Compassionate and dedicated Home Caregiver with over 5 years of experience in providing high-quality personal care and assistance to elderly and disabled individuals. Adept at managing daily living activities, administering medication, and offering emotional support. Consistently achieving positive outcomes in patient health and satisfaction. Seeking to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to the well-being and comfort of clients.
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Bernice Sarpong Konadu
Port Health, Kotoka International Airport-Accra
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Ghana Health Service
Port Health Nurse Officer
02.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Caring for elderly disabled and expectant mothers when they arrived at the terminal
- Provided immediate medical assistance to passengers and airport staff during emergencies, including CPR and first aid.
- Managed acute medical situations, stabilized patients, and coordinated with emergency medical services for further care.
- Administered medications and treatments as per medical protocols.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments for travelers, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Monitored vital signs and managed chronic health conditions of airport staff and frequent travelers.
- Educated travelers on health precautions, vaccinations, and travel-related health issues.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to anxious or distressed individuals.
- Maintained accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with health regulations.
- Transporting travelers to the appropriate facility
- Ensured the airport clinic adhered to healthcare standards and protocols.
Eli Home Care Services
Home Care Nurse
03.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Administered medications and provided personalized care to clients, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming.
- Administered medication and monitored vital signs, as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with mobility and physical therapy exercises
- Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping.
- Enhanced the quality of life for elderly patients through personalized care plans and regular health assessments.
- Maintained timely documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
- Managed complex medical equipment such as ventilators or feeding tubes as needed for specialized patients
La General Hospital
Nursing Officer
03.2014 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Ensuring that planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively.
- Wound management and suturing of minor lacerations
- Attending to patient physical needs such as feeding, grooming, bathing as need arises.
- Accurately observed, monitored and recorded patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and blood sugar.
- Perform nasogastric tube feeding, administer oxygen therapy, passing urethral catheter and setting intravenous lines.
- Administration of all forms of medication, implement physician order and perform treatment as prescribed by physician.
- Establish positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Maintaining a safe working environment
Education
Central UniversityAccra, Ghana
Bachelor of Science from General Nursing
07.2020
University Overview
Sunyani Nurses And Midwifery Training CollegeSunyani, Ghana
Diploma In Nursing from General Nursing
10.2009
University Overview
Skills
- Patient record management
- Medication Administration
- Empathy and Patience
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia Care
- Catheter Care
- Observation and Reporting
- Household management
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Personal Care Assistance
- Data Confidentiality
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Diploma in Health and Social Care
References available upon request
References available upon request
Rita Anobea Opoku
Principal Nursing Officer
Port Healt Kotoka International Airport- Accra-Ghana
+2332447983822
ritaopoku202@yahoo.com
Dorcas Osarfo
Principal Nursing Officer
Port Health Kotoka International Airport- Accra- Ghana
+233244117911
osafodorcas@yahoo.com
Timeline
Port Health Nurse Officer
Ghana Health Service
02.2021 - Current
Home Care Nurse
Eli Home Care Services
03.2016 - Current
Nursing Officer
La General Hospital
03.2014 - 02.2021
Central University
Bachelor of Science from General Nursing
Sunyani Nurses And Midwifery Training College
Diploma In Nursing from General Nursing
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