FLORENCE BADUA ABBAN
Edmonton
Summary
Resourceful health worker with over (7)years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, a good team player, In-depth knowledge of patient care and nursing procedures, techniques and methods. Attended to clients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Able to work with little or no supervision.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PSW
Visiting Angels
Welland
09.2024 - Current
- Provided personal care and support to clients in their homes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of client health and progress notes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients to enhance comfort.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
Caregiver
ALBRIGHT MANOR
Beamsville
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement care plans effectively.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents at all times.
- Engaged residents in social activities to promote interaction and engagement.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Staff Nurse
ST ANDREW CATHOLIC HOSPITAL
Greater Accra
04.2017 - 08.2024
- Assisting with organized activities or programs, as well as observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health and wellbeing.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Delivered compassionate patient care in various clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses consistently.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices and protocols.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
Wisconsin International University College
Accra, Ghana 09.2020 - 05.2023
Certificate - Health Assistant Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Dunkwa on Offin, Ghana 09.2013 - 11.2015
Skills
- Family Education
- Ensure clients safety
- Patient Management
- Patient Counseling
- Quality patient assessment and care
- Personal care
- Health documentation
- Care coordination
- Infection control
- Medication management
- Patient safety
- Documentation accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Communication skills
- Disability care
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Disability support
- Mental health support
References
References available upon request.
Certificates And Licenses
- Registered General Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana, 01/01/2021
- IELTS, 6.0, 18/11/2025
- Basic First Aid Certificate (Apex Training solution )Edmonton September 2024
Timeline
Caregiver
ALBRIGHT MANOR
11.2024 - 10.2025
PSW
Visiting Angels
09.2024 - Current
Bachelor - Nursing
Wisconsin International University College
09.2020 - 05.2023
Staff Nurse
ST ANDREW CATHOLIC HOSPITAL
04.2017 - 08.2024
Certificate - Health Assistant Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
09.2013 - 11.2015