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
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