IVY AMOAK
KEI,West Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated and skilled clinical nurse with extensive expertise in patient-centred care, infection control procedures, and clinical nursing practice. Proficient in vital signs measurement, medication administration, wound dressing, IV management, and blood collection. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, effective communication, and decision-making under pressure. Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and delivering health education. Adept at pre- and post-operation care with a positive attitude towards patient recovery. Career goal: To continually enhance nursing skills and contribute to high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior health care assistant
CRAVEN NURSING HOME
Skipton, North Yorkshire
10.2023 - Current
- Managed patient documentation for improved record keeping.
- Provided emotional support, enhancing patient mental well-being.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Upheld dignity and respect whilst delivering personal care.
- Assisted patients to improve mobility and independence.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Worked with compassion and empathy, prioritising wellbeing and dignity for optimal patient comfort.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Ensured hygiene standards, reducing infection risks.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Supported meal times; ensured adequate nutrition intake.
- Conducted risk assessments, increased safety measures.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Updated families regularly on patient progress and treatment plan changes.
Senior nursing officer
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
Obuasi, GHANA
07.2008 - 09.2023
- Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualised interventions.
- Administered scheduled oral and IV medications and therapies, overseeing pain management plans.
- Collected biological samples and sent to laboratory for testing.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Demonstrated confident decision making and organisation working in multidisciplinary and tri-service teams.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Developed and updated initiatives to improve patient care and quality of service.
- Mentored and provided clinical onboarding for nursing personnel and medical assistants.
- Delegated clinical nursing tasks to meet patients' care requirements.
- Coordinated staff rotas to meet service requirements whilst remaining under budget.
- Coordinated delivery of patient care plans for optimum health outcomes.
- Advanced healthcare standards by implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Education
DIPLOMA IN NURSING - NURSING
PRESBYTERIAN NURSES AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
GHANA WEST AFRICA 08.2004 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
GARDEN CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
GHANA WEST AFRICA 07.2010 - 07.2013
Skills
- Teamwork
- Vital signs measurement
- Medication Administration
- Wound dressing
- IV management
- Effective communication
- Positive attitude
- Blood collection
- Patient confidentiality
- Communication skills
- Time-management
- Patient-centred care
- Infection control procedures
- Clinical nursing practice
- Decision making under pressure
- Critical-thinking
- Health education
- Oxygen administration
- Computer literacy
- Pre- and post-operation care
Affiliations
- LISTENING TO MUSIC, READING AND TRAVELLING
Certification
NMC UK PIN
NMC GHANA PIN
Languages
English
Fluent
REFERENCE
Stephenie Bowers
Registered Manager
Craven Nursing Home
Timeline
Senior health care assistant
CRAVEN NURSING HOME
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
GARDEN CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
07.2010 - 07.2013
Senior nursing officer
GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
07.2008 - 09.2023
DIPLOMA IN NURSING - NURSING
PRESBYTERIAN NURSES AND MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE
08.2004 - 02.2007
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