Frank Appiah-Kubi
Coquitlam,Canada
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Health Care Assistant (practicum)
Lakeshore Care Home
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Encouraged residents to make choices and participate in decisions about their care
- Supported patients with daily living needs such as bathing, clothing, feeding, grooming, toileting (elimination) and engagement in social activities
- Ensured and focused on residents’ safety while performing ADLs and resident transfers
- Administered care and assistance for patients with complex health challenges including mobility, dementia, and other multi barriers
- Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation
- Communicated changes in residents health status to appropriate health team members to ensure care plans are updated
- Perform delegated clinical procedures, record and provide assistance as required
- Helping patients with medication reminders and monitoring for adverse reactions or side effect.
Physician Assistant
St. Thomas General & Maternity Clinic
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment
- Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care
- Prescribed medications to patients to treat conditions and alleviate symptoms
- Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records
- Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.
Charge Nurse| RN
St. Thomas General & Maternity Clinic
04.2014 - 12.2020
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills
- Ensuring a safe nursing care environment for client/patient
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake
- Providing holistic care by carrying out risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout the lifespan
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Registered Nurse (RN)
St. Peter’s Hospital
04.2010 - 03.2014
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Ensuring safe custody of patients’ belongings as per laid down policy of the hospital
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship -
Presbyterian University College
Abetifi, GhanaDiploma in Canadian Health Care Assistant -
Gateway College Vancouver
05.2024
Diploma in Registered General Nurse -
Holy Family Nursing & Midwifery Training College
Berekum, Ghana08.2008
Skills
- Observational skills
- Excellent Communication
- Reliable
- Teamwork
- Willingness to learn
- Initiative and strong work ethics
- Compassionate Care
- Professionalism
- Empathy
Certification
- Food Safe Level 1
- First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- Canadian Remote Access for Dementia Learning Experiences + (CRADLE+)
Bccareaideregistrynumber
149183
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Student Health Care Assistant (practicum)
Lakeshore Care Home
03.2024 - 04.2024
Physician Assistant
St. Thomas General & Maternity Clinic
01.2021 - 08.2023
Charge Nurse| RN
St. Thomas General & Maternity Clinic
04.2014 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse (RN)
St. Peter’s Hospital
04.2010 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship -
Presbyterian University College
Diploma in Canadian Health Care Assistant -
Gateway College Vancouver
Diploma in Registered General Nurse -
Holy Family Nursing & Midwifery Training College
- Food Safe Level 1
- First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- Canadian Remote Access for Dementia Learning Experiences + (CRADLE+)
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