Summary
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Work history
Education
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Certification
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Affiliations
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Nana Kwabena Gyebi Appiah

United Kingdom

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated professional with a BSc in Psychology and a Certificate in Phlebotomy, bringing hands-on clinical experience as a Clinical Assistant and a strong foundation in patient-centered care. Skilled in venipuncture, infection control, and patient communication, with a proven ability to support diverse individuals through empathetic, professional interactions gained in healthcare and customer-facing roles at Manpower and Tesco. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, managing high-pressure environments, and applying mental health insights to enhance patient well-being. Eager to contribute clinical proficiency and psychological understanding to deliver exceptional care as a health care assistant, with readiness to undertake further training in advanced skills like wound dressing and cannulation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Clinical assistant

Volta River Authority (Ghana)
Akosombo
10.2021 - 10.2022

In a 32-bed capacity men's ward with clinical assistants

  • Provided direct support to patients, assisting with daily activities such as mobility, personal hygiene, or feeding, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
  • Assisted with wound dressings and medications.
  • Utilized Microsoft Word and other software tools to create accurate patient records and clear communications while applying critical thinking to analyze patient-related issues.
  • Monitored and took vitals of over 10 patients' conditions daily, identified changes in health or behaviour, and reported findings accurately to clinical staff.
  • Applied aseptic technique to clean patient area before medication or cannulation was done.
  • Adhered to strict hygiene and infection control protocols, such as sterilizing equipment and maintaining clean environments, to ensure patient safety. Handled medical waste disposal responsibly; whilst adhering to safety regulations.

Customer Handling and Financing

Manpower
Glasgow, Glasgow City
12.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong verbal and written communication skills by addressing 80+ customer inquiries about financial products, explaining complex information clearly, and providing updates via phone, email, post or in person.
  • Demonstrated empathy by listening to customers’ financial concerns, such as savings or investment issues, and offering tailored solutions with sensitivity.
  • Ensured accuracy in handling financial transactions, verifying customer details, and adhering to NS&I protocols to prevent errors.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive customer financial information, adhering to data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
  • Managed multiple customer queries and administrative tasks simultaneously, prioritizing urgent cases to meet service standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints or complex financial queries efficiently, often under time constraints or in high-pressure situations.

Tesco Collogue

Tesco Extra
Glasgow, Glasgow City
03.2023 - Current
  • Maintained professionalism and composure during busy periods, such as handling long queues or resolving customer complaints.
  • Worked closely with colleagues to ensure efficient store operations, such as coordinating stock replenishment, supporting during peak times, and assisting with team tasks. Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy

Grammatorial Education
Glasgow
05.2025 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Cape Coast
Ghana
08.2017 - 10.2021

Master of Science - International Relations

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
01.2023 - 03.2024

Skills

  • Electronic health records management
  • Patient assessment understanding
  • Wound dressing
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Aseptic technique
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Phlebotomy techniques

Certification

level 3 Phlebotomy

Languages

English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Volunteering
  • Reading
  • Swimming

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy

Grammatorial Education
05.2025 - 07.2025

Customer Handling and Financing

Manpower
12.2024 - Current

Tesco Collogue

Tesco Extra
03.2023 - Current

Master of Science - International Relations

University of Strathclyde
01.2023 - 03.2024

Clinical assistant

Volta River Authority (Ghana)
10.2021 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Cape Coast
08.2017 - 10.2021
Nana Kwabena Gyebi Appiah