Regina Serwaa
Milton Keynes,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong focus on community and prison settings specialised in continence assessment and catheter care, venepuncture, and tissue viability management. Proficient in assessing wounds, selecting appropriate dressings, and conducting thorough wound reviews. Skilled in performing initial health assessments, liaising with relevant services, and conducting patient risk assessments to safeguard vulnerable individuals. Expertise in infection prevention and control within care settings. Committed to enhancing patient care through meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive health evaluations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Registered Adult Nurse
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2023.09 - Current
- Dressed traumatic, surgical wounds, monitored and reviewed healing and replaced dressings/bandages to prevent infections.
- Assisted team with creating and developing appropriate care plans incorporating patient's holistic needs.
- Completed daily patient visits to offer high quality trusted care in home setting.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Guided service users on dietary choices and illness prevention to promote health and healing
- Collaborated with nurses, doctors and clinicians to ensure effective communication and optimal care
Healthcare Assistant
MKUH NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2022.01 - 2023.08
- Provided quality personal care essentially feeding, dressing, bathing, bed making while maintaining respect and dignity.
- Assisted nursing team in monitoring patient health, behavioural and physical changes and escalating concerns to nurse in charge.
- Promoted and encouraged patient independence with their activities of daily living where possible.
- Established good rapport with colleagues, patients, and their family to promote positive health and wellbeing.
- Facilitated effective communication among team members for better patient care.
Care Assistant.
HC-One (Highclere Care home)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
2019.10 - 2021.12
- Supported residents' physical and psychological wellbeing needs by encouraging them to participate in daily activities and exercise.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Eased service user concerns by calmly detailing care processes and procedures.
- Carried out and monitored service users skin assessments and reported concerns to nurses.
- Changed bed linen and assisted service users with personal care while maintaining good hygiene standards.
Care Assistant
Residenza Anni Azzuri Ducale 2-3 Uno
Modena-Italy
2014.09 - 2015.09
- Recorded clinical observations in electronic health record and reported observed concerns to senior clinical staff.
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
- Supported patients experiencing dysphagia with feeding.
- Provided emotional assistance to residents and relatives to improve wellbeing
Education
Adult Nursing BSc - Northampton, NTH
University of Northampton
2020.09 - 2023.09
Access to Health Sciences - Health Sciences
Milton Keynes College
Milton Keynes 2019.09 - 2020.07
Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care - Health And Social Care
Modena-Italy
2013.09 - 2014.07
Skills
- Excellent continence assessment and catheter care skills
- Venepuncture skills
- Tissue viability management, assessment of wounds, appropriate dressing and wound review
- Patient initial health assessments, liaising with appropriate services
- Patient risk assessment to identify needs to protect vulnerable service users
- Infection prevention and control within the care setting
Languages
English
Native language
English
Fluent
Twi
Native
Italian
Upper intermediate
Personal Information
Title: Registered Adult Nurse
Certification
- BSc Adult Nursing
Custom
- UK Driving License
Affiliations
- Reading, cooking.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Adult Nurse
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
2023.09 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
MKUH NHS Foundation Trust
2022.01 - 2023.08
Adult Nursing BSc - Northampton, NTH
University of Northampton
2020.09 - 2023.09
Care Assistant.
HC-One (Highclere Care home)
2019.10 - 2021.12
Access to Health Sciences - Health Sciences
Milton Keynes College
2019.09 - 2020.07
Care Assistant
Residenza Anni Azzuri Ducale 2-3 Uno
2014.09 - 2015.09
Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care - Health And Social Care
Modena-Italy
2013.09 - 2014.07