SANDRA GYAMAA
Nottingham
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience in providing exceptional patient care. Skilled in conducting thorough assessments, administering medications, and coordinating care plans to ensure optimal outcomes. Proficient in various medical procedures and equipment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, dedicated to delivering quality healthcare services.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
CARE BY TOUCH LIMITED
Enfield, UK
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisting residents with personal care such as showering, oral hygiene, shaving, changing of incontinent pads, changing of clothes, making both occupied and unoccupied bed, monitoring health and wellbeing
- Repositioning of client to prevent pressure injuries
- Provides care and support in a person-centered way, communicating well and building relationships while promoting equality and diversity
- Reporting any area of open or reddened of skin, bruises, rashes, signs of pain, behavioral changes, odor after bath to the nursing officer on duty
- Stoma bag care
- Catheter care
- Serving meals and feeding client without capacity
- Hydration by placing a glass of water
- Experience in using mobility aids like wheelchair, walking trolley, Zimmer frame, lifting sling, Sara-steady hoist, mobile hoist to move and handle clients
- Accompanying clients to the lounge for recreational activities and hobbies like musical programmes, bingo activities, watching movies, sharing news and chatting
- Attending to call bells
- Working with other health and social care professionals to provide a holistic care
- Documentation of daily activities using the mobile care monitoring device
- Accompanying residents to medical appointment
REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE
TECHIMAN HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
Techiman
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Monitor temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure and keep accurate records
- Evaluate children for signs and symptoms of abuse
- Conducting thorough assessments of patients’ health, including checking vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms
- Provide supportive care to dying children
- Deal with the anxieties and demands of parents and help families deal with their child’s illness or injury
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor for side effects, and ensure the correct dosages and timings are followed
- Perform various medical procedures like wound dressing, inserting IVs, or drawing blood
- Communicate patients' conditions, progress, and concerns with doctors and specialists to ensure a coordinated approach to treatment
- Adhere to infection control protocols, including hand hygiene, the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and sterilizing medical equipment to prevent cross-contamination
- Regularly check on patients to assess their condition and adjust care plans as needed
- This includes tracking changes in health, vital signs, and response to treatments
ROTATIONAL NURSE
TECHIMAN HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
Techiman
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked at the Female ward, Male ward, Paediatric Ward, Out-Patient Department, Emergency, Theatre
- Upkeep of a patient's medical history while receiving hospital care to help medical professionals are aware of any underlying or previous conditions or adverse reactions to certain types of treatment
- Administer medication to patients on wards as part of regular patient rounds prescribed by doctors
- Performing everyday nursing duties, such as recording patient vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, breathing rate and blood sugar levels
- Assist patients who are waiting to undergo surgery or medical procedures
- This can include preparing parts of the body for surgery
- Focuses on operations, surgeries and procedures, working closely with the operating team to ensure safe and successful patient care
- Preparation of operating room, setting up the necessary equipment, and providing assistance to the surgeon during the procedure
- They also monitor the patient’s vital signs and administer medications as needed
- Work alongside other healthcare professionals such as nurse aides, physical therapists, and lab technicians to deliver comprehensive care
GENERAL NURSING
BOSOMTWI UROLOGY HOSPITAL
Sunyani
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Assessing and monitoring patients with genitourinary conditions
- Managing patients with supra-pubic and urethral catheters
- Managing patient with pre and post- surgery (prostatectomy)
- Managing patients pain with appropriate medications
- Liaison between nurses and physicians as appropriate
- Administering blood and blood products following appropriate policies
Education
Diploma - Nursing
NURSING TRAINING COLLEGE
10.2015 - 08.2018
West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination - English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Biology, Economics, Management in living
SERWAA - KESSE SENIOR HIGH
05.2010 - 03.2013
Skills
- Caring nature
- First Aid
- Safeguarding adult and children
- Dementia knowledge
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- IV Insertion and Blood Draws
- Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS/ACLS)
- Communication Skills
- Patient Communication
- Collaboration with Healthcare Teams
- Documenting Patient Information
Certification
- Diploma in nursing
- West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) equivalent to GCSE
Custom
Recommendation upon request
Timeline
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
CARE BY TOUCH LIMITED
11.2023 - 02.2025
REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE
TECHIMAN HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 11.2023
ROTATIONAL NURSE
TECHIMAN HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
02.2019 - 01.2020
GENERAL NURSING
BOSOMTWI UROLOGY HOSPITAL
08.2018 - 01.2019
Diploma - Nursing
NURSING TRAINING COLLEGE
10.2015 - 08.2018
West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination - English, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Biology, Economics, Management in living
SERWAA - KESSE SENIOR HIGH
05.2010 - 03.2013
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