Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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FELICIA YANKEY

HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORKER
IPSWICH,SUFFOLK

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in healthcare support, demonstrating expertise in planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans. Proficient in effective communication and maintaining patient confidentiality, ensuring continuity of care and responsiveness to patient needs. Skilled in nutrition planning, infection control, and risk assessment application, complemented by capabilities in client assessment and finance management. Reliable team player with resilience in challenging situations and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. Career goals include advancing within the healthcare sector to enhance patient outcomes through innovative care strategies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

MIDWIFE

GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
TAKORADI, FIJAI, GHANA
2021.04 - 2023.08
  • Offered postnatal advice, promoting healthy recovery and breastfeeding practices.
  • Performed neonatal examinations after birth guaranteeing early detection of abnormalities.
  • Handled emergency situations, ensuring immediate response to high-risk conditions.
  • Managed health complications with timely interventions to ensure mother and baby's safety.
  • Achieved positive feedback from patients due to excellent bedside manners and empathetic approach.
  • Provided family planning advice leading to informed reproductive choices.
  • Coordinated with a team of healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
  • Educated families on newborn care, contributing to confident parenting skills.
  • Administered medications, resulting in effective pain management during labour.
  • Maintained detailed medical records for accurate tracking of patient history.
  • Cooperated within multidisciplinary team settings for improved patient outcomes.
  • Conducted antenatal classes for informed decisions about birth plans.
  • Delivered health promotion sessions, raising awareness about women's health issues.
  • Gave vaccinations according to NHS immunisation schedule safeguarding infants against infectious diseases.
  • Educated women about accessible care and services during pregnancy, labour and early post natal period.
  • Monitored health of mother and child, referring mother to obstetrician in case of medical complications.
  • Aided decision making by providing correct care and service information, health education and parenting advice.
  • Identified high risk pregnancies, working closely with health care professionals for continued health and safety of mother and child.
  • 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.

SUPPORT WORKER

Royal Mencap Society
IPSWICH, SUFFOLK
2023.11 - Current

SUPPORT WORKER

  • I am a result-oriented, hard-working lady who has been with the Royal Mencap Society for more than two years now and I have been practising midwifery in Ghana health service before my travel.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
  • Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
  • Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
  • Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
  • Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
  • Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.
  • Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
  • Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
  • Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
  • Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
  • Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
  • Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
  • Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
  • Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
  • Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
  • Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
  • Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcome

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
AIYINASE, ELLEMBELLE., ELLEMBELLE
2013.04 - 2019.08
  • Responded promptly to health crises in the community by coordinating rapid interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for coordinated patient care.
  • Liaised with social workers and other professionals for holistic patient management.
  • Enhanced public understanding of preventive measures with educational programmes.
  • Promoted healthy behaviours for improved community wellbeing.
  • Implemented immunisation drives in schools, encouraging child vaccination uptake.
  • Developed tailored nutritional advice for diabetic patients, promoting healthier diet choices.
  • Educated pregnant women about prenatal care, fostering healthier pregnancies and births.
  • Assisted patients with ongoing care needs to promote speedy recovery.
  • Provided life-saving support to patients in emergency situations.
  • Delegated responsibilities to facilitate efficiency and maintain first-class patient care.
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate cohesive care for patients.
  • Mentored placement students and staff to encourage workplace learning and development.
  • Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
  • Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
  • Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - COMMUNITY NURSING

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSES` TRAINING SCHOOL
GHANA
2010.08 - 2012.10

Diploma of Higher Education - MIDWIFERY

MIDWIFERY TRAINING SCHOOL
GHANA
2018.08 - 2020.04

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Capable in planning, implementing and evaluating care plans
  • Team player/work
  • Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Patient confidentiality respect
  • Continuity of care assurance
  • Responsiveness to patient needs
  • Nutrition planning competency
  • reliable and trustworthy
  • resilience in difficult situations
  • Client assessment capabilities
  • Risk assessment application
  • Infection control knowledge
  • Meal preparation
  • Care planning
  • Finance management
  • Record-keeping
  • Care needs assessment
  • Residential housekeeping

Affiliations

  • READING, SINGING, COOKING, WRITING, LISTENING TO GOOD MUSIC

Languages

English
Fluent

Certification

DRIVERS LICENCE

MIDWIFERY CERTIFICATE

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSES CERTIFICATE

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SUPPORT WORKER

Royal Mencap Society
2023.11 - Current

MIDWIFE

GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
2021.04 - 2023.08

Diploma of Higher Education - MIDWIFERY

MIDWIFERY TRAINING SCHOOL
2018.08 - 2020.04

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

GHANA HEALTH SERVICE
2013.04 - 2019.08

Certificate of Higher Education - COMMUNITY NURSING

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSES` TRAINING SCHOOL
2010.08 - 2012.10
FELICIA YANKEYHEALTH AND SOCIAL WORKER