Samuel Boakye
Smethwick,West Midlands
Summary
Healthcare professional with expertise in dementia care, patient education, and end-of-life care. Skilled in medication administration, infection control, and safeguarding vulnerable adults. Proven ability to implement person-centered care plans and resolve conflicts effectively. Experienced in clinical documentation, tailoring care plans, and maintaining confidentiality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT
ARDENELEA GROVE CARE HOME-BUPA
SOLIHULL, WEST MIDLANDS
2023.02 - 2026.03
- Routinely oversees and monitors care workers and home carers;
- Takes responsibility for the shift and for the service while on duty;
- Responds to emergencies and provides guidance and support to care workers;
- Assists and enables service users to dress, undress, wash, use the toilet and bathe;
- Serves meals to service users at table or in bed, assists with feeding if required;
- Generally assists with service users' overall comfort and well-being;
- Provides interest and activities to stimulate and engage the service user
- Monitors service users' conditions by taking temperature, pulse, respiration and weight, and contributes to record keeping;
- Liaises with professional staff in carrying out care plans etc
- Assists the nurse with medication and other relevant tasks within my reach and under supervision.
- Ensured clean and safe living environment by routine cleaning tasks.
- Provided consistent and high-quality elder care, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Gained trust from families by maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all situations.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, respecting dignity of the individual at all times.
- Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
- Assisted in daily personal care tasks, promoting independence amongst residents.
- Increased resident satisfaction by providing personalised care plans.
- Demonstrated empathy whilst dealing with challenging behaviours or emotional distress from residents.
- Optimised efficiency in handling administrative duties related to patient care documentation thus improving overall productivity.
- Conducted regular health checks on residents to ensure wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate records of resident's progress and medical history.
- Co-ordinated with healthcare professionals for improved resident care outcomes.
- Administered medications in line with care plans and nursing team guidance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Monitored junior staff to assess care provisions and implement continued best practices.
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
CAPECOAST TEACHING HOSPITAL
CAPECOAST
2019.09 - 2022.11
- Treat and care for patients after major surgical procedures by monitoring vital signs, administering medication, and cleaning surgical areas.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, families, and other staff members when developing a plan for care and treatment during the hospital stay.
- Work as a supervisor for the unit and floor, and help train new nursing students who are completing their internship duties
- Work together with various staffs to monitor patients on the ventilator and cardiac monitor and make sure they are in good condition.
- Maintained open lines of communication between patients' families and healthcare professionals which ensured transparency in treatment procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients which facilitated smooth transitions from hospital to home environments.
- Provided expert clinical advice to junior nurses, fostering professional growth.
- Recognised and responded promptly to emergency situations ensuring safety of patients at all times.
- Ensured high standards of hygiene within the ward, promoting a clean environment for recovery.
- Managed patient care by coordinating with multi-disciplinary medical teams.
STAFF NURSE
CAPECOAST TEACHING HOSPITAL
CAPECOAST
2016.09 - 2019.09
- Noted patient physical condition, vital signs, daily routine, and medication schedule in the urgent care department during serious illnesses or injuries
- Responded to emergency situations where patients are in life-threatening conditions by following the correct procedure and maintaining a calm and effective demeanor
- Recognized by fellow staff as the employee of the month for several months due to strong commitment to service and quality care.
ROTATION NURSE
SAMPA GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
SAMPA
2015.09 - 2016.08
- Recorded information about patients as they recovered from illness in the hospital, such as diet, physical activity, milestones, and more.
- Followed a treatment plan and medication schedule ordered by the doctor, and assessed patient pain levels during the hospital stay.
- Led an initiative with the hospital to improve patient, family, and medical staff communication by conducting community workshops to facilitate suggestions.
Student Nurse
KWADASO SDA NURSING TRAINING COLLEGE
KWADASO
2011.09 - 2014.09
- Performed personal hygiene assistance to patients at their bedside
- Maintained clients' records, and retrieved them when asked by supervisor
- Trained family members on how to care for loved one when staying with them, and showed people how to perform the basics of CPR
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals, such as physiotherapists, to give patients more adequate care
Education
DIPLOMA IN NURSING - NURSING
KWADASO SDA NURSING TRAINING COLLEGE
KWADASO 2011.09 - 2014.08
SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION - GENERAL AGRIC
OPOKU WARE SCHOOL
SANTASI 2001.04 - 2004.03
Skills
- IN SERVICE TRAINING SKILLS (FROM BUPA CARE)
- Dementia awareness
- Good Interpersonal Relationship
- Patient Education
- Basic Life Support (Theory)
- Conflict Resolution and Complaints Handling
- Duty of Care
- Understanding autism and learning disabilities
- Medication Administration
- Pathway to Care Programme: Module II – Personal Development
- Pathway to Care Programme: Module 4 – Personal Care
- Risk Assessment
- Stress and distress
- Working in a Person-Centred Way
- E - MAR
- Care plan management
- E - Care
- Dignity in Care
- First Aid
- Infection Prevention and Control (Level 2)
- Pathway To Care Programme: Module 10 – End of Life Care
- Pathway to Care Programme: Module 3 – Communication
- Pathway to Care Programme: Module 5 – Nutrition/ Hydration
- Safeguarding Adults Level 1 & 2 (Adult Support and Protection)
- Understanding Your Role
- Internet Literacy
- Active English
- Sign Language Proficiency
- Personal care
- Clinical documentation expertise
- Dementia care training
- Basic computer literacy
- Tailoring care plans
- Healthcare laws compliance
- Alzheimer'S disease understanding
- Nursing home experience
- Wound dressing competency
- Confidentiality upholding
- End Of Life Care
- Case Management
- Managing and mentoring
- COVID-19 compliance monitoring
- Night shift coverage
- Diabetes management
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Medication tracking, storage and administration
- Care plan reviews and implementation
- Infection control protocols
- Person-centred care plans
- Documentation development
- Nursing care
- Pain management
Interests
- Playing basketball
- Listening to music
- Browsing
- Reading Bible
LANGUAGES
English
Intermediate
INTERESTS
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS, Playing basketball, Listening to music, Browsing, Watching football and movies
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT
ARDENELEA GROVE CARE HOME-BUPA
2023.02 - 2026.03
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
CAPECOAST TEACHING HOSPITAL
2019.09 - 2022.11
STAFF NURSE
CAPECOAST TEACHING HOSPITAL
2016.09 - 2019.09
ROTATION NURSE
SAMPA GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL
2015.09 - 2016.08
DIPLOMA IN NURSING - NURSING
KWADASO SDA NURSING TRAINING COLLEGE
2011.09 - 2014.08
Student Nurse
KWADASO SDA NURSING TRAINING COLLEGE
2011.09 - 2014.09
SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION - GENERAL AGRIC
OPOKU WARE SCHOOL
2001.04 - 2004.03