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Frank Appiah-Kubi

Victoria,BC

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional with over ten years in patient care and
coordination. Skilled in enhancing patient outcomes through personalized care and fall prevention strategies. Dedicated to maintaining confidentiality and creating a compassionate environment that promotes independence and dignity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Care Aide

Carecorp Senior Services
Ladysmith, British Columbia
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Supported patients with daily living needs, ensuring dignity and respect.
  • Ensured and focused on residents’ safety while performing ADLs and resident transfers.
  • Mitigated the risk of falls and injury among residents through vigilant monitoring, timely intervention, and collaboration with physical therapy staff to improve ambulation skills.
  • Administered care and assistance for patients with complex health challenges including mobility, dementia, and other multi barriers
  • Commitment to providing high quality service and team work
  • Communicated changes in residents' health status to team members for timely
    interventions.
  • Enhanced the overall patient experience by maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for residents and their families.

Physician Assistant

St. Thomas General & Maternity Clinic
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Conducted physical examinations and managed chronic conditions, adjusting care
    plans as needed.
  • 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 nursing interventions including wound dressing and vital sign monitoring.

  • 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 to physicians for effective
    treatment discussions.
  • 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

Diploma - Geriatric Care With Co-Op

Gateway College
Vancouver, BC
11-2024

Diploma in Canadian Health Care Assistant -

Gateway College
Vancouver, BC
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship - Medical Science

Presbyterian University College
Abetifi, Ghana
05-2018

Diploma in Registered General Nurse -

Holy Family Nursing & Midwifery Training College
Berekum, Ghana
08.2008

Skills

-Patient Care Skills: Patient assessment, Dementia care, Fall prevention
- Clinical Skills: Basic life support, Documentation accuracy, Observational skills
- Communication: Patient confidentiality, Team collaboration

Certification

  • Food Safe Level 1
  • First Aid & CPR/AED level C
  • Canadian Remote Access for Dementia Learning Experiences + (CRADLE+)
  • Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care

Bccareaideregistrynumber

149183

Timeline

Registered Care Aide

Carecorp Senior Services
07.2024 - 01.2025

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

Diploma - Geriatric Care With Co-Op

Gateway College

Diploma in Canadian Health Care Assistant -

Gateway College

Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistantship - Medical Science

Presbyterian University College

Diploma in Registered General Nurse -

Holy Family Nursing & Midwifery Training College
Frank Appiah-Kubi