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Leonarda Blay-cudjoe

Southampton ,United Kingdom

Summary

Compassionate Support Worker with knack for building positive relationships and creating supportive environment. Skilled in managing challenging behaviours and providing emotional support, resulting in improved client well-being and increased independence. Known for fostering trust and promoting positive atmosphere. My experinece working as an agency staff working in Priory hospital ,Cygnet with people with challenging behaviours and leaening disabilities makes me more equiped and experince . Committed professional with focus on support and care in social work sector. Capable of enhancing individual well-being by providing tailored support, utilising skills in active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. Offering improved service delivery and client satisfaction through personalised care plans and effective communication.

Work history

Senior Support Worker

Standardscare Limited
Southampton , United Kingdom
03 2023 - Current

Medication administration,Shopping ,Feeding of client ,toileting ,Monitoring fluid intake and output ,grooming ,maintaining personal hygiene ,assisting residents with daily activities .meal preparing ,stock taking ,completing risk assessment

Enhanced support worker

Royal County Hospital
Hampshire, Winchester , United Kingdom
11 2024 - Current
  • Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
  • Improved health outcomes by delivering consistent care in collaboration with nursing team.
  • Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
  • Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
  • Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
  • Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
  • Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
  • Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
  • Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
  • Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals for 9 clients, strictly following prescribed dietary orders.
  • Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
  • Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
  • Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
  • Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.

Senior Staff Nurse

Effiankwanta Regional hospital
Western Region , Ghana
03 2015 - 02 2023
  • Maintained open lines of communication between patients’ families and healthcare professionals which ensured transparency in treatment procedures.
  • Supervised junior staff efficiently leading to an improved working atmosphere.
  • Managed progression of care coordination between teams and across areas.
  • Participated in clinical risk and quality improvement initiatives activities.
  • Participated in hospital-wide infection control initiatives, contributing to a safer environment.
  • Consistently monitored patient health and wellbeing to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate action.
  • Administered medication as prescribed by physicians, maintaining optimal patient health status.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities early on.
  • Delivered compassionate care for patients, resulting in increased comfort during treatments.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
  • Ensured high standards of hygiene within the ward, promoting a clean environment for recovery.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Facilitated smooth patient discharge, managing transition to hospital wards or referred hospitals.
  • Conducted rounds with physicians to assist with treatment and patient care.
  • Liaised effectively with other departments for seamless patient care.
  • Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs which improved their well-being over time.
  • Reviewed and updated patient records accurately for enhanced treatment protocols.
  • Conducted regular health assessments, ensuring timely intervention when required.
  • Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
  • Assessed clinical performance of nursing students and new nurses and provided techniques to improve nursing care.
  • Advocated for patients' rights with adherence to ethical guidelines and standards.
  • Recognised and responded promptly to emergency situations ensuring safety of patients at all times.
  • Assisted doctors during surgeries and procedures, facilitating successful outcomes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction levels by implementing innovative nursing practices.
  • Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
  • Oversaw admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
  • Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
  • Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
  • Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
  • Catheterization and vannupuncture.
  • Iv cannulation of patients.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

Effiankwanta Nursing and Midwifery Training College

Skills

  • Care needs assessment
  • Safeguarding policies
  • Medication administration
  • Support group management
  • Intervention techniques
  • Life skills development
  • Care management
  • Quality improvement techniques
  • Personal care
  • Documentation expertise
  • Activities of Daily Living

Timeline

Senior Support Worker

Standardscare Limited
03 2023 - Current

Enhanced support worker

Royal County Hospital
11 2024 - Current

Senior Staff Nurse

Effiankwanta Regional hospital
03 2015 - 02 2023

Diploma - Nursing

Effiankwanta Nursing and Midwifery Training College
Leonarda Blay-cudjoe