Benjamin Kwaku Amoah
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patients Care Technician
Ride Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Cement Factory Workers
Tema Cement Industries
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
- Loaded and unloaded parts on production line to establish smooth operations.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
- Performed quality checks on finished products to identify and address discrepancies.
- Inspected materials before assembly to verify compliance of quality control standards.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections, or report complex problems.
- Coached fellow workers to operate machines properly and comply with safety procedures.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to assemble products, practicing safety measures.
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage, or shipment off-site.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
Warehouse Associate
Avnash Industries
02.2010 - 03.2015
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.,
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received and listed on BOL.
- Entered quantity received against purchase order in computer system.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Recorded daily incoming delivery information and obtained vendor signature on delivery tickets.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Collaborated with various departments to manage timely delivery of orders and avoid delays.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to check quality and verify inventory levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Accra High
Ghana05.2006
Skills
- Practice Assistance
- Mobility Assistance Aptitude
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Reading Comprehension
- Culturally Competent Care
- Vitals Documentation
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Environmental Policies Compliance
- Data Collection
- Nursing Staff Support
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Unit Wellness
- Bathing and Dressing
- Infection Control Standards
- Change Linens
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Mobility Devices
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Healthy Living Activities
- Treatment Room Sanitation
- Patient Safety
- Personal Care Support
References
Nana Ama Kodua
6147321457
Julianna Armeh
6143154854
Paulina
6148175285
Timeline
Patients Care Technician
Ride Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2023
Cement Factory Workers
Tema Cement Industries
01.2016 - 01.2019
Warehouse Associate
Avnash Industries
02.2010 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Accra High
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