Kennedy Amponteng
Wolverhampton,West Midlands
Summary
Dedicated band 5 staff nurse with 5 years of experience in effective and efficient delivery of nursing care to patients. Providing outstanding care through methodical patient assessment and evaluation and continued compassionate support.
Compassionate professional with strong communication and teamwork abilities, coupled with a solid foundation in patient care and medical knowledge. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Committed to providing high-quality care, fostering patient well-being, and supporting healthcare teams. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-quality and evidence-based nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions.
- Monitored post-operative patients, managing mobility, pain, wound care, and early detection of complications.
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalised care plans.
- Administered medications safely and accurately per hospital protocols and NMC guidelines.
- Provided pre- and post-operative education to patients and families to ensure they understood procedures and recovery processes.
- Maintained accurate, timely documentation using an electronic patient records system.
- Provided support to junior staff and student nurses through mentoring and clinical supervision.
- Promoted infection prevention and control practices within the clinical setting.
- Responded promptly and effectively to emergencies and deteriorating patients using NEWS2 and SBAR communications.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines, minimising workplace incidents.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and well-being.
Staff nurse
Nkawkaw Holy Family Hospital
Nkawkaw, Eastern Region
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
Education
CPD short course - Enhancing Trauma and Orthopaedic Care
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 09.2024 - 02.2025
Diploma - General Nursing
Presbyterian Nursing & Midwifery Training College
Dormaa Ahenkro 09.2017 - 09.2019
West African Senior School Certificate Examinaion - General Science
Opoku Ware Senior High School
Kumasi 04.2011 - 04.2014
Skills
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Exceptional communicator
- Patient-centered approach
- Emergency response readiness
- Compassionate care
- Patient confidentiality
- Excellent time management
- Intravenous therapy
Affiliations
- Sports and science
- Reading
- Traveling
- Reading
- Music
Accomplishments
Overall Best General Nurse Student at Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery Training College.
Certification
Diploma in General Nursing.
Registered as a nurse with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Registered as a nurse with the Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Council.
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
Level 7 CPD short course in Enhancing Trauma and Orthopaedic care.
Languages
English
Fluent
References
Miss Chloe Dolman
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Practice Education Facilitator
c.dolman@nhs.net
Emma lynam
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Sister In-charge
emma.lynam@nhs.net
Timeline
CPD short course - Enhancing Trauma and Orthopaedic Care
University of Wolverhampton
09.2024 - 02.2025
Staff Nurse
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
05.2023 - Current
Staff nurse
Nkawkaw Holy Family Hospital
04.2020 - 04.2023
Diploma - General Nursing
Presbyterian Nursing & Midwifery Training College
09.2017 - 09.2019
West African Senior School Certificate Examinaion - General Science
Opoku Ware Senior High School
04.2011 - 04.2014
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