Eunice Oppong
Richmond,BC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Caregiver
Caring Shepherd Home Care Services
2023.02 - Current
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Accompany client outside the community for recreational activities and perform other duties related to patient care and comfort
- Checking of vital signs and documenting same
- Assisting with mobility, transferring and positioning using mechanical lift based on my competency
- Maintaining a positive relationship with client as well as their relatives
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Ensuring proper documentation of care administered to client in the progress note.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Resident Behavioral Support Worker
Lower Mainland Society For Community Living- Canada, BC.
2022.11 - Current
- Assists resident with their activities of daily living based on individualized care plan with respect, dignity and compassion
- Support residents with their meal preparation, scheduled walks and exercises including other recreational activities
- Dispensed medications to residents based on prescription and document same in the MAR
- Maintain cleanliness of residents room, the facility, and all equipment according to facility protocol and policy
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
Registered Nurse
Entrance University Hospital – Accra
2020.10 - 2022.10
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Treat and care for patients after major surgical procedures by monitoring vital signs, setting of IV lines, administering medication
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Offered palliative care/ end of life support.
Health care Assistant
Entrance University Hospital – Accra
2018.04 - 2020.09
- Ensured that on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, comfort and safety needs of clients are met according to directions on established care plan
- Provided comfort care as well as developed and maintained family relationships.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
Education
Canadian Nursing Review Advanced - Nursing
Omni College
Richmond, BC10.2023
BSc. Nursing - Nursing
Wisconsin University College
Accra, Ghana07.2020
Cert. Healthcare Assistant - Health Care Assistant
Narh Bita College
Tema, Ghana11.2014
Skills
- Patient Care
- Care Plan Assessment
- Preventative Care Education
- Behavior Redirection
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Long-Term Care
- Patient Care Planning
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Discharging
Professional Registration
- College of Registered Nurses, Alberta
- Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CPR/ BLS License
- Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Health Caregiver
Caring Shepherd Home Care Services
2023.02 - Current
Resident Behavioral Support Worker
Lower Mainland Society For Community Living- Canada, BC.
2022.11 - Current
Registered Nurse
Entrance University Hospital – Accra
2020.10 - 2022.10
Health care Assistant
Entrance University Hospital – Accra
2018.04 - 2020.09
Canadian Nursing Review Advanced - Nursing
Omni College
BSc. Nursing - Nursing
Wisconsin University College
Cert. Healthcare Assistant - Health Care Assistant
Narh Bita College
- CPR/ BLS License
- Emergency First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
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