients.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients' comfort and safety.
  • Facilitated social outings, promoting community integration and mental wellbeing.
  • Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, ensuring health maintenance.
  • Promoted patient independence through encouragement and guidance in performing tasks.1
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
  • Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
  • Offered emotional support during challenging times, facilitating better coping mechanisms.
  • Assisted clients with daily activities for improved quality of life.

Health care assistant

MHA Westbury Grange
Milton Keynes
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • llCompany Overview: Nursing & Dermentia Care
  • Helping residents with washing, dressing and feeding
  • Providing company: chatting and sharing news
  • Involvement with the writing and updating of residents' care plans
  • Encouraging residents to get involved with recreational activities
  • Recording and reporting information in the residents' daily report
  • Nursing & Dermentia Care

Health care assistant

HIGHCLERE CARE HOME
Milton Keynes
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
  • Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
  • Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
  • Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.

ENROLLED NURSE

TRAUMA AND SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
WINNEBA
01.2017 - 02.2020
  • Adhered to safety protocols whilst administering care reducing risk of infection or injury.
  • Ensured privacy and dignity of patients at all times building trustful relationships with them.
  • Administered medication to patients as per doctor's instructions, ensuring correct dosage and timing.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient medical history, vital signs and treatment plans.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patient conditions, addressing any immediate needs or concerns promptly.
  • Delivered bedside nursing care for bedridden patients improving their quality of life.
  • Carried out wound dressing tasks ensuring cleanliness and quicker recovery times.
  • Actively participated in health awareness campaigns educating communities about prevention of common diseases.
  • Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Adult Care

Keir Training and Recruitment Ltd
Milton Keynes
06.2022 - 04.2023

Nursing Assistant - Nursing

NYANIBA HEALTH COLLEGE
Ghana
09.2014 - 07.2016

Senior High School Certificate - GENERAL ARTS

ASAMANKESE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Ghana
09.2005 - 08.2008

Skills

  • Basic nursing procedures
  • Injury dressing
  • Manual handling competency
  • Decision-Making aptitude
  • Compassionate empathy
  • Medication Administration
  • Epilepsy awareness
  • Crisis intervention support
  • Good judgement
  • Safeguarding policy knowledge
  • First Aid
  • Wound care maintenance
  • Monitoring Vital Signs

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Support care worker

Havilah Care Limited
09.2022 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Adult Care

Keir Training and Recruitment Ltd
06.2022 - 04.2023

Health care assistant

MHA Westbury Grange
07.2021 - 09.2022

Health care assistant

HIGHCLERE CARE HOME
02.2020 - 06.2021

ENROLLED NURSE

TRAUMA AND SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 02.2020

Nursing Assistant - Nursing

NYANIBA HEALTH COLLEGE
09.2014 - 07.2016

Senior High School Certificate - GENERAL ARTS

ASAMANKESE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
09.2005 - 08.2008

Similar Profiles

Create profile
GLORIA ADWOA NKANSAH