ABRAHAM AWANFENE
Ontario,Canada
Summary
Registered Nurse with 8+ years of experience in emergency nursing, acute care, geriatrics, palliative care, mental health, and community health. Skilled in triage, rapid assessment, patient stabilization, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, infection prevention and control (IPAC), and end-of-life care. Strong background in geriatric and dementia care with advanced training in gerontology and palliative care. Proven ability to deliver safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care in high-pressure clinical environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
The Village of Sandalwood Park
Brampton, ON
01.2023
- Assisted residents with ADLs and mobility support
- Provided companionship and dementia-focused care
- Observed and reported changes in condition
Developmental Support Worker
Community Living
St. Catharines, ON
01.2024 - Current
- Support individuals with developmental disabilities
- Assist with personal care, life skills, and medication support
- Promote independence and community integration
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Accra Medical Centre
Accra, Ghana
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Performed triage, assessment, and stabilization of emergency patients
- Administered IV medications, fluids, oxygen therapy, and emergency interventions
- Managed acute deterioration and supported resuscitation efforts
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Documented accurate patient care records
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Solis Medical Centre
Ghana
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed acute emergency and minor trauma cases
- Administered medications and IV therapy
- Supported stabilization and patient transfer
- Maintained clinical documentation
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Family Health Hospital
Ghana
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Provided emergency and urgent care in high-volume setting
- Conducted triage and patient monitoring
- Assisted in emergency procedures and stabilization
- Delivered patient education and discharge planning
- Maintained infection control standards
Education
Graduate Certificate - Gerontology
Niagara College
Welland, ON01-2025
Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care (Multidisciplinary)
Niagara College
Welland, ON01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wisconsin International University College
Accra, Ghana01-2019
Skills
- Emergency & Acute Care Nursing (Triage, Stabilization)
- Geriatric & Long-Term Care Nursing
- Palliative & End-of-Life Care
- Mental Health Nursing
- Patient Assessment & Clinical Decision-Making
- Medication Administration (IV, IM, PO)
- IV Therapy & Fluid Management
- Wound Care & Infection Control (IPAC)
- Vital Signs Monitoring & Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
Certification
- Dementia Care Training – Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region (2025)
- Elder Abuse Prevention – Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region (2025)
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) – Niagara College (2025)
- CPR – St. John Ambulance (2024)
- First Aid – Canadian Red Cross (2024)
GERIATRIC & PALLIATIVE CARE EXPERIENCE
- Gerontology Clinical Placement
- Bella Care Residence, Niagara Falls, ON | 112 hours
- Assisted older adults with ADLs, including feeding, mobility, and hygiene
- Monitored patient condition and reported changes
- Provided dementia-informed emotional support
- Followed IPAC and safety protocols
- Palliative Care Clinical Training
- Niagara College, ON | 2024
- Supported end-of-life care and comfort-focused interventions
- Assisted with pain and symptom management
- Provided emotional and family support
- Practiced ethical and culturally sensitive nursing care
REGISTRATION
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Active
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), Canada
Timeline
Developmental Support Worker
Community Living
01.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
The Village of Sandalwood Park
01.2023
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Accra Medical Centre
01.2021 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Solis Medical Centre
01.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Family Health Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2021
Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care (Multidisciplinary)
Niagara College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wisconsin International University College
Graduate Certificate - Gerontology
Niagara College