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FRANKLYN KOKA

FRANKLYN KOKA

Joliet,IL

Summary

Energetic and certified pharmacist from Ghana with additional certification as a nursing assistant in the USA. Years of experience providing HIV/STI services to key populations and sexual minorities. Expertise and passion for delivering cutting-edge services. Well-equipped to excel in any health-related industry and other competitive sectors.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Misericordia Home
07.2024 - Current
  • Performing appropriate ADL techniques such as bathing, oral care, grooming, feeding and dressing.
  • Accurate and prompt to the nurse any symptoms of illness exhibited by the resident.
  • Proper Implementation of mealtime procedures and position care plans designed for each residents.
  • Proper use of any equipment or appliances prescribed for residents, dress for weather and activity.
  • Respecting the rights of residents including their identity and confidentiality.
  • Complete finding reports and notify nurse of findings in a timely manner.
  • Proper use of each residents wheelchair and other adaptive devices.

Certified Nursing Assistant Aide

Alden Lakeland
12.2024 - 03.2025

-Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including: Bathing, grooming, and oral hygiene.

-Help with mobility (turning, repositioning, transferring from bed to wheelchair).

-Assist nurses with medical procedures (e.g., wound care, catheterization)

-Report changes in patient condition to nurses and document food intake, bowel movements, and behavioral changes

Intern Pharmacist

Maamobi General Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • I performed data entries using Lightwave Health Information management system (LHIMs).
  • Checking prescriptions for accuracy and ensuring medication safety and dispensing appropriately while also addressing various adverse effects.

Project/Research Assistant and Intern Telepharmacist

Priorities on Rights and Sexual Health
05.2018 - 06.2021
  • Undertook interventions in human rights and HIV/STI services for men who have sex with men and gender diverse young persons in Ghana.
  • Tested and held several adherence counseling for young peers in various communities in Accra-Ghana.
  • Collected and entered data on all peers tested and counseled.
  • Made several presentations at review meetings and stakeholders conferences and seminars.

Education

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -

NIRVANA INSTITUTE
06.2024

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY -

FLORENCE ACADAMY
12.2022

BACHELOR OF PHARMACY -

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
10.2021

Skills

  • Effective computing skills
  • Effective policy execution
  • Professional development

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant Aide

Alden Lakeland
12.2024 - 03.2025

Nursing Assistant

Misericordia Home
07.2024 - Current

Intern Pharmacist

Maamobi General Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022

Project/Research Assistant and Intern Telepharmacist

Priorities on Rights and Sexual Health
05.2018 - 06.2021

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY -

FLORENCE ACADAMY

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -

NIRVANA INSTITUTE

BACHELOR OF PHARMACY -

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
FRANKLYN KOKA