Reindorf Owusu Sekyere
Royal Leamington Spa,Warwickshire
Summary
I am an overseas nurse associate with over five experience and I hold an a GSCE equivalent certificate and a foundation degree in nursing which has been confirmed by the UK NMC. I also have a one year experience as care assistant in the UK. As a nurse associate I always prioritise people in my care and always go by the person centred approach to make sure I deliver care which is guided by the patient values. I am able to give healthy lifestyle advice to patient and I discharge my duties according to current evidence base practise. I am a good listener and possess good communication skill and I can work under a pressurized environment without compromising care given. I am time conscious and a computer literate. I have the ability to function well in a team and I am very compassionate.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Nurse Associate
South Warwickshire University Foundation NHS Trust
Warwick, Warwickshire
2024.12 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient management.
- Facilitated smooth patient transition between hospital departments for seamless treatment experience.
- Promoted healing and disease prevention by educating patients on healthy lifestyle choices.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients, contributing to overall well-being.
- Participated in ward rounds with doctors providing essential updates about patient conditions.
- Enhanced team collaboration for improved patient outcomes via regular communication with healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support to distressed families during critical illness periods offering solace during trying times.
- Recorded vital signs regularly, aiding physicians in monitoring patient health status accurately.
- Administered medication as prescribed by doctors, ensuring proper recovery of patients.
- Improved patient care by maintaining comprehensive records of treatment and progress.
- Assisted with routine examinations and procedures resulting in timely diagnosis and treatments.
- Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times.
- Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
Healthcare assistant
London Care
Barnes, Richmond upon Thames
2023.04 - 2024.06
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Provided personalized care and support to over 50 vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
- Safely escorted patients to and from medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Escorted residents to and from social and leisure activities for improved physical and mental wellbeing.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
Baptist Medical Center
Ghana Baptist Health Services
Ghana - West Africa, Kumasi
2019.04 - 2023.01
- Assisted the registered nurse in the delivery of nursing care and demonstrated an understanding of all the elements in nursing.
- Supported patience in all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care referral to other professionals such as the dietician or speech and language therapist.
- Performed and documented clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration and oxygen saturation and documented on the NEWS2 chart.
- Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
- Demonstrated the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from an appropriate member of the healthcare team.
- Advised and educated patients on the effects of smoking, alcoholism and diet.
- Recognise the need to report safety concerns of the patient and the public to the appropriate authority and also raised safeguarding issues to the manager.
- Recognise the need to seek a valid consent from a patient before care is provided and acknowledge that consent must be voluntary and informed.
- Demonstrated good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from members of the nursing team or registered care professional as required.
- Demonstrated an understanding of dementia and provided accurate care to patient suffering from dementia.
Education
Health Assistant Clinical - Nurse Associate
Nursing and Midwifery training college
Ghana 2014.08 - 2016.11
Skills
- computer skills
- Leadership qualities
- problem solving Skills
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- Resilience
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Companionship
- Trustworthy
- Flexibility
- Time conscious
Languages
English
Accomplishments
EXTRAORDINARY CARE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2024 FOR LONDON CARE IN CHESTNUST HOUSE.
Timeline
Nurse Associate
South Warwickshire University Foundation NHS Trust
2024.12 - Current
Healthcare assistant
London Care
2023.04 - 2024.06
Baptist Medical Center
Ghana Baptist Health Services
2019.04 - 2023.01
Health Assistant Clinical - Nurse Associate
Nursing and Midwifery training college
2014.08 - 2016.11