HARRIET OPOKU
Barekese/Kumasi,Ashanti
Summary
Diligent Maternity Support Nurse with extensive experience in the safe, responsible antenatal, maternity and postnatal care of women and babies. Working with meticulous attention to detail and providing continued compassionate support to patients for enhanced clinical care provisions.
Dependable Care Worker dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for service users and families. Highly skilled in care administration and case management to implement effective recovery programs. First Aid and CPR certified.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Midwife assistant
Maternal and Child Health Hospital-NHS
Pampaso Kumasi, Ashanti
02.2024 - Current
- Performed and documented clinical observations such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
- Guided new mothers in practical infant care related to nappy changing, top andtailing and cord care.
- Prepared equipment, set up instruments and assisted during procedures.
- Supported midwives in providing compassionate clinical care to women in labour, during delivery and postnatally.
- Took patient samples, checked temperatures and monitored blood pressure and pulse, fostering patient health.
- Monitored health of mother and child, referring mother to obstetrician in case of medical complications.
- Monitored and recorded patient conditions before, during and after delivery and reported abnormalities for immediate intervention.
- Supported daily care of baby, advising new mothers on feeding, bathing and breast feeding techniques.
- Provided emotional support during delivery, coaching and calming patients to enable safe delivery.
- Assessed newborn health and wellbeing, recording vitals and checks for continued monitoring.
- Handled emergencies focused on achieving positive outcomes.
- Monitored pregnancy progress to quickly identify prenatal health risks and concerns.
- Helped pregnant women establish birth plans to suit personalised needs.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
Care/Support Worker
Lifeways Social Care
Burton-on-Trent, Derbyshire
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Providing all aspects of support and assistance to residents including both physical, personal care and support with social activities
- Personal care and medication administration
- Manual handling and catheter management
- Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of our residents.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
- Met needs of clients with learning difficulties and handled challenging behaviours.
- Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Administered patient medication accurately and efficiently according to treatment plans and in line with [Type] policies.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Responded to and prioritised safeguarding concerns to protect vulnerable members of society.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in varying elevations and obstacles.
Domiciliary Care Worker
Arnold Care Service
Derby UK, Derbyshire - United Kingdom
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Providing care and support to individuals according to the care plan
- Creating and maintaining a good professional relationship with clients and other stakeholders
- Assisting service users with daily living activities such as personal care and handling
- Documenting and reporting in-line with the organizations protocols
- Ensuring safeguarding and 6C's of caregiving is portrayed at all times.
Enrolled General Nurse
Barekese POLYCLINIC
Kumasi Ghana, Ashanti Region
03.2015 - 10.2022
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care
- Educating clients on their medical condition, nutrition and administrating medication.
- Evaluated theatre equipment to determine cleanliness and readiness for use.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Supported swift patient recovery by providing care on arrival in post-anaesthetic unit.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Midwifery
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast/Ghana 02.2020 - 04.2022
Diploma in Enrolled Nursing Clinical - undefined
Tepa Nursing and Midwifery Training College
West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination - undefined
Tepa Senior High School
Skills
- General care administration according to the care plan
- Catheter care and Personal Care administration
- Managing Dementia
- Administration of medication
- Health and basic nutritional care
- Reporting and record keeping
- Manual handling and movement assistance
- End of life care
- Autism and learning disability management
- Equipment sterilisation
- Infection prevention and control
- Cannulation
- Phlebotomy
- Maternity care
- Care plan delivery
- Safeguarding policies
- Venepuncture
- Postnatal care
- Obstetrical surgery assistance
Certification
- Nursing and Midwifery Council Certification
- Safeguarding DBS Certificate
- Certificate in General Care
- Certificate in Medicine Administration
- Certificate in Manual Handling and Movement
- Certificate in Infection Control and Prevention
Affiliations
- Reading
- travelling
- park activities with kids
References
References available upon request.
Institutions Worked
- Ministry of Health Government Hospitals; info.barekese@moh.gov.gh GHANA
- Lifeways Group, 34A Stapenhill Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9AE, 012 83 546234, info@lifewaysgroup.co.uk
- Arnold Care Service, Wellington Rd, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2WD, info@arnoldcares.com
Timeline
Midwife assistant
Maternal and Child Health Hospital-NHS
02.2024 - Current
Care/Support Worker
Lifeways Social Care
05.2023 - 01.2024
Domiciliary Care Worker
Arnold Care Service
10.2022 - 05.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Midwifery
University of Cape Coast
02.2020 - 04.2022
Enrolled General Nurse
Barekese POLYCLINIC
03.2015 - 10.2022
Diploma in Enrolled Nursing Clinical - undefined
Tepa Nursing and Midwifery Training College
West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination - undefined
Tepa Senior High School
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