Overview
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Education
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GLORIA BOATENG

Dunstable,Central Bedfordshire

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Care Support Worker, Support Worker

Mears
01.2010
  • Carer working with individuals in their own homes providing personal care, support with feeding etc
  • This included working days and nights.

Nurse

Luton and Dunstable Hospital Band
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
09.2020 - Current
  • i have worked at a short stay medical ward where patients are expected to be admitted for less than 5 days, I undertake a range of nursing duties to support patients
  • Patients treated within the ward include post-operative and pre-operative patients, medical short stay patients - a very wide range of patient conditions and patient needs. Currently working as a staff nurse at an emergency surgical unit, i am always assigned to a bay and my duties are to administer medications using the the right routes of medication administration. I also support patients with their personal hygiene care whilst promoting their independence and always putting them at the Centre of their care. I act as an advocate for my patients ,ensuring that their needs are met. i always offer help to my team when a need arises.
  • Key achievements:
  • I developed my skills set to include Cannulation, Medication Management, IV Fluid Administration, admitting and discharging patients
  • Developed strong working relationships with my colleagues in the multi-disciplined team, becoming an integral part of the ward team, supporting colleagues as needed
  • I consistently deliver a high standard of quality nursing care to patients in the ward
  • Duties include:
  • Assessing, planning, implementation, evaluation of patient's conditions
  • Closely monitoring patient care and treatments to ensure patient wellbeing
  • Escalating incidents and areas of concert to the nurse in charge
  • Undertake close monitoring of a patient if deemed necessary
  • Document incidents on Datix and clearly update patient records of care
  • Working as part of a multi-disciplined team made up of nurses, Doctors, housekeepers, practitioners, trauma co-ordinators, ward clerk, physiotherapists, social workers
  • Supervising and escorting patient visitors within the ward
  • Control and administration of drugs (intravenously and oral) to patients ensuring that NHS, NMC, hospital regulations and guidelines are adhered to
  • Help identify activities or actions which could enhance patient care within the Ward
  • Undertake training as necessary to enhance my skill set and quality of care provided.

Health Care Assistant

Luton and Dunstable Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Employed within the hospital as a Health Care Assistant supporting the nursing staff
  • Individuals I worked with include those suffering Strokes, Sepsis, CCOT
  • My experience included working and supporting individuals with numerous complex patient issues
  • Tasks undertaken as part of this role include personal care, feeding, palliative care, administering medication, and liaising with professional teams.

Health Care Assistant

NHS Central London Community
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Employed within the hospital as a Health Care Assistant supporting the nursing staff and working with patients from many different backgrounds.

Health Care Assistant

Apple Tree Court Care Home
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Working within a residential care home for the elderly supporting those with dementia and mobility issues etc
  • Duties included all aspects of personal care.

Care Worker

Ghana
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Teacher and counsellor, working with young people to develop their basic personal hygiene skills, addressing behaviour which presents a risk to themselves and others, supporting young people to develop individual growth, development, promoting independence, working with young people and their families to help them make informed decisions.

Education

B.Sc. (Hons) - Adult nursing

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
09.2016 - 09.2020

Adults) Band 5 Nurse - undefined

Diploma - Health and Social Care

Dunstable College
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
02.2016 - 07.2016

QCF - undefined

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - undefined

University of Hertfordshire
2020

to Nursing - undefined

2015

City & Guilds Level 3 - undefined

2012

Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Medication Awareness and SOVA Induction. - undefined

City Gate Training Institute
2012

Bachelor of Education (Hons) - Language

University of Education
2009

Interests

 I am very hard working , caring ,patient , honest and empathetic. I have a very good communication and observation skills as well as how to document . i am an excellent team player who can work with people with diverse backgrounds , empathetic and  compassionate approach in managing individual care patient wholistic care.  i am a fast learner who adopt well  in a new environment. i am very kind and easily approachable and work well with the people i work with. I have learnt to abide by the NMC  codes of professional conduct. i am up to date with my clinical and non clinical trainings which includes online training. i am always ready to embrace changes within the work setting as it helps to improve quality patients care. i also  have the interest in helping  students who come to my ward to do placements.

Timeline

Nurse

Luton and Dunstable Hospital Band
09.2020 - Current

B.Sc. (Hons) - Adult nursing

University of Hertfordshire
09.2016 - 09.2020

Diploma - Health and Social Care

Dunstable College
02.2016 - 07.2016

Health Care Assistant

Luton and Dunstable Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2020

Health Care Assistant

NHS Central London Community
01.2012 - 01.2015

Health Care Assistant

Apple Tree Court Care Home
01.2011 - 01.2012

Care Support Worker, Support Worker

Mears
01.2010

Care Worker

Ghana
01.2005 - 01.2010

Adults) Band 5 Nurse - undefined

QCF - undefined

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - undefined

University of Hertfordshire

to Nursing - undefined

City & Guilds Level 3 - undefined

Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Medication Awareness and SOVA Induction. - undefined

City Gate Training Institute

Bachelor of Education (Hons) - Language

University of Education
GLORIA BOATENG